There are, no doubt as many opinions on how to fish as there are fishermen on the planet.
This makes for lively discussions around the water cooler during the week but is of little use when one is actually on the stream, river, reservoir or lake trying to outfox the wily trout.
In an effort to simplify matters I find it easier and more fun to break the art of trout fishing methods up into smaller categories that will help not only the beginner but help the more advanced to achieve better results.
I do not attempt to help the expert as they are beyond help.
Ranking different methods of fishing is open to discussion.
Without categorically stating my rankings are best I would put them as follows from easiest to most difficult: bait fishing, lure fishing, trolling and fly fishing.
Bait fishing requires only the ability to sit or stand on the bank, put bait on a hook and cast it out, presumably to where the fish are.
It does not hurt to be reasonably coordinated so as to avoid stepping on reclining poles, dangling lines, bait, or snacks.
The ability to get out of a lounge chair cannot be overstated.
Lure fishing demands the ability to cast and retrieve at a rate sufficient to keep the lure out of trouble areas.
As the fisherman needs to be on his feet for extended periods of time while casting; good shoes and healthy feet are an invaluable asset.
The ability to use colorful language on the occasions when a snag develops is also helpful.
As a matter of fact all of these methods will require knowledge of the above mentioned colorful language sooner or later.
Trolling is sitting in a boat with line extended behind waiting for a fish to attack.
I do not list it as the easiest only because a boat or a float tube is required.
Fly fishing is, without a doubt the most difficult in terms of equipment and learning to use said equipment.
The patience of Job is not mandatory but it must be said without it one does not stand a reasonable chance to succeeding.
Of course any one attempting to give advice on fishing should be smart enough to also give a disclaimer stating they are only saying what has worked to them and their advice in no wise constitutes a guarantee of anything but, frustration, sunburns, lengthy periods of inactivity and loads of fun.
Yes fun! Nothing is more fun than seeing the tip of a rod bend sharply as an unsuspecting trout takes hold of bait, lure or fly.
The heart will pound in the chest; nerves will be strained waiting for it to happen again so the hook can be set; eyes will be more focused than at any other time in one's life; the entire body will be focused on the instant when another bite comes and lastly, the pride one will feel when one of their proteges catch their very first fish make this the number one outdoor activity In the world..
This makes for lively discussions around the water cooler during the week but is of little use when one is actually on the stream, river, reservoir or lake trying to outfox the wily trout.
In an effort to simplify matters I find it easier and more fun to break the art of trout fishing methods up into smaller categories that will help not only the beginner but help the more advanced to achieve better results.
I do not attempt to help the expert as they are beyond help.
Ranking different methods of fishing is open to discussion.
Without categorically stating my rankings are best I would put them as follows from easiest to most difficult: bait fishing, lure fishing, trolling and fly fishing.
Bait fishing requires only the ability to sit or stand on the bank, put bait on a hook and cast it out, presumably to where the fish are.
It does not hurt to be reasonably coordinated so as to avoid stepping on reclining poles, dangling lines, bait, or snacks.
The ability to get out of a lounge chair cannot be overstated.
Lure fishing demands the ability to cast and retrieve at a rate sufficient to keep the lure out of trouble areas.
As the fisherman needs to be on his feet for extended periods of time while casting; good shoes and healthy feet are an invaluable asset.
The ability to use colorful language on the occasions when a snag develops is also helpful.
As a matter of fact all of these methods will require knowledge of the above mentioned colorful language sooner or later.
Trolling is sitting in a boat with line extended behind waiting for a fish to attack.
I do not list it as the easiest only because a boat or a float tube is required.
Fly fishing is, without a doubt the most difficult in terms of equipment and learning to use said equipment.
The patience of Job is not mandatory but it must be said without it one does not stand a reasonable chance to succeeding.
Of course any one attempting to give advice on fishing should be smart enough to also give a disclaimer stating they are only saying what has worked to them and their advice in no wise constitutes a guarantee of anything but, frustration, sunburns, lengthy periods of inactivity and loads of fun.
Yes fun! Nothing is more fun than seeing the tip of a rod bend sharply as an unsuspecting trout takes hold of bait, lure or fly.
The heart will pound in the chest; nerves will be strained waiting for it to happen again so the hook can be set; eyes will be more focused than at any other time in one's life; the entire body will be focused on the instant when another bite comes and lastly, the pride one will feel when one of their proteges catch their very first fish make this the number one outdoor activity In the world..
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