A Few Simple Rules to Follow When Fishing

First, thank you for your interest in fishing. This is an article on some fishing basics. Most of these rules are overlooked, but yet are common sense. Below we will list a few of the basic rules for proper fishing.

Rule #1. It is very important when fishing to have patience this is true in most fishing incidences it will take time to learn all the ins and outs about fishing especially if you’re a beginner.

Rule #2. If you’re successfully catching fish you need to make notes on what you are doing. To be successful, things like the type bait, the depth you are fishing at as just a couple of examples.

Rule # 3. The noise factor, make sure you are quiet and don’t throw anything in the water because the vibrations can scare the fish away and drastically reduce your chances of catching fish. This is true for most all types of fishing.

Rule #4. The smell factor, take care to make sure that you do not have any unusual smells on your hands as this can get on your line and on your bait as you are fishing, Fish can smell this and could cause them not to bite.

Rule #5 The weather outside, is important to make sure that your fishing at the right time a day and in the right weather environment this, along with the seasons some fish don’t bite at certain times a day or in certain seasons.

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In conclusion
This was just a few basic fishing rules and guidelines to think about and follow.
It is important to take notes, have patience, be calm and quiet, and watch the smells on your hands, along with taking consideration the weather and the environment outside to be successful at fishing.

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Sound an Important Key when Using Bass Fishing Lures

This is a fishing tips article on experimenting with sound when fishing with lures. This article may be pretty basic for your more advanced fishermen but they may learn something as well.

Remember one important key factor when fishing with lures especially when the water is not clear is using lures that make sound. Some will make a popping sound others will make other sounds with their tails, and some have little plastic pellets or Bee Bees inside them. A couple examples I can think of are spinner baits and the HULA poppers.

The sound the fishing lure makes can be designed to do a couple of different things, one would be to mimic what’s already in the water that they normally feed on, another would be that the fish can hear this popping, blurping, or clicking sound that the lure is making and makes them curious in addition to getting their attention. This is good when the fish cannot actually see the bait that you’re using an example would be in murky water.

In addition, when fishing with lures that make sound even just small changes in the same style of lure can make the difference between catching fish and not catching fish.

Even adjusting your lure to change the sound just a little bit can make all the difference in the world. It has been said that the sound of your lure can be more important than the color of it in many incidences.



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In conclusion
Experiment with sound of your fishing lure.
Some lures make a popping, clicking, or blurping sound.
Making small adjustments to the lure you are using can be all the difference need.
Try changing the sound of your lure when fishing before trying to change color or type.

Good Luck and Good

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Two Techniques for Using Topwater Fishing Lures

A Couple Soft and Hard Topwater Fishing Lure Techniques.

This is a fishing tip article on how to use some basic top water fishing lures. This article may be pretty basic for your more advanced fishermen but they may learn something as well.

We will first explain a technique for using basic rubber or plastic worms, then a couple techniques for using hard topwater baits.




Using rubber or plastic worms
First, using a rubber or plastic worm for topwater, when reeling in the rubber or plastic worms you will want to keep your rod tip down and use a slight jerking or twitching motion but, you also want to keep this twitching motion inconsistent to make it look as natural as you can as you reel in the plastic lure.

Using hard top water baits.
Second, using hard top water baits, an old technique that is commonly used is called walking the dog  in this technique, you simply cast out and as you reel in you simply move the rod and back and forth in an inconsistent  manner. When using this technique you want to make sure that your rod angle is  pointed downward. Another technique for using these types of lure is the stop, pause and reel this makes to the fish curious. Keep it natural, make sure you do not pause too long as you do not want the fish to get a good look at the bait.

These fishing techniques will take a little practice, trial and error but it won’t  be long and you’ll be using them like a pro.

In conclusion,
When using rubber worms as topwater bait keep your rod tip down and use a slight twitching motion as you reel in.
When using hard topwater baits,   try moving your rod and back-and-forth in an inconsistent manner as you reel in. Another technique for using topwater baits is the stop and pause technique.
Remember when using top water baits keep it natural and inconsistent and don’t let the fish have a chance to see your bait.

Good luck and Good Fishing

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How to choose the right color of soft plastic bait.

This is a fishing tip article on how to choose the right color of soft plastic bait. This article may be pretty basic for your more advanced fishermen but they may learn something as well.



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A basic arsenal of soft plastic bait color choices

First, we would have a greenish brown color this would mimic something like a crayfish.
Second, we would have a sparkling color like silver or gold, this would be to mimic something such as a shad.
Third, you would have a bright color, like bright green or blue color that resembles a bluegill.

Those were three basic color choices to start out with. After you have those then you can expand to the different variables to find out what the fish are reacting to as you become more advanced.

It will take a little trial and error to find out what the fish are reacting to at your Lake, River or Pond.
But remember when starting out, keep it basic and simple and just start out with these three basic types of colors of soft plastic baits and expand from there as you become more experienced.

In conclusion,
When starting out with soft plastic baits keep it simple when choosing color.
Use the three basic color types.
One a greenish brown color to resemble a crayfish.
Two a sparkling color like silver or gold to mimic a Shad.
Three a bright color that resembles a bluegill.
After you become proficient and more experienced with those colors and types you would then be able to incrementally expand to the more advanced colors.

Good luck and Good fishing

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How to choose the right color of soft plastic bait.

4 Types of Bass Fishing Lures

First, this article is on 4 different types of bass fishing lures and a few basic ideas on when the best time to use them. We will first outline the different types of bass fishing lures, and then under that we will explain generally, when best time to use them is.

There are a few different types of lures to choose from, in Bass fishing.

The different types of bass fishing lures.

1. The top water type.
2. The crank baits
3. The hard bait type a couple examples are spinner baits and buzz baits.
4. The soft bait type. These are generally made out of plastic or rubber. An example of a plastic lure would be your plastic worm type. The soft bait is normally the most common type of lure used and does have a lot of variations. The plastic lures due to the fact of so many different variations in the times that they can be used makes it the most versatile lure.

When the best time to use these bass fishing lures.

1. The top water is used for fishing at the top of the water generally in the summer or fall time. The top water bait is also good for early morning and late evening.
2. The crank bait type which can be used all year round.
3. The hard type baits can be used generally in the spring, summer, and fall.
4. The soft bait is very versatile bait and generally can be used when fishing on the top or on the bottom and any time of year.

In conclusion.
This was just a few examples of some basic bass fishing lures and a few brief examples of when to use them. There are many other situations that these lures can be used in. In addition, it’s always a good idea to experiment. If one type bait is not working. It’s a good idea to try a different type to find out what interests the fish in the lake that or river that you’re fishing.

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How to Cast a Spinning Reel in Fishing

This article is on using a spinning reel.

First, there are two kinds of spinning reels.

One kind of spinning reel has what is known as a trigger. By pressing the trigger, the real will let the line come out. Then there is the other type of spinning reel that does not have the trigger. In this case, you will grab the line, with your index finger while holding rod and reel. In this technique, you hold the fishing line with your index finger up against the rod. While doing this you will flip the bail over that is on the reel.

(Note: The bail is a horseshoe shaped mechanism located towards the top of the fishing reel.)
When flipping the bail over this allows the fishing line to be, free so that you can cast. This action of flipping the bail over is just a different way of doing the same thing as you would with the trigger, this will take a little bit of practice for beginners that are not use to this type of technique.

The technique for casting a spinning reel without the trigger.

Now the technique for casting, you will hold the fishing line up against the rod with your index finger. Then you will proceed cast the rod by bending your arm at the elbow. You will have a slight break in your wrist and then you will take the rod and bring it back behind you while still holding the line against the rod.

While you’re rod is behind you, you will cast forward as you cast forward you let go of the line with your index finger so the line will go out. This takes a little bit of timing and practice for beginners to get this down.

The technique for casting a spinning reel with the trigger.

The trigger mechanism does the same thing as you are doing manually with your finger although it is a little easier to use the spinning reel with the trigger. However, this is a personal preference. This may be the real of choice for many beginners as it is easier.

When casting this type of reel with the trigger the techniques are the same as far as casting allowing 1 to 2 feet of line at the end of the rod bringing the rod straight behind you with the bent elbow and wrist. Then with the forward motion of your arm and timing, the release of the trigger as you cast so that the line can come out.

Both techniques are similar and will take a little bit of practice for beginners. However, it will not take long and you will be casting like a veteran.

Good Luck and Great Fishing

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