Beginner Fishing Tips: Target the Species You Want!

Описание: Nobody is perfect. Sometimes, we can’t control what species we catch when we’re fishing. But with these tips, you can greatly improve your success when targeting species. We can always make corrections to ensure the wrong catches don’t continue, and return an accidental catch quickly and safely.

I caught this Smallmouth Bass back in March while fishing for Northern Pike. This jerkbait had produced my target species already that day, so I continued to throw it. Once this out of season bass bit, I knew I was responsible for the immediate release at time and place of capture, so I worked as fast as I could, considering the sharp treble hooks. No delaying for photo shoots, no weights or measurements. Not even time to admire it. That is our duty as anglers.

Additionally, I have my own rules that I follow. If I accidentally catch something out of season, I will not throw that lure back anywhere near that area. If I’m elsewhere and another one bites it, that’s it for that lure. I don’t care if it caught 20 pike and 2 bass, it’s done for the day. I will use something potentially less effective if it means weeding out the species I don’t want to catch.

There’s what’s legal, and there’s what’s ethical. It’s up to all of us to make informed decisions, not rely on the old excuse “I can’t control what bites my line” that you hear so often. Ultimately we, and future generations, are the ones who suffer from abusing the privilege of fishing. Let’s all do our best to make sure the hobby we love is available for our children’s children! 🤙

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