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Some very important fishing techniques that every fishing enthusiast must know!
12 Fresh Water Fishing Techniques
1. Bait Casting
It is a fishing style that totally depends upon the weight of the lure to reach the target. It is done using a rod with a revolving fishing reel on the top. It is beneficial when you have to reach large distance areas. And, since it is a technique that demands expertise, you will have to practice it for some time to become the real fishing expert. All that you need to become a professional in bait casting is a highly flexible rob, test line of about 15 pound and multitudes of lures.
2. Trolling
In this fishing technique, a small electric boat is moved through the water quietly without letting the fish know about it. Lure can be towed to the boat while trolling if you want. If you do so remember, the depth of the lure will be determined by the speed of your boat and the species of fish you are looking for. Make use of spinning reel to the trolling purpose.
3. Spin Casting
It is easier than the bait casting technique therefore, it is considered as the best for beginners. All you need is a rod of 7 feet, 10 pounds spinning reel for lures of about ¾ ounce. You can easily cast both, heavy and light lures using the spin casting without breaking the line.
4. Still Fishing
Still fishing can be done from anywhere and this is another versatile way to fish. The fish can be made motionless anywhere, whether in the bottom of the water body or just on the surface using hooks. However, you will have to be very patient as this type of fishing demands this. You can still the fish only if it bites.
5. Drift Fishing
This type of fishing is suitable if you wish to fish over different habitats on boat, which drifts in the direction of the wind. Drift fishing is done best with natural lures; however artificial ones actually produce excellent results. Drift fishing can be done anywhere in rivers, ponds, streams, etc.
6. Live Lining
This type of fishing is done when the boat is moving with the flowing water. While live fishing, do not keep the bait in the bottom. Instead, keep it just above it so that fish may hold it with ease. The hook and the bait will depend on the species of fish you are looking for.
7. Bottom Bouncing
This is done from a trolling boat where the bait is attached to the boat and is dragged along the base making the artificial bait to bounce and attract the fish. After few bounces, drop an anchor and employ other techniques to attract the species.
8. Chumming
This is the best way if you want the fish to get interested. Feed them with sweet corns, minnows, cereals, and everything that they like to eat. But make sure not to over stuff them as over stuffing may not attract them time and again to your bait.
9. Surface Poppers
Surface poppers are something to which the fish attacks first. It remains on the top of the water surface, and keeps popping out of the surface like a prey, thereby increasing your chances of catching a fish. While using the surface poppers remember one thing; do not hook the fish when it is on the top. Let it reach to the bottom and then hook it up firmly.
10. Jig and Worm
All that you need to do in this technique is; attach a worm to the jig. Once done, keep it jigging and sweeping through the target area to attract the fish. After sometime, drop it to the bottom and repeat the same after few minutes. It is slow but effective in catching the fish.
11. Jigging
This is a technique that may or may not attract the fish. It is done using a hook, which is dropped to the bottom and lifted up repeatedly unless and until the fish gets hooked up. Different sizes and styles of jigs are available so you can choose according to the type of fish you are fishing for.
12. Usage of Spoons
- Casting spoons: The best way to do is to throw it and reel it back. If you do not find any response, alter the direction and speed for the spoon. This improves fishing a lot.
- Topwater spoons: It is ideal for fishes that love to hide in deep water. Just cast it, and reel it back speedily so that the lures stay on the surface.
- Trolling spoons: These are light and thinner than the casting spoons. So, they can be easily trolled with the motor for species like salmon, walleye, and trout.
