| Fishing is probably one of the most popular forms of | | | | catch fish. These lures spin as the fisherman reels in |
| recreation in the world. You can find people of all ages | | | | the line. Fishermen using this technique always pay |
| and gender, from all walks of life, enjoying the sport | | | | close attention to the speed by which they reel in the |
| from shore and from boats. The equipment used in | | | | lure, as well as the depth, or how deep is the lure in the |
| fishing, or tackle as it is called by fishermen, is relatively | | | | water. These actions, along with the spinning of the |
| uncomplicated. All you really need to start fishing is a | | | | lure, are necessary to imitate the movements of |
| rod, a reel, fishing line, hooks and lures. The cheap | | | | common game fish prey. When a fish bites the moving |
| equipment and abundance of fishing spots all over the | | | | lure, it usually hooks itself, and then all the fisherman |
| world make it easy for anyone to fish. For others, it | | | | needs to do is to reel it in and land it with either a net |
| can be another source of food; for many, its a chance | | | | or a gaff. Lighter fishing rods are used for smaller fish, |
| to go out into the outdoors and spend time alone or | | | | and bigger rods are reserved for larger ones. |
| with like-minded friends. | | | | Fly fishing is generally considered the most difficult |
| Fishing, or angling, can be enjoyed either in fresh water | | | | method. A typical fly fishing rod weighs less than the |
| or salt water. When you fish in streams, lakes, rivers, | | | | rods used for spin and bait fishing, and longer, too. This |
| and ponds, then youre going freshwater fishing. You | | | | type of fishing uses feathered lures particularly created |
| can catch trout, bass, and several other species this | | | | to resemble the appearance of insects or small fish. In |
| way. On the other hand, saltwater fishing takes place | | | | casting, the fisherman whisks the rod forward then |
| in oceans, estuaries, and tidal rivers. The fish you can | | | | back with only the forearm. The line is then cast into a |
| catch here are typically bigger than the usual ones you | | | | specific spot in the water with a sharp and smooth |
| can catch while freshwater fishing. These include tuna, | | | | flick of the wrist. Depending on the type of fly, it can |
| snappers, marlin, sailfish, and tarpon. | | | | then float or sink in the water. What makes fly fishing |
| Youve probably heard about spin fishing, bait fishing, | | | | so difficult is the smooth, precise movement |
| and fly fishing. These are the most common types of | | | | necessary to introduce the fly into the water as |
| angling used both in salt water and fresh water fishing. | | | | naturally as possible. |
| But what exactly are the differences between these | | | | The spring and autumn seasons are generally |
| three? | | | | considered the best for game fishing, since these are |
| Bait fishing means using live or dead bait to catch fish, | | | | when the fish are most active. Fish can still be caught |
| plain and simple. When a fisherman goes bait fishing, | | | | during summer and winter, although the fish are usually |
| the bait is placed on a hook and then cast into the | | | | a bit more sluggish and less inclined to chase lures or |
| water, where the bait sinks. Now, depending on the | | | | bait. Water temperatures also play an important part in |
| type of fish, the fisherman may then let the bait sink to | | | | deciding the best time to fish, since different types of |
| the bottom of the water, jig the bait up and down to | | | | fish are active at different temperatures. If their natural |
| attract fishes by the movement, or reel the bait in to | | | | prey is around, you can also expect game fish to be |
| attract fish swimming near the surface of the water. | | | | more active. |
| Spin fishing uses metal or plastic lures to entice and | | | | |