How to Catch More and Bigger Fish

Have you ever noticed how some guys seem to catch all the fish? Or how every time you talk to certain fishermen they tell you how good they did? WelI, I am here to tell you how to be one of those guys who catches all the fish. It is a well-known fact that 10% of fishermen catch 90% of the fish. There is no magical lure behind their success, it is just simply the knowledge they have of the fish and their environment.

Understanding a fish's seasonal movement and their feeding strategies will help you catch more fish. This can be done in two ways. First is by learning hands on. The more you fish the more you will learn where the good spots to catch fish are and when. If you plan on learning how and where the best fishing will be I suggest keeping a pocket journal. Every time you go fishing bring your journal with you. Record the date, time, weather and exact location where you are fishing. Then record what lures, flies or bait you used and what you caught on them. This may seem a little unnecessary, but it is a great guide to use for future fishing outing. It will help you take out a lot of the guesswork when it comes to your next fishing trip.

The other strategy for understanding what should work on your next fishing trip is simply research. Do your homework before you go fishing! It is pretty simple now with the internet to find out what fish are present in a lake, stream or river before you go. Research the fish you will be targeting to see their feeding behavior, their seasonal movement and what lures may work best. If possible try to find maps or popular fishing locations of the body of water you are going to visit. If you were targeting a fish like a lake trout, which likes deeper water, finding a contour map of the lake would be very useful. This would eliminate the guesswork and where they might be and you could focus on different baits or lures to catch them. The more time you spend in the proper location, the more likely you will catch fish.

Like I said, it is true that 10% of fishermen catch 90% of fish. The simple reason why they succeed is that they put themselves consistently in the best places to catch fish. Not to say lures and baits don't make a difference, but you need to be in the right place to use them. So take some time and do some research before you go fishing or start a journal, you may be surprised in the results you will start to see.