How to Fish
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- Fishing Techniques » more
- The cool thing about fishing is that there are hundreds of species of fish to catch.
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What's even cooler is that there are multiple ways to catch a particular kind of fish.
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- Where to Find Fish » more
- You have to find fish to catch fish. And that’s what this section is all about.
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Wherever there’s water with plenty of food, oxygen, places to hide and places to mate, you’ll find fish. And you don’t have to travel far or spend a lot of money to find a body of water with fish you can catch.
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- When to Fish » more
- There really are better times to fish. And they’re affected by sunlight, warming trends, water depth, storm and weather patterns, wind and tidal flows, topography, geography and season differences.
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The best times for fishing can also be affected by the type of weather during a particular day and in a particular location. Weather can affect specific locations and bodies of water within a particular geography. So when to fish and where to fish are always interrelated, and are always influenced by changing weather conditions.
You’ll soon learn that when it’s a bad day for fishing in one location, it could be a good day in another; and the locations may not be far apart.
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- Setting the Hook » more
- Some fish will nibble on your bait or lure, causing your line to tick or wiggle. And some fish will try to swallow the entire bait, hook and rig all at once with one big hit.
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Different fish strike differently. And the same fish will go after your bait differently depending on the time of day or time of year.
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- Playing the Fish » more
- When a fish feels the hook, it struggles to get free. This might involve jumping, making a long run, swimming back against the line or swimming around obstacles.
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Here you will find pointers on how to keep your cool and work with the fish’s movements to bring them in.
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- Landing the Fish » more
- Netting, gaffing, landing, beaching and unhooking; there are a number of ways to bring in that fish.
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Whether you are keeping or releasing your fish, there are several things you should know about these various methods.
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- Preparing Your Catch » more
- Everything you need to get started on cleaning, storing and eating your fish.
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Removing scale, skinning, filleting, steaking, icing, freezing, preserving and cooking; it all here.
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- Eating Your Fish » more
- Enjoy the fruits of your labor. Or more accurately, the fish of your labor.
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Here you will find basic info on fish preparation, and an ever growing body of fish recipes.
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- Lures, Rigs & Tackle » more
- If your bait isn’t natural, it’s a lure, and lures have some really great names: poppers, spinners, jigs, blades, plugs and spoons.
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There’s also a whole separate category for fly-fishing lures, but most of them are just called flies.
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Even a simple still fishing rig can take up to eight knots to tie together your hook, leaders, swivels, sinker, bobber and line.
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- Fishing & Conservation » more
- Learn more about how you can help protect the places we all love to fish.
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Here is where you can find out about how fish populations and habitats are managed, about the connection between fishing and water quality, and the importance of fishing laws.
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- Fishing With Your Family » more
- A day on the water is a great way learn new skills, have fun and connect with the people who matter most.
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Whichever applies, fishing is a great way to spend time outdoors, learn new skills and have some fun. Or at least 72 million Americans think so. This section contains information, tips and resources for how to get your whole family involved in fishing.
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- Boat Like a Pro » more
- Operating your boat responsibly can keep everyone safe on the lake. Learn more about safe boat handling, anchoring and gas saving tips.
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As for the second, we have gathered tips on boat handling, anchoring, gas saving, and how to operate your boat responsibly.
