Fishing Facts-For Family Outings
Knowing what to wear whenever you go out on a fishing trip is really very important indeed. In this article I want to let you all in on some helpful tips and other things just to help guide you through your fishing journey, which will hopefully be a lifetime.
Once you begin fishing, you can always shed layers (ask your boater where you can place your bibs and jacket if there’s not a passenger side console to place them under). There is nothing worse than being too cold to tie a lure on! At 55 degrees and below, several layers are recommended, particularly if you are going to run a ways.
If there’s chop, you’ll get wet. Many people always bring water resistant bibs and a windproof/waterproof jacket if the temperature is hovering around the 50s or colder. You’ll want the jacket to have a secure hood to keep your head warm. Should the lake not be choppy, you can leave these items in your car, instead of packing it all along with you, that would really be a headache right.
During the warmer months, most people who indulge into some sort of fishing for fun, sport or just a hobby, prefer to wear pants that have removable bottoms, essentially converting from pants to shorts. These are usually UV proof and dry quickly after a wet run. Try to avoid cotton shirts and pants - these are not UV proof and dry slowly. These just make so much sense to me, so you should check them out soon for your next fishing trip out.
Being courteous to other people who are fishing is something that more of you should really try and consider. If you are fishing with a partner then you definitely need to think about being courteous to them as well. When you put a rod down, use a lure cover to avoid tangles. Once you’ve hooked your lure to your pole, wrap the line from your lure to the tip around the pole once or twice - this will help keep your rods from becoming intertwined.
If you need to change lures, try to do so while you are running. Rig your Carolina rigs on a Velcro tube for easy access and to save time. Know where all your tackle is stored, and even write on the boxes if necessary. Simply stated, be over prepared.
Fishing rules of thumb are as follows, Don’t show up without lures on your rods. If you’re not sure what use, go with your 5 favorite lures. You’ll need to change eventually, but at least have something on to get started. You need to make sure you are not trying to fish a slow worm presentation when your partner is burning crankbaits. Throw a lure that is presented at a similar speed, or a faster speed than what you’re partner is throwing. The boat will move according to the type of lure they are fishing.
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