FISHING TECHNIQUES

Learn different fishing techniques, which is static fishing, drift fishing, live line fishing, bait fishing, trolling, fishing tips and more florida keys fishing.

Once you cast your bait or lure into the water, you're going to need to entice the fish to take the bait. There are many fishing techniques you can use to get a fish to take the bait. It is important to try to choose the fishing technique that most closely resembles the feeding pattern of the fish you want to catch. Ideally, you should “imitate” something that a fish would eat.

TYPES OF FISHING TECHNIQUES

Learn about the most common techniques that fishermen use to catch more fish.

 

STATIC FISHING OR LIVE LINING

Static fishing is a very popular method for new anglers. For static fishing, use the basic buoy rig and drop your live bait from a boat or dock, straight into the water, allowing it to swim freely at the end of your line. Keep the bait as static as possible, only moving it to check it periodically. The buoy or cork will keep the bait at a predetermined depth and will alert you if a fish takes the bait, disappearing into the water.

 

FISHING ON THE BOTTOM OR BOTTOM FISHING

In certain instances, fish can be found on the bottom, so the best way to catch them is to put your bait on the bottom as well. This fishing technique works very well if you are surf fishing or in a lake or river with a certain current. You're going to need a weight or something that sinks your line, rigged to your hook to put your bait on the bottom and keep it there (try using a 3-hook rig). Once you drop your lure or bait, let the bait rest and float on its own until a fish takes the bait. Check your bait periodically to make sure it is still attached to the hook.

 

FISHING BY ATTRACTION OR JIGGING

Lure fishing is one of the best techniques to teach someone how to fish. It is also one of the more active methods, requiring you to quickly lift or pull the rod tip to move the lure vertically in the water column. You can jig up and down as the current moves your hook, or you can cast your lure and jig it back horizontally while reeling. The movement or jigging of a bait or lure gives the impression of an injured fish, which another fish such as game fish would like to bite. For the jig move, drop your bait (on a slip sinking rig) and let it sink to the bottom. Then every 2 seconds pull it straight up and let the bait sink again. Repeat this movement until a fish takes the bait.

 

THROW AND RECOVER

If you choose to use an artificial lure, try casting and retrieving. This fishing technique can cover a large portion of water quickly since the movement is primarily horizontal. The speed at which you adjust the reel to retrieve the hook, the angle at which you hold the rod, and the design of the lure all influence the depth of your hook. Cast the lure toward your target, remembering that fish like structure and cover, and allow the lure to reach the depth you desire. Retrieve the lure with the use of the reel, using your line to pull the lure imitating the movement of a swimming fish. You can vary the retrieve speed to determine how fast you attract to hook a fish.