Danann Gallagher
Hook, Line, and Seeker
Jim Arnosky
Having the right lure for the right fish is very important for actually catching fish. Jim Arnosky states in Hook, Line and Seeker, "Bass and Pike are primarily sight-feeders triggered into striking by motion of swimming prey. The best way to catch them is with artificial lures that flutter" (Arnosky 24). Matching your lure in accordance to the fish and conditions you are fishing in is a true skill that can be developed over time. If you fish the same pond or lake frequently you will start to build an understanding of how to fish your location. The mark of a true angler is being able to pick the right lure or fly, and right method for whatever conditions you may face. This really plays in when you've been out for a while and you haven't caught anything. Being able to change up what your doing and try new things is one of the best parts of fishing. After trying a few things it might seem like nothing will work but having persistence when fishing is a great virtue and will defiantly help you eventually land a fish.
Knots are another important part of fishing. having the right knot tied can be the difference between losing, or landing a fish. Some basic knots include the clinch knot, which is used for attaching lures, hooks, and flies, and the blood knot which is used for joining two pieces of line. I have personal experience with failed knots and they routinely come when you don't tie proper knots. There are very few feelings worse when fishing then when you relies you lost a fish do to your incorrect knot tying. So at the very least I would recommend learning a few basic fishing knots so you can greatly increase your chances of actually landing a fish.
So do you think the concept of changing up your strategy when something isn't working is a good one, or do you think that sticking with one idea is more practical and functional?
Good post Danann! I have a little fishing experience myself, but you seem to know exactly what you're talking about. Do you like ocean fishing or freshwater fishing more? I get sea sick easily, so I haven't done much ocean fishing recently.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nicholas, well I usually have more success well freshwater fishing in terms of the number of fish I catch, but by far the largest fish I've helped catch was a twenty pound salmon in the sound. Do I would say that overall it depends on the day and whether or not you want to catch a large number of fish, or a large one. But, overall I would say its hard to beat pulling up a massive fish from the ocean/saltwater.
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