The most popular and widely used fishing method among fishing enthusiasts is hand fishing. Fishing competitions are also conducted with hand poles. Here we introduce the methods and techniques of fishing with hand poles.

Before fishing, you should make all preparations and check whether the fishing gear and supplies (food, rain gear, drinking water) are complete. After arriving at the fishing spot, do not rush to set up your fishing spot, but first observe the terrain and choose a better fishing spot. If it is a lake or reservoir, you should generally choose a branch, a narrow area, an area with aquatic plants or a backwater bay. If it is a pond entrance, it should be chosen at the water inlet. Check whether there are weeds and algae in the water; whether there are bubbles emerging from the water; whether aquatic plants, lotus leaves, and water chestnut leaves have been damaged by fish bites, etc. In addition, you should stand downwind, smell the smell blowing from the water, and judge the number of fish in the pond based on the intensity of the fishy smell. Make judgments based on observations and choose good fishing spots. Only in this way can you get twice the result with half the effort.

Making a nest: After choosing a fishing spot, you must put out bait to make a nest. Generally, if the water surface is large, the nest should be built farther away; if the water surface is small, the nest should be built closer. It is advisable to shoot in shallow water near the coast in spring, in shady deep water in summer, in deep water farther away in autumn, and in sunny and leeward areas in winter.

Baiting: Generally speaking, the amount of bait to be thrown depends on the quality of the bait, the size and depth of the water surface. If the quality is good, you should throw less, and if the quality is poor, you should throw more. If the water is deep and the water surface is wide, you should invest more; if the water is shallow and the water surface is small, you should invest less. The amount of bait should be put in an appropriate amount. If too much, the fish will only eat the bait and the hook biting rate will be poor. If too little, the time for the fish to gather will be too short.

Installing bait: Taking earthworms as an example, there are two correct ways to install the hook: First, use the hook tip to penetrate it from one end, leaving about 0.5-1cm long part untouched, so that It can swing to attract fish to grab food; the second is to use the hook tip to penetrate from the middle of the back, leaving the head and tail uncovered, and swing outward, which will make it more lively. In particular, it should be noted that the hook tip cannot be exposed.

Lower hook: To correctly lower the hook, you should pay attention to four words: "light, accurate, move, and avoid". To be light means not to make too much noise, otherwise it will not only scare away the fish, but also easily cause the bait to be decoupled. The accuracy is to throw the hook on the nest and not deviate. To move is to gently shake the fishing line to attract the attention of the fish. Avoidance means avoiding the interference of small fish.

Look at the hook: The hook-biting movement of fish varies depending on the type of fish. For example, crucian carp usually swallows bait head up and tail down. At this time, the float sinks 1-2cm first and then moves up. Black carp and grass carp swim fast and swallow bait quickly. The phenomenon of "drag and float" occurs after the float floats and sinks 1-2 times. The snakehead swallows the bait fiercely, and its hook bite and drag force are extremely strong.

Lift the rod: The rod should be lifted promptly after the fish bites the hook. There are many skills in lifting the rod, which is a hard skill in fishing. It is also the most critical part of whether you can catch fish. When lifting the pole, you must first master the correct posture: generally the pole is 30-40cm behind the elbow. When lifting the pole, tilt your wrist upwards and press your elbows down at the same time. You need to use force but not push it too hard. You only need to lift it by about 5cm to make the fishhook hook the soft meat in the fish's mouth. The lifting rod should be lifted in the direction of the fish float or diagonally, and should not be lifted backwards. Another thing you need to pay attention to when lifting the rod is that you can't use too much force, don't pull hard, and use a portable fishing line to force the fish to land. Doing so may tear the fish's mouth or only hook the lip. Or it may cause the line to break, the hook to break, and the fish to escape.

What should I do if there are fish but no bait?

Most fishermen have encountered this situation. Fish are everywhere in the nest. There are obviously fish, but they are not eating bait. The float floating in the water is like a wooden stake nailed in the water tank. Same, motionless. When encountering this situation, the author believes that the correct approach should be: keep a clear head, use your brain, pay attention to observation and analysis, take corresponding measures decisively, and spend the shortest time to make the fish take the bait. It’s easier said than done. In the actual fishing process, we often take it for granted based on our so-called experience, changing this and that, messing around, getting confused, sweating profusely, but we can never find the north, and the fish float just doesn’t work. The result is confusion and precious time is wasted. What is even worse is that some fishing friends with short fishing experience do not use their brains or do not know how to use their brains. They are at a loss and do nothing, but they blame others and even blame others.

Of course, whether you can have a correct idea and take correct measures is closely related to the fishing level and experience of the fisherman himself.

How can I improve my fishing skills and gain more experience? The author believes that we should practice more, read more, ask more questions, participate more, communicate more, and summarize more. In order to discuss business with everyone and make progress together, the author has made some analysis on this. Before getting into the topic, I want to confirm two conditions first, that is, there are indeed fish in the nest and the hook is really not biting.

For this reason, we should first observe the bubbles carefully to identify the authenticity. Although there are bubbles in the nest, it is necessary to distinguish whether it is fish bubbles or ammonia bubbles. If it is an ammonia bubble, you should increase the amount to lure fish. If it is a fish bubble, you must also identify what kind of fish is in the bubble and whether it is the target fish you want. Otherwise, you still need to change the bait to lure fish again until there are fish. The worst thing is that you mistook the ammonia bubble for fish bubbles, and mistook the fish in the nest for fish. As a result, you mistakenly changed the line, hook, float, etc., and you were in a hurry; moreover, you must concentrate on watching the float. It has been determined that there are fish in the nest, but sometimes small signals are often ignored due to objective reasons such as human fatigue, sunlight, wind, etc. As a result, it is mistakenly believed that the fish does not eat bait and there is no fish news. After these two problems are solved, that is, when we are sure that there are indeed fish in the nest but not biting the hook, we must analyze it in time and check whether our float, bait, hook, sinker, line, etc. are used properly, and then prescribe the right medicine. , Only in this way can we achieve the goal of getting twice the result with half the effort.

1. Whether the bait is atomized too well

The bait is atomized too well, there are too many fish lures, the nest is too big and too messy, the visibility of the water is too poor, and the fish only smell Get the smell but not the bait. At this time, the bait should be changed decisively, the atomization should be controlled, and the fish should be allowed to come, settle and eat.

2. Whether the bait is too fishy, ??too fragrant, and whether the taste is too strong

If this is the case, you will obviously feel that the fish in the nest are mixed and messy, and the fish are only in the nest. It swims around the nest and does not enter the nest to eat bait. Adjusting the formula and remixing the bait is the best solution. This is especially a reminder to those fishing friends who usually like to use small medicines such as musk, sheep oil, asafoetida, etc., to be careful about the amount of small medicines added.

3. Whether the bait is right and palatable

This situation most commonly occurs in ponds with feeding habits and strong mouth bias. The best solution is to use commonly fed bait, or use commonly fed bait as basic bait to prepare your fishing bait. At the same time, be careful not to mix the bait too hard or too loose. If it is too hard and has poor palatability, there is a handle signal. When you lift the rod, the entire bait will be lifted out of the fish's mouth. Under the action of water resistance, although the bait melts in the process of going up, it is impossible to catch fish; if it is too loose, the bait will be hooked to the bottom, leaving only an empty hook. This is also a problem that cannot float and cannot catch fish. reason.

4. Whether the nesting material is too heavy or too thick

There is also a need to pay attention to the nesting material. If you use too little, the fish will not gather in the nest; if you use too much, the fish will stay at the bottom of the water. , especially when the weather is hot, as the temperature rises, the nest materials ferment, oxygen is consumed in large quantities, and the nest is severely hypoxic. Most fish shuttle on or around the nest and do not like to enter the nest. Occasionally, they will also enter the nest. Don't bite the hook. This situation is especially likely to occur in the last two games of the fishing competition and should attract everyone's attention.

5. Is the silt at the bottom of the pond too thick?

If the silt at the bottom of the pond is too thick, you should switch to one with a large lead content that can withstand the floating of the bait; or reduce the lead. skin, adjust the float to the point where the bait can be weighed above the silt; or use bait with a lighter specific gravity. In short, the bait ball must land on the silt. Otherwise, if the bait enters the silt, it will be like a stone sinking into the sea, and the fish will not be able to eat it. If it arrives, naturally there will be no fish news. What's the use of having fish in the nest?

6. Whether the sub-thread is too thick and too hard, whether the hook is too big, whether the hook bar is too thick, whether the pendant is too heavy

The same whiskers are not conducive for fish to grab bait, especially those fish that have been caught many times and are slippery; the hook is too big, and the fish mouth is too small to get in; the hook bar is too thick, and the fish with a small body cannot suck in; the pendant is too heavy , the fishing group is too blunt or stuck in the mud. In these cases, the fish cannot bite the hook. But you can find the problem with a small trial, and then change the fishing group or make some corresponding adjustments and it will be OK.

7. Whether the fish layer has changed

Fishermen must pay attention to changes in the fish layer during fishing. As long as you have this concept in your mind, don't be afraid. If it changes and you change, no one is afraid of you; if it changes and you don't change, of course you won't catch any fish. If the fish layer is messy, we can also try the penetration process. In a word, use a positive attitude and try to make your fishing shed consistent with the fish layer, and the fish news will naturally follow.

8. Whether the fish is frightened

Even if the fish is frightened, it will also affect the bait.

There are several reasons for fish to be frightened. Sometimes it is because of sudden vibrations and noises or when the fish runs away while lifting the rod. Sometimes it is because the fish is caught and released again, released and caught again, and its mouth is injured or inflamed. Sometimes it is because the fish is caught and released again, and its mouth is injured or inflamed. If you are not careful during the competition, the caught fish will be released directly into the water body, etc. At this time, what a fisherman should do is to be as cautious as possible. After the fish is hooked, he should quickly lift it away from the nest and try not to escape the fish. During the fishing process, you should also take the initiative and take the trouble to tease.

9. The main reason why there are fish but not bait The impact of fishing is the most tragic thing for a fisherman. You will really face a test and truly experience the difficulty of opening the fish's mouth. When encountering this situation, I think we must carry forward the spirit of Foolish Old Man who moved mountains and adopt a positive attitude. As long as the measures are taken properly, there is nothing to fear. You must have confidence and patience, refine and minimize the lines, hooks, sinkers, floats, etc. You must use different methods such as dragging, lifting, shaking, etc. to constantly tease, concentrate your energy, seize every tiny signal, and change from passive to active. Believe it, "God rewards hard work" and "Hard work pays off" are our wise sayings.

Fish star identification Fish star (bubble) is one of the important basis for observing the feeding situation of fish underwater. Based on the shape and size of the fish star, you can tell what kind of fish it is and how much it weighs. Learning to identify fish stars is of great benefit to fishing.

What is a fish star?

A fish star is a carbon-containing sticky bubble that is formed when the mouth is opened to eat and rises to the surface of the water. When the fish finds food and is ready to eat, it closes its gill cover and opens its mouth. At this time, a space is formed in the mouth - carbon-containing gas. This gas is lighter than water and is quickly released from the mouth under the pressure of the water. , forming circular bubbles of different shapes and sizes, slowly floating on the water surface and bursting in the air. These bubbles are fish stars.

The difference between fish stars and underground bubbles

Underground bubbles are humus at the bottom of the river bed. They are biogas bubbles produced due to thermal fermentation. They are as small as mung bean grains and as large as A bunch of transparent ping pong balls, the medium ones are as big as grapes, very similar to fish stars. The difference between them and fish stars is that the "bubbles" of biogas all come from the same place and mostly emerge in clusters. The "bubbles" burst when water comes out. , and the "bubbles" of the Fish Star do not come from the same point, and the Fish Star will not burst immediately after it comes out of the water.

See the stars and recognize the fish

Most of the crucian carp stars are single and spread out slowly.

The carp is in the shape of a bunch of seven large and eight small grapes.

Grass carp stars have single, double or five or six same bubbles that float together and float upward.

The catfish star is like the carp star

Carp fishing skills

1. Look for traces of carp: Fishing friends all know that carp are very cunning, especially wild carp. It is timid, alert, and highly vigilant. It moves and eats very cautiously and does not easily bite the hook. To catch carp, you must first find the traces of carp. Carp love to dig into the mud to feed, thus producing evenly sized and dense air bubbles. Dozens of them rise up at the same time and move frequently, one after another. They are spherical and often accompanied by rising sewage. If you find the carp star, you will find the place where the carp is. Got it.

2. Master the rules of foraging. Carp is a fish that swims in groups and forages for food. Carp foraging is different from other fish. It rarely stays in one place for a long time. Instead, it moves forward while foraging, and sometimes turns back to eat again. This cycle continues until it is full, and then swims to a nearby place. They stay and inhabit deep water areas or other suitable water areas without staying in food areas for a long time.

3. Carp fishing must be based on the feeding habits of carp, and fishing should adopt the "wait for rabbits" fishing method (bottom fishing). After choosing the fishing position, stick to it and wait patiently. After a period of time, you can lift the rod and replace it with new bait. Especially when fish stars appear around the nest, you cannot often lift the rod to lure them like you do when fishing for crucian carp, otherwise the timid, alert and cunning carp will be scared away. Practice has proved that changing bait too frequently and raising it by mistake many times will inevitably interfere with the carp’s swallowing and lose the opportunity to take the bait.

4. Lift the rod straight and steady. Unlike other fish, carps do not eat bait recklessly. They always carefully put the bait into their mouths, give it a try, taste it, and then spit it out. , pick it up again, taste it, and put it down again. Sometimes it can be repeated many times. Do not swallow it in the mouth hastily. Therefore, it is swallowed slowly and lightly, and it swims away after ingestion.

The reaction of the float is to sink significantly (black float) or move laterally and diagonally. The tail of the float gradually decreases from high to low, and slowly sinks into the water. If you lift the rod in time, you will definitely hit the fish. After carp is hooked, it struggles hard, escapes quickly, and has strong fatigue resistance.

5． To handle the fish after it is hooked, first lift the hand rod up and quickly lead the fish away from the fishing point (so as not to frighten away the fish in the nest). Lift the fish out of the water to prevent the fish from struggling to escape in the water. If the fish is larger, clear the fish. The moving speed of the line should be slightly faster than the swimming speed of the fish, so that the fish follows the line, and changes from passively following the fish to actively leading the fish to swim. Control the swimming direction of the fish. When the fish is tired, use a net to bring it ashore. Come. If you encounter a big carp "piling", you need to hold the pole for a period of time, and then shake the pole to sting the fish upstream. When passing the fish, the pole should be in an arch shape. Try to hold the pole as high as possible so that the fish's head is facing up, so that the fish can only jump up. , when the fish is tired from walking and its belly is in the sky, lurk the net under the water in advance, aim the net at the head of the fish and lift it up towards the fish body to land.

6. It is necessary to respond in time. Carp are susceptible to external interference and swim to quiet waters to "quietly" hide. "Quiet places" are mostly secluded places where fish are not usually kept, such as the corner areas on the shore, the beachhead areas of long beaches, the central areas of larger waters, etc. If you encounter a large number of people fishing, you should analyze and judge the situation in time, and seize the opportunity to move to calm or fishing waters far away from the shore to achieve better results.