No matter where or how you fish, all anglers need to be aware of some fundamental fishing advice for beginners. You may have just realized how much fun freshwater fishing can be, or perhaps some recent excitement with saltwater fishing has you hooked on the sport.

Are you prepared to enjoy successful trolling, catch more fish while casting, and have a blast while bottom fishing? Of course you are, and remembering these 10-pointers will help you achieve your goal.

No 1. Fishing Lure Colors

Match the hue of your lure to that of the water. Although you should always experiment with different colors when you’re not reeling in fish, as a general rule of thumb, start out by picking lures that match the color of the water. You never know for sure what color lures the fish will prefer on any given day.

In green water, lime or chartreuse is usually a top pick.
In clear water, reach for white or pearl.
And in tannic-stained water, root-beer is often going to prove productive.

No 2. Fishing Lure Shapes & Sizes

To “match the hatch,” choose lure shapes and sizes that allow this. A small, thin spoon the same size and shape as those baitfish will frequently prove deadly when predators are feeding on a school of small, thin fish like anchovies, but a five-inch lure with a wide body may well go unnoticed.

Profile and length are typically the most important characteristics in this case because your quarry may be preoccupied with the size and shape of the dominant bait and disregard other offerings.

No 3. The Right Size Fishing Gear

Don’t try to purchase rods and reels that are one size fits all; rather, purchase fishing equipment that is sized appropriately to the fish you are pursuing. The four-pound-class ultralight that’s perfect for casting micro-jigs to those crappie can’t handle a big largemouth bass, and the 12-pound-class casting reel you love using for bass is simply too heavy for tossing the tiny jigs and spinners that black crappie like to hit. Ineffective equipment won’t work well for either task. Get gear that is sized for the species you’re after rather than attempting to make do.

No 4. Trolling

If you try trolling (slowly motoring along while towing lures behind the boat), hold your lures next to the boat before deploying the lines and check to see that they are swimming realistically. Try accelerating a little bit if they appear lethargic.

On the other hand, ease back on the throttle if they appear spastic. In addition to helping you determine the best boat speed, doing this will prevent you from accidentally releasing a lure that is fouled, broken, or not swimming properly.

No 5. Fishing Line

Fishing line comes in a huge variety of types and brands, so make a wise decision. Read Saltwater Fishing Lines and Freshwater Fishing Tackle to learn more about the various options available to you.

As a general rule of thumb, keep in mind that braid lines are ideal for fishing with lures because of their extremely high sensitivity and strong hook-setting ability, while monofilament line is better for fishing when fish are nibbling on baits because of its lower sensitivity and slight stretch.

No 6. Best Time of the Day for Fishing

Catch fish both early and late. Fish of many different species tend to bite best in natural sunlight at dawn and dusk. Cloud cover during the midday can improve fishing, and in direct sunlight (especially during the sweltering summer months), look for areas with shade. Similar to how you or I might, fish frequently seek out shade when it’s hot and sunny and become more active when it’s cool out.

No 7. Tides & Currents

When choosing the best time to go fishing, remember to take the tides and currents into account if you’re fishing in saltwater. How, when, and where saltwater fish feed are greatly impacted by the eb and flow of the tides. To find out more about this subject, look into The Secrets of Tide Fishing.

No 8. Sharp Hooks

Use fresh hooks whenever possible, or sharpen your old ones. Even though it seems like common sense, many people go fishing every day using rusty, dull hooks. Will they manage to land a few fish? Maybe. They would undoubtedly catch a lot more fish, though, if they made sure that every hook they were using was as sharp as the day it was made.

No 9. Reel Drag

Set the drag on your reel using a scale. When the drag is set correctly, a fish can take the line instead of pulling against it until it snaps. The truth is that the majority of people simply pull on the line until it “feels right.” That’s a bad alternative to the generally accepted best practice, which is to tie your line to a hand scale and set the drag to one-third of the line’s rated breaking strength.

No 10. Do Your Research

Make pre-fishing inquiries. There are numerous tips and tricks that are specific to one species of fish or method of fishing over another, and every fishing technique has its own subtleties. For more information, read these articles on fishing advice.

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