-
How to Find the Best Fishing Spot
Finding the best fishing spot in your preferred campsite or vacation destination will require a bit of research and work. Once you’ve found a few reliable fishing spots you will probably be able to use them for years and years to come. How can you find a fishing spot that will last you the duration of your trip though? This article will provide you with a few tips that will guide you into finding your desired fishing spot.
Ask
Perhaps the most commonly overlooked method for gathering information on a fishing spot is asking. This is becoming even easier in the 21st century because of the internet. There are hundreds of websites where fishing enthusiasts have mapped out the best locations according to zip code and cities. If you’re going to an area that is known for its fishing, it’s very likely that you will run into other people who’re fishing or you could ask at your local bait & tackle shop. These people are local experts and could surely direct you to a great spot.
Experiment
One of the best ways to find your fishing spot is to stop waiting around and just go out and find it! Find your fishing spot given limited information is a very rewarding experience because it can feel very adventurous. Experimentation is also a good way to determine which fishing spot is better out of multiple spots. Wherever you have luck is where you should start to fish! If you’re trying to find a good spot it’s very likely you like fishing, so why wouldn’t you want to practice while finding your spot?Be Responsible
Being responsible and respecting daily fishing limits and seasons is very important to making sure your spot stays ideal for fishing. Overfishing and pollution can destroy great fishing spots ruining the fun for any visitors including you. If you catch any fish you don’t need simply return them to the water and you can help ensure that you’re helping to build an environment for other fishers and yourself if you ever decide to return. Pollution can not only kill the fish, but make it a hassle for other fisherman, so be mindful when disposing of your trash, and think about your decisions will affect other people.
Finding the best fishing spot can be hard, but it’s definitely possible if you use your head and ask around while experimenting. Don’t be afraid of trying any new spot you find, as that will be the easiest way to find your favorite spot.
Photo Credits: JGNY
-
Saltwater vs. Freshwater Fishing: Which Is Best For You?
True fishing enthusiasts might consider the “Saltwater vs. Freshwater” argument to be moot, when the answer might be “why not both?” But for the rest of us, we’re not totally sure what kind of fishing is the best for us, our temperaments, or our families. In this article, we’ll explore the advantages and disadvantages of each type of fishing, and how you and your family fit in to the different approaches.
Saltwater Fishing
Advantages: Saltwater fishing satisfies the adventurer’s heart, especially if you’re going deep-sea fishing. Saltwater is connected to or in the ocean, resulting in a greater variety of sea life and a larger scale of the different types of fish you might catch. In addition to catching fish, however, you might also catch sharks or rays. Saltwater fishing can also yield some more “impressive” visual fish. Freshwater lakes tend to have a lesser degree of variety and will typically only yield certain species.
Disadvantages: Travel and location. Not everyone has access to saltwater, whereas freshwater lakes, rivers, and streams are more plentiful throughout the non-coastal areas. In the Midwest and along the Ohio, Mississippi, and Missouri river basins there are plenty of lakes and rivers to provide plenty of convenient fishing spots. The problem? These are the freshwater spots. If you’re not on the coast, getting to saltwater might pose a problem.Freshwater Fishing
Advantage: As mentioned before, access is always a big issue. Freshwater is simply easier to get to for most people, as it’s more common to have a lake within driving distance than an ocean or gulf. Freshwater fishing goes great with certain lifestyles, especially with typically laid-back activities like camping. Freshwater fishing can also easily be an entire family trip, while deep sea saltwater fishing excursions might have to exclude a few children.
Disadvantages: Although there are plenty of fish to find in freshwater, the true variety of underwater life really doesn’t compare to the open sea. The more attractive and exotic fish are typically saltwater fish. Other species like shark can also be found in saltwater; with a few rare exceptions, this is not the case with freshwater fishing.
Determining which kind of fishing best suits you will depend on a few things: your travel plans, your location, and your temperament. Many people find freshwater fishing adventurous enough; for others, there’s no comparison. Some people want to avoid the adventure altogether. Take a moment to review the disadvantages and advantages to each, and keep a mental list about the kind of fishing that better suits your personality. What kind of fisher are you?
Photo Credit: colorblindPICASO
