| For anyone that's new to fishing in rivers and | | | | referring to 'fishing gear' and river & stream |
| streams it's important to understand the basics. In | | | | fishing. |
| this article I will use my 20 plus years of river fishing | | | | Another of the basics of fishing in rivers and streams |
| experience to outline some of the basics of fishing in | | | | is to use line that's as light as possible. In other words |
| the flowing waters of both rivers and streams. | | | | you also want to match your line to the species of |
| Fishing in rivers and streams while wading is my | | | | fish you intend to catch as well. For example when |
| preferred method of fishing and I wish I would have | | | | fishing for trout and smallmouth 4-6 pound line is |
| been told these basics of fishing when I was just | | | | perfect. When fishing for steelhead, 8-12 pound line is |
| starting out. Knowing this information would have | | | | probably in order (if not heavier). Match your fishing |
| saved a ton of time in trail and error. | | | | line to the species of fish and size of fish you intend |
| The first thing to keep in mind in rivers & | | | | to catch as well. The bottom line is that many river |
| streams is that wading will be necessary. This means | | | | and stream fishermen use fishing line that's entirely |
| that a pair of waders will more than likely have to be | | | | too heavy, and this mistakes costs them bites. |
| used. Are waders a must? No, waders aren't | | | | The next of the basics of fishing is to always make |
| completely necessary, especially in warm weather, | | | | sure that you are on the water at the most |
| but waders do make you much more comfortable. | | | | opportune times. Being on the water when the fish |
| One of the basics of fishing in rivers & streams | | | | are the most active will make you a much more |
| is to wear a decent pair of waders. | | | | successful angler. As a matter of fact this rule goes |
| The next thing to keep in mind is the species of fish | | | | for all fishing, not just river & stream fishing. |
| you are trying to catch and match your gear to the | | | | Being on the water at the most opportune times can |
| size and species of fish. If you are fishing for trout or | | | | be accomplished by simply learning the simple ways |
| smallmouth bass, ultra light gear is a great idea. If you | | | | the weather and moon influence fish behavior. |
| are trying to catch steelhead or salmon medium to | | | | These simple basics will help you become a much |
| medium heavy action gear should be employed. By | | | | better river & stream angler. Add these simple |
| 'fishing gear' I'm obviously referring to your rod and | | | | tips to your arsenal sooner, rather than later. They |
| reel, but your line should also be included when | | | | will save you a ton of valuable time. |