Fishing Tips and Tricks

"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime." - Chinese Proverb

Fishing is difficult if you do not know the techniques that should be used. Fish are not caught just by holding the fishing rod with a bunch of worms attached to its end. Actually anyone of us can catch a fish, but the real enjoyment is catching a fish every time you go fishing. There are a number of factors that rule fishing. These can include the location, bait used, type of fish, etc. Let us take a look at few fishing tips and tricks for some common species of fish.

Catfish Fishing
Catfish live in muddy and murky lakes and are fond of live baits. Minnows and worms make some of the best baits that can be used for catfish. Minnows are usually found in the same lake where catfish are found. The bait used also depends on the size of the catfish you want to catch. Tiny shrimp that are soaked overnight in oyster oil can be used for small catfish. Ensure that you change the bait after every ten minutes because catfish likes fresh bait. The best time to catch catfish is dusk, since in the day time they are live deep inside the lake. Spring and fall are best seasons for fishing catfish, while in summer and winter, fishing catfish is almost impossible.

Carp Fishing
Carp fishing can be quite exciting as they can suck in and blow out the bait within fraction of second. Make sure you have gathered the information about the geographical features of the lake or river where you are going to catch carp. Before starting carp fishing, first take a look and try to locate the carp fish. During summer and winter you can use boilies as baits. A large variety of baits can be used for catching carp. Add lot of salt and spices to the baits, because carps love that taste. Carp fishing usually takes a lot of time and you need lots of patience.

Walleye Fishing
Walleye fishing is challenging even for the experts. These fish can eat the bait without getting stuck into the hook. Walleyes usually stay underwater and they feed when its cloudy. Fishing walleye is exciting because you can use a number of tips and tricks to catch walleye. Crankbaits are favorite bait used for walleyes. Trolling and bouncing the bait can bring success while fishing walleye.

Pike Fishing
Though there are number of ways to catch pikes, the best way is to keep the method simple. Pikes are found in almost all freshwater bodies. Daytime is the best time for pike fishing. It has been observed that pikes like to play with the bait used. They are voracious eaters and hence, you will need a lot of bait while fishing pike. Use minnows as bait for catching pikes.

General Fishing Tips

• Choose the best location for fishing. Using a boat for transportation to a spot can be beneficial.
• Before fishing, try to locate the areas where fish are present.
• Try to understand the behavior of the fish during different seasons.
• Different fish like different baits, make yourself aware of these specific baits.
• Early morning and mid evening are some of the best times to go for fishing.

Fishing in saltwater can vary from fishing in freshwater as the fish living in these water bodies are also different.

These were just a brief information on fishing tips and tricks of different types of fish. Experience helps a lot in learning fishing and gradually, with practice you can become an expert. I hope the information provided helped you to know some basic tips and tricks for fishing. Happy fishing!