Freshwater Fishing Basics

11/7/2007

How do I properly handle a fish?

Filed under: Freshwater Fishing Basics — Scott Gaines @ 4:52 pm

This is a great question! There is certainly a way to handle fish, and a way not to as well!

Once you net the fish, the next step is to get it out of the net and back into the water as quickly as possible. Keep a few things in mind while your handling the fish, be gentle, and be quick!

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1/30/2007

How do I Choose the Right Fishing Reel?

Filed under: Freshwater Fishing Basics — Scott Gaines @ 11:31 am

The fishing reel is one of the first major decisions you
need to make when starting out. Because the type of reel you’re using will determine what type of rod you’ll need.

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How do I choose a fishing rod?

Filed under: Freshwater Fishing Basics — Scott Gaines @ 10:47 am

When it comes to rods, how do you know which one to choose?
This article is about why using the right rod is important, what to look for when purchasing a rod and list the differences between spinning and casting rods.

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Fighting the Fish

Filed under: Freshwater Fishing Basics — Scott Gaines @ 9:43 am

This is my favorite part about fishing!!  I talk about how to  identify strikes and how to help you land the big one!

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2/16/2006

Defining the Strike Zone

Filed under: Freshwater Fishing Basics — Scott Gaines @ 8:22 pm

I’d like to share with you an article I just finished reading- “How to Define A Strike Zone” Written by Steve Price. The article can be found in the Oct 2002 issue of Field and Stream.

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