How do you put a hook and weight on a fishing pole?
Tie a hook on the end of your fishing line with one of your fishing knots Pinch one or two small split shot sinkers to your main line about 6-12 inches from the hook to add a bit of weight to your line (this will keep your bait suspended vertically) If there is current, you can add one or two more split shots
What goes first the hook or the weight?
Step 2: Attach 1 or 2 sinkers, 6 to 12 inches above the hook This weight will keep your bait or lure down in the water and will help swing it away from shore
How far should a bobber be from the hook?
For the bobber, a smaller one is more sensitive and offers less resistance to the fish so it can eat your bait easily Finally, a short distance between the bobber and the hook (1 to 2 feet, normally) gets your worm in front of many fish yet keeps your hook from snagging the bottom
What should you not do while fishing?
Here are seven things to avoid No planning Stuck in a rut You run and gun You bang the lids and jump down in the bottom of the boat You didn’t wash your hands after you You don’t get a quick follow up cast after you catch a fish You stay in a spot too long when you are not getting bites
How do I attract fish to my area?
Top Ways to Attract Fish to Your Dock and Lakeshore Use Fish Lights around your lake dock and shoreline area to attract fish Using aeration in your lake or pond to create a healthy environment for your fish Create a home for your fish using an old tree placed in your lake
How do you know when to reel in a fish?
Relax and let the drag and rod do the work Just keep the fishing rod up at about a 45-degree angle to the water, aim it straight towards the fish, and be ready to reel when the drag stops moving and buzzing When the fish slows down and stops taking line off your reel, it’s time to go to work
What fish should I start fishing?
If you’ve never caught a fish before, this is a good place to start Sunfish Bluegills are easy to catch and can be found almost anywhere Catfish Channel catfish are the most common kind of catfish Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass Smallmouth bass put up a good fight and are fun to catch Trout Walleye Crappie
Do I need a weight on my fishing line?
Not always, but they are generally required for bait fishing Although a heavier sinker can aid in casting distance, for the majority of fishing applications, you will want to choose a lighter sinker than a heavier sinker That sinker on your fishing line is much more important than you realize
Do you use a sinker with a lure?
Yes You can use weights with lures, but you need to keep in mind how much weight you should add and if it matches your fishing style Weights enhance your lure’s anchoring ability You can cast your line to greater distances with sinkers
How far should hook be from swivel?
Typically, anglers will use a two to four-foot section of line between the barrel swivel and the lure This ensures the lure is far enough away from the swivel and its natural action is not impeded
Does the sinker go below the hook?
Does the sinker go above or below the hook? Yes, with other types of fishing that use different rigs, sinkers can be placed below the hook, but their purpose is usually to get the correct bait presentation, not to sink your fishing line
Where do you put a swivel on a fishing line?
The ideal place to have a swivel (if you’re going to use one) is at the top of the leader… away from your lure/hook This allows for the swivel to be on the line to absorb line twists from the bait without being an unsightly bulk right next to the bait that can cause more fish to get spooked
What size weight should I use for fishing?
In general, you should use a lighter weight sinker in shallower water, and deeper water requires heavier weight For shallow water, a ⅛-ounce weight works well to create a slow-falling lure action In deeper water that is up to 20 feet, it’s best to use between ¼ to ⅜-ounce sinker weights
Can you fish without a bobber?
Believe it or not, bobbers can prevent a direct line between your hook and your rod tip If you fishing without a bobber, your line will go straight to your hook giving you excellent hook-setting power
Do you need a sinker with a bobber?
Yes, in most cases you need to use a sinker with a bobber, since it weighs down your hook, and presents it at the right depth in the water By using a sinker with your bobber, you also make it easier for a fish to pull the bobber down when it takes the bait, resulting in fewer missed strikes
What is the best bait to catch bluegill?
Live bait works especially well for bluegill The most common baits are worms and night crawlers because they are readily available and bluegill love them The key is to use only a piece of a worm—just enough to cover the hook Other productive baits include crickets, grasshoppers, red wrigglers and meal worms
What triggers fish to bite?
Simply put, there are three main reason why a fish will strike a lure or bait; they are hungry (a feeding strike), they become agitated or perceive a threat (a reaction strike), or they are defending an area (a territorial strike)