Carp fishing tips and hints?
ok what are some pointers u guys think i should know before i go out and go carp fishing? -doughball recipes and other baits -rigs -bite indicators -what not to do and to do -and anymore things i forgot to mention
What are some fishing tips that not many people know?
Here are some standard tips that make sense when you read (hear) them but are not commonly applied.Fish with or (follow) the old fishermen/women because they just have the years of experience and local knowledge of what/how to catch fish. I apply my observation skills in everything they do, from bait, tackle, fishing gear, casting, locations, retrieval, and time of day that they go fishing. If you can stand beside them before fishing in their space and with respect and politeness just start discussing how you are willing to learn more about fishing. Quite often they will open up and share some great insights into catching fish. I have applied this on many occasions and I now call these people my friends. I still have a lot to learn.Fish with no sinker or the smallest sinker possible for the occassion. The smallest hook that still allows the point to be exposed, the smallest line to ensure that you have a chance to catch the fish. Think small, but in saying this, some of the areas and fish I chase require 50lb line to give me about a 50:50 chance of success in catching the fish.Fish have a “trigger” to bite or to feed on your bait/lure. You need to learn what triggers each fish and make certain you are fishing that “trigger” window for the greatest success. Some of the triggers are:Time of day e.g. sunrise or sunsetBait type e.g. crab, pilchards, worms etcPosition in water column e.g. on the bottom, on the top, mid waterType of bait movement e.g. drifting, fast twitching, splashing on surfaceEnjoy the journey of fishing rather than what you actually catch.
What are some key tips when fly fishing?
First off - when you get to the river...find a spot...secure it...and just observe for 10 or so minutes. Soak it all in.. Be VERY observant for the little clues. What kind of bugs did you see on the shore as you walked to the river? See any bugs in the water or along the bank? If so, match size, shape and then color as best you can. Now look at the water....maybe a fish is gently sipping bugs near the shore. Did you see a bubble? Is there any foam nearby? Foam lines? . Eddy? Structure? Do you see a place where a fish would a feel safe from predators and still bag a meal without having to work very hard to do it? Are those overhanging trees providing enough shelter and protection from predation? Just soak it in and be observant. Remember, fish are lazy. They don't want to work hard to get a meal. They want an easy and safe place to eat...they're out for a meal and not trying to work hard or become a meal. If you see one in a riffle...he's really hungry. He's moved into a dangerous place to eat and eat fast. 1. Don't cast over fish to catch fish. In smaller rivers, start close and work across...slowly. 2. FOAM IS HOME. If you see a seam of water or an eddy and it has foam, odds are good some bugs are trapped in it and the fish are dialed in on that fact. 3. Most importantly - remember you're having fun. It's great to be outside and in the river. If you catch fish - great: if not, practice practice practice...but enjoy being out. Even a bad day on the river is better than a good day at work. :-)Have funJD
What are some good tips for fishing beginners?
I read through some of the responses here. Some things I agree with, some I don't. Here's my suggestion based on Freshwater fishing for bass, trout, sunfish, catfish, and the like:Regarding all of this advice about fly fishing... DO NOT take up fly fishing as a beginner UNLESS you have an experienced fly fisherman to teach you this rather complex fishing style. And it's not a skill you learn on one trip as a beginner to the sport of fishing. Attempting this style without guidance or experience is just setting yourself up for failure and disappointment.Stick with light to ultralight spinning or spin-casting gear with 8 to 10 lb. test monofilament or co-polymer line. Assuming you're not going after muskies or stripers, you should be fine with this setup for most North American game fish.Stick with live bait for a while. Transition to artificial lures or even fly fishing after you begin gaining confidence in your abilities, or you can stick with live bait forever if you wish. Live bait is a good way to learn presentation and patience.If you can afford it, hire a guide. A good guide will take you out on a boat and teach you good ways to pursue the game fish they specialize in. The knowledge you will gain from an outing with an experienced angler will be the paving stones on your path to becoming a successful fisherman, to put it poetically.Keep a log. Note what kind of fish you caught, the time of year, the temperature of the water, the weather conditions, the wind direction, the bait and tackle you used, how deep you caught the fish, the clarity of the water, etc. These things will help you remember what worked and what didn't. Fish are creatures of habit, and knowing what was successful on one day can be repeated at another time. Keep your gear and techniques simple, keep a low profile, be quiet and unobtrusive, and stay focused and observant. Understand that you will have days when you're convinced there are no fish in the body of water you fished all day. Those days happen no matter how long you've been fishing. If catching fish is the most important thing, then become a commercial fisherman and forget pursuing it as a pastime. Practice catch and release as much as you can. If you keep fish, keep only the ones you know you will eat and no more. Obey the laws. Don't engage in activities like drinking when you're fishing. Take care of your equipment. Above all, make sure you're having fun and enjoying the satisfaction of spending a day outdoors in nature.
Any tips for bass fishing while its raining?
This is the best time to fish, that and the spawn. You have to understand that the instinct of the bass on the bed is to protect. Use this to your advantage and toss tube lures or imitation crawfish at it. The bedding bass will attack it but spit it out fairly quick so be ready to set the hook. Try to avoid bedding bass with fry (baby fish) on it. Predators like to wait just outside the nest for an opportunity. If you hook it, you leave the fry open to attack . If you are having trouble hooking up, try smaller lures or a suspending plug type bait like rapalas. Toss it on the bed, let it sink a bit and just twitch it. The bass will attack and literally catch itself on the treble hooks. As for the light rain, go top water. Use frogs, lizards, spinnerbaits and popping plugs. Toss it close to the shoreline and retrieve. You are actually imitating nature as the lure comes from the shore line and bass will strike at it with complete prejudice. I normally use lizards rigged texas style without a weight. I toss it on the shore line, retrieving just fast enough to keep it on top. Bass go nuts for this. Another deal to look for is running water. Sometimes you'll see water coming off the shore and pouring into the water. This is a bass magnet, make several casts to this area. Here, you want to cast a little bit up the shoreline, and have the bait flow with the water. You may have to try different techniques like fishing on top or letting the bait sink a bit or go all the way down. Again, no weight. Larger bass like to wait a bit back so find that spot and you will have great success. Also, around trees and shrubs, try to actually hit the tree without getting hung up. Let the lure fall in the water and give it a few quick twitches. Let it sit and do it again. Twitch it in as you retrieve. Bass like to wait under the objects when it rains in hopes of lizards, frogs, mice, baby birds, snakes and so on to fall out of the branches. Lizard and frog imitations are best for these areas but worms work equally as well if you do not have the latter.I hope that helps ya out, good luck with those bass.