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basic catch the fishing fever kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources

w elcome to the world of fishing you are about to join the ranks of thousands of like-minded anglers ­ some of the best conservationists on earth each of them started right where you are today as a beginner you will learn from experience and from friends and family you will share lifetime memories with them as a parent i realize how important time management has become my own family must plan to enjoy family activities and events you are beginning an activity that takes practice and patience to become successful try to keep this in mind fishing is a life-long sporting challenge it is one you will ...

basic fishing a cooperative program of the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources alabama division of wildlife and freshwater fisheries alabama department of conservation and natural resources originally created by doug darr alabama aquatic education coordinator visit us on the web at www.conservation.alabama. gov/agfd revised 2003 revised by lonnie nelson kentucky aquatic education coordinator visit us on the web at www.fw.ky.gov

foreword this written information is adapted from the work of doug darr of the alabama division of wildlife and freshwater fisheries it has been edited for use in kentucky with photographs replacing drawings wherever possible this edition is intentionally created state free so other states can use it without extensive editing in the original alabama version many individuals and state fish and wildlife departments contributed this only emphasizes the fact that fishing and the stewardship of our natural resources are national passions not restricted to any state or agency for the kentucky version ...

table of contents foreword i table of contents ii introduction 2 safety equipment 3 basic fishing skills 4 section 1 tackle 4 fishing pole selection 4 assembly 6 knot tying 6 section 2 casting practice 9 body position 9 beginning casting 10 advanced casting 11 section 3 fishing techniques 12 choosing appropriate tackle 12 adjusting the drag 14 holding the pole 14 retrieving 14 setting the hook 14 playing the fish 15 section 4 going fishing 15 think safety 15 choosing where to fish 16 what fish live here 18 choosing bait 20 section 5 caring for the ...

introduction this short course is designed to give basic fishing knowledge to those with limited fishing experience and to stimulate anglers to learn more the objective is to help the new angler have safer and more enjoyable fishing trips once they learn the fundamentals basic fishing will be a handy reference as beginning anglers move forward in fishing numbered pictures are presented with the text a glossary of fishing terms is found on the inside back cover 2 basic fishing

safety equipment when people are learning a new activity personal safety has to be the first consideration safety equipment includes · personal floatation device pfd or life jackets while pfds must be readily available for each person on a boat they are equally important when you are fishing from shore pfds are strongly recommended for all anglers when fishing near deep or swift water if leading a group of youngsters in these conditions they should be mandatory · throwable floatation with a rope attached is recommended if several new anglers are fishing in the same area · suntan lotion with a minimum ...

basic fishing skills participants who use this information will be introduced to the various types of equipment tackle and learning experiences after learning how to assemble the fishing equipment and stringing the line budding anglers will experience knot tying and simple techniques used to cast they will then learn to hook appropriate bait to catch common fish in all cases we hope these lessons lead to fishing adventures as you plan to go fishing you need to know where to place your bait habitat features that typically attract fish will be described we certainly hope you catch fish so fish handling ...

5 fly figure 5 a fly rod works differently than other rods in fly fishing the lure is carried by the line instead of the lure carrying the line the fly rod casts very light lures typically made of feathers fur or fibers fly fishing is not difficult but it normally takes training and practice to learn properly 2 3 4 1 5 figures 1-5 basic fishing 5

b assembly when you buy a new fishing pole it usually requires assembly · remove all parts from the package · put the sections of the rod together with all guides lined up in a straight line · different reels attach in different ways loosen the attachment device and place the reel into the seat of the rod with front of the reel pointed toward the guides · tighten the attachment device snugly but do not use too much pressure as plastic parts may break or threads will strip · some reels come without line follow package directions if line needs to be added · release line from reel and thread line ...

3 3 pass the tag end through the tear drop loop above eye 4 pass the tag end through the big loop 5 moisten the line and slide the knot tight against the eye 4 palomar knot 5 the palomar knot is also a good knot for beginning anglers as it is strong and easy to tie to tie a palomar knot 1 double about 4 inches of line and pass loop through hook or lure eye for small openings pass line through then pass through in opposite direction creating the loop 2 tie an overhand knot with loop and doubled line 3 pass hook or lure completely through line loop and 4 moisten line and pull knot tight against ...

1 2 3 4 remember standing end line leading back to pole or rod tag end end of fishing line 5 uni-knot the uni knot is a third option it is a very reliable knot for tying hooks to line or flies to leaders to tie the uni knot 1 pass the line through the eye of the hook 2 pull 5-6 inches through the eye and form a loop above the standing line 3 take the tag end around the standing line and inside the loop four to five times 4 bring the tag end out the top of the loop 5 pull on the standing line to tighten the knot surgeon s end loop the surgeons end loop is used to tie a loop at the end of a fishing ...

2 2 bring doubled end through the loop once again and 3 hold both the standing end and tag end and pull loop to tighten knot 3 for all knots when the knot is complete cut the tag end cleanly about 1/4 inch from the knot and discard the tag end properly section 2 casting practice group activity explained works for individuals a body position before using a fishing rod new anglers should understand body position and hand and arm action · start with caster s feet and shoulders square to the target this is accomplished by having them point the toes of both feet at the target area · next toss a tennis ...

b beginning casting when learning to cast a fishing pole for the first time it is recommended to have new anglers tie on a casting plug without hooks using newly learned knots · as safety is an important habit to establish each person should check the immediate area around and above him/her to be sure each caster has plenty of space · reel in line so casting plug hangs a few inches from the tip of the rod · line all casters across the casting area · have all anglers point the fishing rod at an object on the horizon with the hands comfortably at the waist some youth may have difficulty holding the ...

· with the thumb of the casting arm push and hold the push button on the reel to cast the hand should go up slightly and forward as the caster extends the arm · by rotating the wrist move the rod back toward the 3 o clock position in a quick motion extending the arm forward · slide the thumb off the button at the same point as they originally released the ball approximately 1 30 clock position · stop the fishing rod with it pointed slightly above the original target if the lure went too high and fell short angler released the button too soon if the lure went too low and fell short the button was ...

section 3 fishing techniques a choosing appropriate tackle terminal tackle is the tackle between the fish and the rod hooks hooks keep fish attached to your line hooks must be kept sharp hooks come in many sizes and types ask your bait and tackle dealer what is appropriate for the species you are trying to catch and the bait you are using the size fishing line or leader you are using should be dependent on the size hook you are using if you get nibbles but you are not catching them switch to a smaller hook snaps and swivels most hooks and lures are more effective without snaps or snap-swivels attached ...

other tackle that is helpful in fishing figure 10 includes a tackle box to hold all equipment a sharpening stone keeps hooks and knives sharp a lure retriever frees lures a rag keeps your hands clean fingernail clippers or scissors safely cut fishing line a pair of long nose pliers with wire cutters is useful for holding and removing fish hooks a fish basket keeps smaller fish alive until you finish your fishing trip some anglers land fish with a net after they are hooked landing nets are more critical for large fish fish with spines such as catfish and fish with sharp teeth such as musky sauger ...

b adjusting the drag see the reel diagram for your reel to find the drag adjustment there are two ways to adjust the drag one is to tighten the drag toward the sign until the line can be pulled directly from the reel with some resistance if a friend is helping have him/her pull line from the pole while you hold the pole as if fighting a fish the other way is to use a weight that is equal to 1/3 the tensile strength of your line attach the weight to the line as if fishing and adjust the drag until the weight can just be lifted from the floor with the pole c holding the pole balance point fulcrum ...

set the hook into the fish the force needed to set the hook depends on the rod line species of fish and the lure or bait used for example a crappie caught on a light line and minnows will need only a gentle lifting of the rod to set the hook a bass angler fishing with heavier line and the hook buried in a plastic worm will need a vigorous rod sweep to force the hook through the worm and into the bony mouth of a bass f playing the fish after setting the hook the line should be kept tight so the fish will not shake the hook loose the fishing rod should be held between a 10 o clock and a 12 o clock ...

b choosing where to fish some fishing areas are better than others the quality of fishing depends upon the water s productivity the fish species present and the size of the fish present productive water has more fish than unproductive water up to a point the greener the water is the more productive the water in some waters undesirable fish compete with desirable fish fishing is better in a lake with a high proportion of the right size fish check the fishing forecast for predicted hot spots habitat is the key to fish survival and fishing near habitat will result in more bites stumps weed beds ...

city lakes at specific times of the year caution should be used in these areas including the use of life jackets if fishing these areas from a boat maintain appropriate distance from the discharge areas for safety and as required by law 1 private waters private ponds streams and rivers are often excellent places to fish the permission of the owner is required to fish water when you are walking on private property a few simple courte streams basic fishing 17

tailwaters sies will help you get invited back · if you desire to keep any fish from a stocked pond ask how many what species and what size fish you may keep · ask the owner if they would like any of your catch · ask before you bring anyone with you · do not litter · close all gates behind you · report any problems immediately to the owner 2 public waters larger lakes are normally managed by public entities such as the army corps of engineers tennessee valley authority state wildlife agency or perhaps a power company public access points allow anglers boating and fishing access for more information ...

smallmouth bass redear sunfish largemouth bass rock bass check the fish identification booklet from your state fish and wildlife agency to find the proper habitat to fish for a given species basic fishing 19

d choosing bait every angler has a favorite bait or lure to catch fish it works because that lure is on the line most often by sharing information with new anglers we help them be successful while learning the variety of fishing techniques live bait simulates food items that fish normally eat bait that is alive and moving after you hook it will catch more fish some bait is available year-round and some is seasonal see your state s fish id book for ideas on what baits work for which fish meal worm insert a size 6 8 hook into the underside of the meal worm note tiny legs near one end run the hook ...

artificial lures if you do not want to use live bait you can select from a variety of artificial lures section 5 caring for the catch before your fishing trip begins you should plan how you will care for your catch the decision to catch and release or keep should be made before you catch your first fish a catch and release if the decision is to release fish all fish should be handled as little as possible and fish should be returned to the water as quickly as possible the best method is to hold the fish in the water reach to the fish and remove the hook with needle nose pliers figure 14 if you ...

b catch and keep anglers who choose to keep and eat the fish they catch should refer to their state s annual fishing guide for the latest updates on creel and size limits plus fish comsumption advisories by knowing how many fish you intend to keep and what size selective release you can plan for other equipment many fish are kept in floating fish baskets or on stringers however these work best in cooler weather in warmer water fish tend to die quickly due to stress from heat and from being caught all fish are best when they are kept fresh on ice to keep your cooler clean and to keep fish out of ...

c cleaning your catch after you leave the water with your catch you want to properly prepare it for eating there are two different ways to clean your catch filleting and dressing 1 filleting figures 15-19 involves cutting the edible part of the fish away from the inedible part no bones are left in the edible portion 2 dressing figures 20-22 implies taking off parts that cannot be eaten and most bones are left with the edible portion some fish like catfish have a skin that must be removed figures 23 and 24 other fish have to be scaled with a knife or a spoon figure 20 filleting figure 15 filleting ...

figure 16 without removing the knife turn the blade toward the tail cut through the ribs and continue on the tail closely following the backbone as a guide do not cut through the skin completely at the tail but leave a half to one inch intact figure 17 flip the fillet over skin side down and insert the blade between the skin and the meat 24 basic fishing

figure 18 with a sawing motion follow the inside of the skin closely with the blade and cut the meat away from the skin figure 19 cut the ribs away from the skinless fillet repeat the steps for the other side of the fish basic fishing 25

dressing figure 20 small fish such as bream sunfish are usually dressed dressing a fish leaves some of the bones in the meat but less meat is lost during the cleaning process figure 21 to dress a small fish place the fish on its side on a firm flat surface use one hand to hold it in place by the head scrape the scales from the tail toward the head by using a fish scaler spoon or dull knife remove the scales on both sides of the body 26 basic fishing

figure 22 use a fillet knife to cut along both sides of the dorsal fin grasp the dorsal fin and pull forward to remove spines should pull out with fin repeat process to remove the anal fin and spines figure 23 cut off the head immediately behind the gills and remove the organs wash in cold clean water the fish is now ready to freeze or cook basic fishing 27

figure 24 some fish such as catfish are usually skinned to skin a catfish first remove the spines to prevent puncture of a hand or finger cut through the skin around the head and pectoral fins do not penetrate the body cavity figure 25 using a pair of pliers pull the skin away from the meat working from the head toward the tail break or cut the head away from the backbone and remove the internal organs figure 26 the finished product ready for the skillet 28 basic fishing

d final touches for fillets many fish have a dark strip on the skin side of the fillet this is what is left of a blood vessel that took blood to the tail it is also a place where fat has been stored and fat is associated with some of the pollutants that accumulate in fish flesh using a fillet knife lift that fat and dark area out 1 make a v-cut the full length of the fillet from both sides of the dark area 2 now lift out the dark meat out gently cutting underneath it and discard that portion next look on both edges of the fillet for white or yellow fat trim that fat and your fillet is ready ...

glossary bait usually refers to something natural or live that is used to attract fish to bite the terms bait and lure may be used interchangeably bite when a fish tries to take a bait or lure also called a strike casting the skill of propelling a bait or lure into the water cleaning preparing your catch for eating conservation the wise use of natural resources creel limit the number of fish an angler can keep in a day dressed fish prepared for eating complete with bones dropper a separate line tied onto the main line near the hook it is used to attach a weight to a separate line or to ...

rod a pole with guides that is used to cast a lure or bait selective harvest personal ethics that includes reduced harvest within established legal size and creel limits setting the hook pulling the rod up sharply when a fish bites sinker used to help cast or help sink the bait or lure a weight slot limit a limit to protect fish between specified sizes usually extends life of predators or reduces number of small fish snap swivel or snap-swivel a small metal device tied onto fishing line used to quickly attach lures to the line keeps line from twisting strike when a fish takes or tries to ...

ethics an ethical angler · keeps only the fish needed · does not use illegal live bait · uses only native aquatic species for bait and does not release aquatic bait · properly disposes of trash and waste including old fish line · observes all applicable laws and regulations · practices safe angling and boating · hones angling and boating skills and passes knowledge to others · respects the rights of other anglers and property owners · supports local conservation efforts 32 basic fishing