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LAKE FISHING TIPS
LAKE FISHING TIPS
By Ken Liebeskind
Yalesville, Connecticut
Fishing on the calm waters of a lake is easier than the flowing waters of a river or stream, and here are some lake fishing tips to make it even easier. Larger sturdy fishing rods work best on lakes because the fish can be large, such as largemouth bass that weigh 12 pounds or more. The ideal length of the rod is 8 1/2 feet and weighs about 4 ounces. You probably have your favorite lake, but another one of the important lake fishing tips is to know the best parts of the lake to find the fish you're looking for. Check with fish and game authorities to determine the breeds that are available and where on the lake they'll be. Once you're on the lake, look for lily pads, logs or rocks where the fish may be hiding and start fishing there.
Another one of the lake fishing tips concerns baits, with water baits, spinner baits, plastic worms and live baits like minnows and worms all popular.
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The idea is to test a few and see which works best for your lake and the water conditions on the day you're fishing. If you're fishing from a boat, trolling is the most popular fishing strategy, simply pull your lure behind the boat as it idles along slowly. Fishing from a lake shore, our lake fishing tips suggest you add bait to a hook and a slip sinker to the line. Then cast out the rig and give it time to sink. You can also use a set of gang hooks to present the bait in a natural manner.
By the way, one of the most popular swimbaits that makes our lake fishing tips list is the KickTail lure from NGC Sports. The KickTail resembles the threadfin shad, the most popular bait fish, with a tail broken into five segments that flutters left and right. The natural movement is caused by aeronautical flutter technology, a scientific principle used by the design pros at NGC Sports to develop their award winning lure that looks and moves like a live fish. The KickTail lure is available in 5" and 7" sizes, try the larger size if you want to catch the largest lake fish. Bass anglers use the KickTail for largemouth bass. It's a real winner. Thank you for reading our lake fishing tips and feel free to use them on your next expedition. |
