There are many kinds of fishing equipments in stores, many fishing methods in books, and fishing advice online. To simplify, here are the basics you need to know for your first fishing adventure.

1) Three basic methods for fishing:

* Plunking:  It is the most common method used. Use a suitable amount of weight to be able to take hold of the bait in a position which is against any current. An option in plunking is to use minimal weight for the bait so it can move with the water current.

* Back bouncing: It is done by lifting the bait out the bottom and raising the tip of the rod for one to two feet. Allowing the bait to walk with the current, you should free the back reel or spool. Repeat the steps when the lure settles down on the bottom. Back bouncing is effective in deeper water fishing.

* Drift-fishing:  It is a simple method in which you cast upstream or downstream. This may vary depending on the current’s depth and direction. You should count the proper depth and start reeling.

 

2) Fishing with bait:

* Tackle. To plunk the bait, you should buy lead weights. The weight of the lead would vary depending on the current of the environment.  Anglers commonly use and recommend bank sinkers with a number-two hook.

To avoid sinkers to slide, you would need a swivel to act as a stop. To protect the knot, you could use plastic beads between the swivel and weight. Using two suitable swivels could allow you to rig the sliding sinkers.

* Bait. The commonly used bait for all kinds of fishes is worms. Another popular bait is chicken liver. Remember to buy fresh bait and keep it cold to avoid them from getting soft and not staying on your hooks.

Some of the commonly used baits are cut-baits which include skin from fried chicken, fish entrails, grasshoppers, salmon eggs, shrimps and crayfish tails.

3) How to fish from a boat:  It is important to decide which location you would carry out your fishing. Deeper water needs heavier jig heads compared when fishing onshore.

* Heavyweight fishing keeps your bait near the bottom of the water and the line straight down from your boat; you are able to drift the boat with any current.  A good technique of fishing on boats is trolling slowly with a fishing device called bottom-walker.

Fishing is easy as long as you’re enjoying the trip.  Bring some of your family and friends along and make your first time fishing a memorable one.

Happy Fishing
William Hutchinson

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