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101 Fly Fishing Tips for Beginners
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Tip #28: Fishing in Stormy Weather
Fly fishing in stormy weather can come with its own particular
challenges. A storm occurs when winds come up suddenly, without
warning, and without any indication of how long the storm will
last. One big concern during a storm is thunderstorms.
If you’re out fishing and a storm occurs there are some
precautions that you’ll want to take. You’ll want to head for
higher ground immediately if you’re near the water and there are
thunderstorms in the area. If there is no sign of thunder or
lightning you may choose to ride out the storm and continue
fishing. In this case you’ll have to adjust your fishing
technique to reflect the change in weather.
When you’re fishing along the shore and a storm comes up you can
take advantage of the wind. You’ll often be able to catch fish
at very shallow levels in windy weather conditions however these
will probably be small bass. You’ll find bigger fish in at
deeper depths during storms but these sized fish will be harder
to catch and you should focus your efforts on the smaller ones.
Tip #29: Etiquette and Rules you Need to Know
There are certain styles of etiquette and rules that you should
follow when you’re fishing for any type of fish.
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“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”:
Whenever you’re fishing, whether on the shoreline or in a
boat, make sure that you treat others with the same respect
that you would want to be treated.
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Keep your distance: When you’re fishing around other
anglers make sure that you keep a good distance away from
them so that they have enough room. Take note of the
direction that others are casting and give them ample berth
both in a boat and on the shoreline.
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Keeping secrets: If someone shares their favorite fishing
spot with you and asks that you not give this location to
others you should honor the request.
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Get permission: If you want to fish on private property,
such as a farm pond, make sure that you get permission
first. When you leave the area after fishing it should look
the same as when you arrived.
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Other fishers: Keep in mind that not all fishers are bass
fishers and that everyone deserves your respect no matter
what type of fish they are fishing for.
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Fishing license: Depending where you live, there will
different rules and regulations for licensing. In most
states or provinces you’ll need a freshwater license if you
want to catch freshwater fish. Your fishing license should
be specific to the type of fish that you’re going to be
catching. Always make sure that you know the rules and
regulations of the lake, river, stream, or other water area
that you’re going to be fishing. This includes when you can
fish, where you can fish, and how many fish you can take out
of the water.
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