| I am an avid freshwater fisherman and fishing | | | | be able to see them through the water. If the |
| tackle equipment collector. I love the sport and | | | | water is dark and murky you might try a lighter |
| the peacefulness of being out on the water | | | | colored lure to draw their attention. |
| without a worry in the world. | | | | Third, think about the time of day that you are |
| I love waking up on an early April morning before | | | | going fishing. If it is evening or getting dark |
| the sun comes up for a full day of great fishing! | | | | outside try throwing on a catfish rig and some |
| The best days are the ones when you make it to | | | | chicken liver. (Caught biggest catfish I've ever |
| the boat ramp just as the sun is barely breaking | | | | caught on chicken liver!) If you are fishing in the |
| through the grey sky on the horizon, and the | | | | early morning try a floating minnow or top-water |
| water on the lake looks like a sheet of glass. This | | | | plug to catch a monster bass looking for some |
| is every fisherman's dream because you know it | | | | breakfast. If you are trying to catch something |
| is going to be a wonderful day for some great | | | | midday throw on a bobber with some live bait. |
| fishing. | | | | (You are sure to catch some bluegill with live bait!) |
| Some tips every fisherman should know: | | | | Lastly make sure you bring all your fishing tackle |
| It is very important to know the conditions in | | | | equipment for the trip. There is nothing more |
| which you will be fishing. First, and most | | | | frustrating than getting out on the lake and |
| importantly, what kind of fish are you trying to | | | | realizing that you have left your favorite lure at |
| catch? There is a big difference in the ways you | | | | home or that rig that you really wanted to test |
| fish for different fish. If you are trying to catch | | | | out. |
| bluegill you do not want to use a large crank bait. | | | | If you remember all of these tips you should |
| Second, you should know the conditions of the | | | | have a much better fishing experience and you |
| water and weather. If it is a nice clear day you | | | | will be able to better plan that perfect fishing trip |
| can use darker colored lures because the fish will | | | | you have been dreaming of all this time! |