subject: River Fishing For The Complete Beginner [print this page] This article will be about pointers on river fishing and how you can be a more successful angler. The valuable information in this article will give you enough details on how and where you should begin if you are just starting out with river fishing.
It always helps to have a mentor in the form of a person whom you know has been fishing for a long time. He will give you a wealth of priceless information that no instructional video or manual will be able to offer. Experience is a key factor to being a successful fishing hobbyist. The salespeople at fishing supplies store might be able to give you a scientific view of the subject but seasoned fishers have so much more to offer in terms of the relevance of certain gadgets or techniques. Nothing beats the specifics that the familiarity on a certain subject has to offer. The words of advice in the next few paragraphs are actually very simple.
Here are some very useful tips that one may find handy for any of those fishing trips:
First, learn to stride as quietly as you can. River fishing may entail a lot of wading in water. Fish are very easily stressed by the slightest sound and sudden movements. The sound of splashing water, breaking rocks or twigs, or rocks colliding with each other will undoubtedly scare the fish away. Sound travels fast and at long distances, therefore the slightest unfamiliar sound will be more than enough to drive the fish away.
The next thing that you have to pay attention to is what time of day fish are at their most active. There are certain environmental factors such as phases of the moon and weather that might affect their wanting to stay at certain depths. These factors have a way of affecting the movement patterns of fish so it is important to understand them. Being at your chosen river at the wrong time can mean the difference of time well spent river fishing or having pack all your stuff and just come back at a better time. It is important to go to your river at different times so you'll have an idea of what time is the best to go on your fishing expeditions. This way you can make the most out of your time and effort. This may sound methodical but it is essential in order to spend your time well. Knowing this beats wasting your time hoping for a good catch.
The third thing on the list is to practice. As with anything, practice makes perfect. Try out a few fishing techniques. When you find one that seems right for you, go ahead and try to master the method. As different techniques require different gear, this habit will help you to determine better what kind of gear and implements to shop for.
Fishing in rivers is an exciting and relaxing actiivity one can enjoy in his free time. The pointers listed above are just some things that will help you get started.
