| Freshwater fishing is unlike your average sport. | | | | Location, location, location, may be one of the most |
| Fishing involves a great deal of planning and patience. | | | | important factors when it comes to fishing. A lake, |
| Choosing the right rod and reel and tackle can make | | | | pond, or river with objects sticking out of the |
| all the difference when fishing. Along with choosing | | | | ground, docks, or vegetation is prime for fishing. |
| your location, time of day and targeting your catch | | | | These areas tend to be where fish hide to ambush |
| can also be the difference maker. Hands down the | | | | their meals. These are also the areas that are most |
| biggest factor when it comes to fishing is patience. If | | | | heavily fished so finding new areas is important too. |
| you have enough patience and time, you will | | | | The location in which you choose to fish is different |
| eventually catch a fish when using the right | | | | from any other. Sometimes the fish are grouped |
| equipment and tackle. | | | | together in certain areas and sometimes they are |
| The first step in fishing is choosing your rod and reel. | | | | spread out. It all depends on where you go. |
| There are different brands out there and it is all | | | | The time of day in which you choose to go fishing is |
| about preference. But choosing your rod to fit | | | | one of the most underlying factors when it comes to |
| freshwater is very important. Rods come in a variety | | | | fishing. Most people believe fishing early in the |
| of actions, which is how much flex the rod has. | | | | morning and at dusk are the best times, although this |
| There is extra light, light, medium, medium-fast, and | | | | is true, the moon plays a big role as well. Since the |
| fast. Usually the action has to do with the height of | | | | moons position changes every night, this changes |
| the rod. The height of the rod usually caters to the | | | | fish's appetites as well. Many people follow a lunar |
| size of fish you are looking to catch. A shorter rod is | | | | calendar, which shows the moons position and the |
| better for catching fish anywhere from two to ten | | | | best days and times to fish at. For example, during a |
| pounds, while taller rods are good for anything more | | | | full moon fish are more likely to feed than on a day |
| than twelve pounds. Another important factor is the | | | | where there is a half moon. |
| reel selection. There are three types of reels for | | | | Target the fish you want to catch. Targeting fish can |
| freshwater fishing: baitcaster, spinning, and spincaster. | | | | make a big difference in the amount of fish you |
| Rods are specialized to the type of reel you choose | | | | catch. By knowing what baits to use, where to fish, |
| to use. The most popular reel out there is a spinning | | | | and different reeling techniques to use can help you |
| reel, which is easily spooled and used. | | | | catch the fish you are looking for. For example, if |
| Picking your bait can make all the difference when | | | | you were to use grubs, worms, or plastic frogs to |
| catching fish. Bait selection is different for the species | | | | catch bass, you have a good chance to do so. If you |
| of fish you are targeting. Not every fish enjoys | | | | were to use grubs, worms, or plastic frogs to catch |
| worms or grubs, but other baits that resemble fish, | | | | a sunfish, you will not have the best of luck. By |
| frogs, or turtles. For example, bass like to eat | | | | targeting fish too, it will save you time and |
| nightcrawlers, minnows, crawfish, and frogs. Any bait | | | | frustration. |
| resembling these will increase your chances in | | | | Finally, the most important part of fishing is to be |
| catching a bass. In essence, there are two types of | | | | patient. If you are patient and keep casting your line |
| bait, hard and soft. They are exactly what they | | | | you will eventually get a bite. Fish do not always go |
| sound like too. Hard bait is usually made from plastic | | | | after your bait on the first cast. They wait for the |
| and carved in the shape of a small fish. The soft | | | | bait to be in a different spot whether it is in front, |
| baits tend to be in the shape of worms, frogs, grubs, | | | | behind, or on the side. You may go a few minutes |
| crawfish, or different creatures. | | | | without a fish to a few hours without one, but the |
| The line you choose to fish with is important too. | | | | point is not to give up. |
| There are several different types of fishing line which | | | | Fishing can be one of the most frustrating and |
| are monofilament, braided, and fluorocarbon. Braided | | | | difficult activities to master, but the reward is always |
| line is the strongest line available. The line is literally | | | | great. It involves a great deal of patience and |
| braided which makes it so strong and almost | | | | planning that can make all the difference. Choosing |
| impossible to snap. Monofilament line is the most | | | | your rod and reel, tackle, and location can determine |
| popular. It comes in a variety of strengths, known as | | | | whether or not you catch fish. The most important |
| tests, and colors. Fluorocarbon line is another popular | | | | aspect of fish is patience. If you have enough |
| choice. Its sensitivity, colors, and array of tests make | | | | patience and time, you will eventually catch a fish |
| it a good pick for many angles. | | | | when using the right equipment and tackle. |