Fishing Techniques
Catching fish depends on many factors – where and when you're fishing,
the time of day, the season and weather, your experience level and your
equipment. While anyone can wet a line and eventually get a bite,
learning some basics about fishing technique will greatly increase your
chances. You can have the best fishing rod and reel in your hands, but
unless you know how to rig your tackle, how to cast, and work your lure
or bait in the specific waters your fishing, at the end of the day,
you'll just have a nice rod and reel in your hands.
To learn more about the specific techniques listed below, just follow the links.
- Saltwater. Learn more about the various kinds of saltwater fishing and techniques.
- Bait Casting. An acquired skill that takes some practice to master.
- Spin Casting. An ideal method for beginners.
- Fly Fishing. A world of fishing – some might say a way of life – unto itself.
- Still Fishing. A versatile way to fish that rewards the patient angler.
- Drift Fishing. Experience a variety of habitats from your boat.
- Live Lining. Know how to play the currents for a successful day of fishing.
- Chumming. Here's an idea: get the fish to come to you.
- Bottom Bouncing. For a great fishing experience, start at the bottom.
- Using a Trolling Motor. Play your cards right and the fish will follow you anywhere.
- Jigging. How good are you at recreating the action of what fish feed on?
- Jig and Worm. Master these techniques for even more fishing fun.
- Ice Fishing. Go hard-core or cozy. Either way, it's a great challenge.
