Trina R. Ault

Be aware of the weather. Although lots of fishermen say that it’s best to fish on overcast days, this is not true of all kinds of fish. Keep a record of your successes with various types of weather to help you choose the best weather for the best fishing. This also allows you to make a more informed decision about your best bets according to different weather conditions. Anyone going fishing should have an understanding of how lunar phases affect their target fish. Full moons tend to make the best time for night fishing since fish tend to be very active around this time. Having said that, you must know this means you can be seen easier; therefore, you should take the precautions that are necessary. When fishing for perch, attach three or more hooks below your sinkers or bobber. Since perch stay in schools, you might catch a few fish at once. This strategy also works out pretty well with schools of Bluegill. If you are new to fishing, it can help to learn the art of patience. Fishing is not a fast paced sport, and you might sit for hours before you even get a nibble. Learn to enjoy the peaceful time that you spend with a rod in your hand and the act of fishing will soon become an enjoyable one. Weather is often all that stands in the way of a perfect fishing trip. Know what the weather will be before you leave. Looking at it about a week in ahead of time and the day before is good. If the weather forecast looks like it will be inclement, postpone your trip until you will have fair skies.