| Sometimes catching fish is so easy they almost | | | | takes. |
| jump out of the water at you. For example I had | | | | Move around and try different areas. Don 't just |
| one day fishing for trout with my two little girls | | | | fish the convenient spot if it isn't working, but |
| when it was hard not to catch a trout. The girls | | | | walk and fish around the lake, pond, beach, river |
| and I had a blast, especially as we know that it's | | | | or wherever you are. You may need to go to the |
| usually not that easy. Often the fish simply don't | | | | fish. |
| cooperate, but there are usually still some | | | | Try different things. This means baits, fishing |
| fishermen that manage to catch fish. Here are | | | | techniques, etc. One day last fall striped bass |
| some tips for when the fishing is tough. | | | | were hitting flies for example, but wouldn't hit bait |
| Try fishing at a different depth. This often means | | | | and weren't very interested in lures. |
| on the bottom. Last early spring fishing in a | | | | Try dusk, dawn, or night. Sometimes lowlight |
| nearby lake, no one was catching fish. Most | | | | conditions are better. If the fish are already full by |
| people were fishing worms with a bobber or | | | | late morning when you show up your chances |
| throwing surface plugs. My girls and I tried | | | | may be slim |
| throwing out a worm on a sinker and we found | | | | Have fun! It's not just about catching fish so |
| plenty of fish down deep and willing to eat. | | | | enjoy yourself no matter what. |
| Sometimes just getting 1 foot deeper is all it | | | | |