Fishing Like a Pro on Texas Lakes

22 Fishing Tips And Tricks For Beginners That Work – Learn How To Catch Fish Like A Pro

11. Check The Right Time To Fish 

Many freshwater fish eat at dusk and down, so sunset and sunrise are ideal fishing hours. Plan to catch fish at the right time and you will likely be more successful!

12. Fish In Areas With Clean Water

It is recommended that people should catch fish in areas where the water is clean and fish is healthy enough to eat.

13. Get The Fishing License

Texas Parks and Wildlife require each person fishing to hold a Texas Fishing Permit unless fishing in a designated Texas State Park.  Do your online research to make sure you’re legal before heading off to that fishing trip.  Moreover, fish catchers have to practice state-approved fishing rules related to fish size, type and quantity.

14. Choose Fishing Rod & Reel

Choose appropriate rods and reels. There are different kinds of these goods and you should choose ones that suit your budget. Typically, beginners should choose a pole in medium-length size and a rod that is roughly, flexible and strong enough to catch big fish.

There are 2 basic types of reels: bait cast reels and spinning reels. The bait cast reel vertically spool when you hold the rod while spinning reel perpendicular spool to the rod. In fact, spinning reels are common for beginners and that are convenient in closed or open varieties.

15. Choose Fishing Lines And Get Appropriate Hooks 

The smaller lines and hooks, the better the chances of fish’s bites. You should match proper type of line to the pole you have. If you got a rigid pole, you might want to change strong test line. If you got a loose pole, get a light gauge as if possible. The rule is smaller line and more fish. Besides, when fishing, your hook needs to fit the specific fish you want to catch. When it comes to fishing tips and tricks for beginners, you should choose hooks that fits many kinds of fish (sizes from 8 – 5/0 are appropriate for many fish). When shopping for hooks, consider index of hook sizes such as 1/0, 1, 2/0, 2, 4, or 6.

16. Choose Baits

There are different baits you can choose to catch fish, such as live baits or synthetic baits (iridescent and elaborate plastic lures).

You can purchase live baits at local lake angling shops. Anglers can also gather worms on the ground after a rain or at night with lights.  If you live in a countryside where grasshoppers are present, catch and use them.  Anglers have their own favorite baits, based on what they’re fishing for and where.  Learn from their experiences, do your online research and use trial and error to see how well you can progress.

17. Cast The Line

How to cast the line right? Many people cast side arm. Basically, you can do it with the following steps:

Bring the rod to your side in the direction that you want to cast. Release the line when you have pointed in the right direction.

Depending on the types of reels, you can release the line. If you have a spinner real, the releasing the line is so easy – straight forward. Push the button to release your line and when you point to the right direction, press the close button.

18. Wait Quietly 

Many fishermen start reeling in slowly jerking the bait in order to give fish impression that bait is alive. Of course, you can do it or sit and wait quietly or experiment with various ways until you can get a bite. But, according to experienced fish catchers, you shouldn’t immediately start reeling as soon as you have cast. Since, fish are often startled by noise as well as thrashing. So, turn down your music and keep chatter to the lower rumble.

If no fish bite on your bait for 10 to 15 minutes, cast somewhere else.  Consider bringing along a small, inflatable fishing boat or inflatable fishing kayak to enable better lake maneuvering.  Once you gain more experience, a non-inflatable fishing kayak can give you more maneuverability, durability plus some great exercise!

19. Hook Fish

When you feel the line is taken or feel a tug on your line, you may want to start setting your hook. Simply give the fishing rod a firm and quick jerk up and backward. If the fish is on the line, it immediately fights back and the line will follow movements of that fish.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to know exactly whether you get a bite or it’s just a feeling you think a fish is bumping into your bait. It’s the practice that can help you get right feeling and experience about it.

Pull fish in by vertically lifting the rod and simultaneously reeling. Never use your reel to pull in fish, (but you can do so for small fish). Keep your line tight. Then, use your arms to pull the fish toward you, next reel in a slack line.  Once the fish on out of the lake, its always helpful to use a fish net.

As a fishing technique, you should get a loose line. A loose line provides an opportunity for your fish to “throw the hook” right out of its mouth. By keeping tension on the line you will ensure that the hook remains in the mouth of the fish. As usual, modern reels include adjustable drags. Nylon line drags are adjusted by hand. Choose any types of reels if you think it is comfortable and efficient.

20. Bring The Fish In With Your Net

When you get a fish reeled in, bring that fish in with your net. How to do this job? Actually, it requires some techniques. First, you carefully catch your fish in your net. Be wary of the sharp hook and sharp spines of fish as they can be sticking out through your fish’s mouth.

21. Keep Or Release Fish

Many organizations protect species of fish and they don’t allow you to catch any fish or bring them to the edge of disappearance. Moreover, you must have fishing license to continue your fishing. So, when you catch a fish, measure that fish by following certain standards. If that fish is small, release it back to water.

22. Remove Your Hook

Regardless of releasing or keeping fish, back the hook out gently so that the fish is saved from bleeding and it will increase its chances for survival.  Wearing a Fish Glove while doing this is highly recommended.

It’s hope that these 22 basic fishing tips and tricks for beginners are helpful for you. You should practice more, have more fishing travels so that you can improve your fishing skills to higher levels. Catch prized big fish and have healthy meals  made of your own fish!

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