Fishing Tips General

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Fly Fishing For Beginners – Fishing Tips – (Miscellaneous/General)

Fishing Tip (Miscellaneous/General) – Rid Yourself Of Mosquitoes

Want to get rid of those pesky mosquitoes while out on the lake by your fishing trips? Did you know that they hone in on your location because of your heat and perspiration? Not only should you use a good repellent, but you also need to keep cool and avoid perspiring as much as possible. You will notice that you get far less mosquito bites.

Fishing Tip (Miscellaneous/General) – Taking Good Fishing Photos

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It is important to make sure the fishing photos you take of the fish you catch are interesting,
above all else. Here are some pointers to make sure your fly fishing pictures turn out as striking to the eye as possible.
• Use trees, weeds, or rocks in the foreground and midground to lead the viewer’s eye to the fish in the picture
• Use wide-angle lens for close quarters shots in order to take in more information.
• Photograph any people in motion – have them stretching way out to net the fish, etc. Pictures won’t show motion, but you can indicate dramatic movement.
• Photograph the fish jumping by bringing it in. Let it rest for a while by holding it still and not letting it fight. Get your camera ready, and let it put on a show.
• For still pictures, put the fish on a plain background and have fishing gear nearby to indicate size.
• Remember that a Polaroid filter cuts through the surface glare when photographing fish in the water. Very effective in photographing fishing coming into the landing net

Fishing Tip (Miscellaneous/General) – Avoiding Hypothermia

Fishermen are prime candidates for hypothermia. If you take into account the wind chill (especially in the winter months)
– it can be deadly. You must wear several layers of clothing to retain your heat. Wear
a wool cap, mittens/gloves. Also make sure your groin area and the sides of your
chest that you should pad (a lot of heat is lost through these areas). Insulated boots
are also a must.
Plenty of food and hot liquids are also a must. Chocolate is good for quick energy.
If someone has symptoms of hypothermia, make sure to cover him/her up with lots of
blankets. Dizziness, disorientation, drowsiness and slurred and slowed speech
are the first symptoms. Times are so important, and if possible, start a fire to warm him (if not on a boat). Warm food and drink should be given, but no alcohol.

Fishing Tip (Miscellaneous/General) – Avoid Skin Cancer

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Outdoorsmen (particularly fishermen) are at great risk of skin cancer. This one is
obvious, but needs to be mentioned. Use sunscreen every morning, whether you go
out fishing or not. Use a sunscreen that has a 15 strength will give you the best
protection.

Fishing Tip (Miscellaneous/General) – Weather Matters

Be alert to changing weather. When a lowpressure system is coming, birds and bats
will fly low to the ground. Additionally, smoke from your campfire will stay near the ground during the onset of a lowpressure system. When the smoke rises it
is a good indication of nice weather.
Lastly, trees in the cottonwood family will show the undersides of their leaves when
bad weather is coming on.

Fishing Tip (Miscellaneous/General) – Proper Fishing Net

Fishing Equipment

So many big fish are lost during netting that it is necessary to talk about it here.
First, dark netting is best because it doesn’t frighten fish as much.
If another person is doing the netting, make sure to place the fishing net in the water
before bringing the fish alongside the boat.
Try to net the fish headfirst if possible, and it is usually best to wait until the fish is well played out before trying to net it.
Never make wild motions with the fishing net, always make a slow sweep or leave the net
stationary. Usually fish will try to escape and will swim right into the net.

Fishing Net

Fishing Tips (Miscellaneous/General) – Fish Care after your Fishing Trip

For those that don’t know, it is important to place the fish on ice immediately after they are killed. Clean them as soon as possible after you are done fishing and pack in plastic bags on ice.
If you are not going to eat the fish within two days, freeze it by double wrapping in
plastic wrap or bags to prevent freezer burn. Spread fish packages out near the
cooling elements for quick chilling.
Thawing is one of the most important parts of this. Decide at least a day ahead of time if you want to have fish and thaw the package out slowly, in the refrigerator, for
12 to 24 hours. This is so the ice crystals melt slowly. Rapid defrosting at room
temperature makes the meat mushy and tasteless.

Fishing Tips (Miscellaneous/General) – Wobbling Spoon

Cut off the lower hook of a treble to run a wobbling spoon close to the bottom. The
remaining hooks will ride with points up, and it is less apt to hang on the bottom.

Fishing Tips (Miscellaneous/General) – Netting with the Fishing Net

The biggest mistake that working a big fish up to the side of the boat and then
repeatedly jabbing at it with the net. This just spooks the fish and makes it want to
bolt.
Try this: have a net that is large enough to handle the biggest fish you will probably
catch. When one of you is working the fish close to the boat, lower the rim and bag of
the net into the water on the opposite side of the boat and hold it still. Now your
partner can lead his fish around the bow and guide it headfirst into the open bag.
When the front half of the fish is through the rim of the fishing net, move the net toward the
tail and life out.

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Fishing Tips (Miscellaneous/General) – Making Carp Fishing Bait

Fishing Carp

Carp isn’t a favorite among most (at least for eating), but those that do are an avid
group.
Here is a recipe for making carp fishing bait that is sure to hook more than 1.
2 cups cornmeal
3 toss. Sugar
½ tsp. salt
1 pkg. strawberry gelatin
2 cups water
1 tbsp. Vanilla

Mix together the dry ingredients, and then add the water and vanilla. Stir well, until
the gelatin is dissolved. Cook over a low to medium flame, stirring constantly, until the mixture is quite stiff. Form into balls.
Then all you have to do is press a ball of carp fishing bait onto a hook and go fishing.

Fishing Tips (General/Miscellaneous) – How Old Is Your Trophy?

You can find out if your fish is an old one by checking out the following things:
1. Eyes sunk in more than usual
2. Cheek regions concaved due to muscle atrophy
3. Discolored areas infected by fungus
4. Leathery tight skin due to lack of fatty tissue
5. Large head in comparison with the body
6. Decrease in stomach size and girth No fresh scars on lower caudal fin, indicating that it h hasn’t been fanning a nest during spawning.

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