Beginning ABU Fishers

The major techniques used are often determined by the choice of rod/reel.

Combos and Balanced tackle are a good approach to follow for new fishermen.

Lines are frequently treated lightly and misunderstood. They need changing regularly.

Bait fishing;               very easy, live or dead bait, from shore, pier or boat

Spinning;                  simplest, most often from shore

Casting;                   more difficult, most often from shore

Fly;      1, 2, 3          possibly the most difficult, most often from shore

Jigging;                    easy and usually from a boat

Trolling;                   almost a no brainer, set, forget, enjoy the boating! I do it  too!
 

Cardinal Rules:

Drag Adjustment;

Do not overtighten the drag , especially as the spool depletes!

Fighting the Fish;

Use the rod to pump the fish , lift and wind as the rod is lowered!

Landing the fish;

Don't be in a hurry, most fish are lost near boat or shore when fish are still fighting.
 

Conservation for the Future;

Handle your captured fish gently if you want to return it to the water to breed!