| Angling is probably one of the most popular forms of | | | | the depth of the lure in the water, must be paid close |
| recreation in the world. People fish from shore and | | | | attention to by the angler. These actions, along with the |
| from boats, for almost every type of game fish. | | | | spinning of the lure, are necessary in order to mimic |
| Fishing equipment, called tackle, is simple. The basic | | | | the movements of common game fish prey. A fish |
| tools are a rod, a reel, fishing line, and hooks and lures. | | | | that bites the lure will hook itself, and then all the |
| Because tackle is inexpensive and finding a place to | | | | fisherman needs to do is to reel it in. When the fish is |
| fish is easy, almost anyone can fish. The sport | | | | close enough, a net or gaff is used to land it. Lighter |
| provides a source of fresh food, and anglers also | | | | fishing rods are used for smaller fish, and bigger rods |
| enjoy the time spent outdoors. | | | | are reserved for larger ones. |
| Fishing, or angling, may be done in fresh water or salt | | | | Fly fishing is generally considered the most difficult |
| water. When you fish in streams, lakes, rivers, and | | | | method. A typical fly fishing rod weighs less than the |
| ponds, then you're going freshwater fishing. You can | | | | rods used for spin and bait fishing, and longer, too. This |
| catch trout, bass, and several other species this way. | | | | type of fishing uses feathered lures particularly |
| On the other hand, saltwater fishing occurs in tidal | | | | designed to be similar to the appearance of insects or |
| rivers, oceans, and estuaries. Game fish found in these | | | | small fish. When casting, the fisherman whisks the rod |
| waters tend to be larger than average freshwater fish. | | | | forward then back with only the forearm. A smooth |
| They include tuna, flounder, kingfish, sailfish, and | | | | and sharp snap of the wrist sends the line into a |
| mackerel. | | | | specific spot in the water. The fly will the either float or |
| You've probably heard about spin fishing, bait fishing, | | | | sink, depending on its type. The part about fly fishing |
| and fly fishing. These are the most common types of | | | | that makes it so difficult is the smooth, precise |
| angling used both in salt water and fresh water fishing. | | | | movement necessary to introduce the fly into the |
| But what exactly are the differences between these | | | | water as naturally as possible. |
| three? | | | | The best seasons for fishing are considered to be |
| Bait fishing means using live or dead bait to catch fish. | | | | spring and fall, since these are when the fish are most |
| The bait is placed on a hook and then cast into the | | | | active. Fish can still be caught during summer and |
| water, where the bait sinks. The fisherman may then | | | | winter, although the fish are generally a bit more |
| let the bait sink to the bottom of the water, jig the bait | | | | sluggish and less inclined to chase lures or bait. Water |
| up and down to attract fishes by the movement, or | | | | temperatures also play an important part in deciding |
| reel the bait in to attract fish swimming near the | | | | the best time to fish, since different temperatures are |
| surface of the water. | | | | preferred by different types of fish. If their natural prey |
| Plastic or metal lures are used to attract fish in spin | | | | is around, you can also expect game fish to be more |
| fishing. These lures spin as the fisherman reels in the | | | | active. |
| line. The speed by which the line is reeled in, as well as | | | | |