Fishing is a very interesting activity and everyone’s favourite sport in their leisure time. Every Goan is involved with fishing because Goa is situated on the western coast of India and hence the vast area is covered with water making Goa rich in the marine ecosystem.
When we think of fishing what comes to your head is probably a wide area of water in front of you, a fishing rod in your hand and all the necessary fishing equipment and you waiting for the catch of the day. But is that all enough for better fishing? Absolutely not. To become a better fisherman you need more than the equipment. You need the skills and techniques. Fishing is one kind of art and to be the artist you need to know everything about it like when to fish, what kind of accurate fishing equipment to use, how to make proper use of them. So below are some tips for you to learn all about it.

Patience:

The main ingredient of fishing is patience. Without this ingredient, you will never be able to become a better fisherman. And patience means not just waiting with the rod in your hand for an hour or so. It can even take half of your day. And believe it or not a proper fisherman will definitely have the capacity to wait till he catches something. If you do it correctly, you will surely enjoy it even if you spend the whole day.

Proper fishing equipment:

The second thing you need to keep in mind is having the proper equipment. Best fishing rods and reels and best fishing lures and all the other equipment can lead to better fishing. So when you go to the store to buy all your stuff, make sure you buy the right ones. If you think you will continue to fish and would make it your hobby, investing a little extra on your equipment will never make you regret it. So buy good quality rods and reels. Also, when you buy good quality fishing equipment you need to take good care of it so that it lasts longer. Read 5 Important Ways To Take Care Of Your Fishing Gears to know more. Always make sure to not use metal lures in the daylight in the scorching sun. Using metal tip lures will shine because of the sun and will blind the fishes and scare them away. So it is advisable to use matte lures.

Practice fishing:

If you are trying and really want to get better at this, practice it every day because practice brings perfection. When you are new, cast your line for shorter distances, then little by the little move even further for greater distance.

The right time for fishing:

you may not believe this, but there’s a right time for fishing. If you are planning to go on a day where the sun is up and shining, you shouldn’t even try going. Most of the fish come out during dusk or dawn or on grey days.

Be confident:

When you are fishing, always be confident. Believe you will have the best catch, and you will. A 100% confidence is a must if you want that specific fish.

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