How Do I Go Fishing And Be Able To Catch Something Without Using Live Bait?
I was fishing today by a bayou (canal) and I could not catch a thing. Could it be the weather? Is there a way to move the line to get fish easier? Did I not wait long enough? Could they just not be biting today? What?
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Weather? Yes it could be! Movement? Yes at times a bait or lure needs a little more or no action at all so try each and all ways.Subtle,no movement,twitching give them a try. Waiting? Could be but how long did you fish,sometimes it may take time others it may not.With live or dead bait it can take time for fish to find bait in different conditions. Not biting today? Very possible to cold to hot so many variables! What? Hey we all have good and bad days of fishing so keep trying and find out what works for you and where you fish.
Try different depths,move your bait or twitch it,try new things!Good luck!
The Injun knows what he is talking about. If you try different spots with different water depths, you may get a hit. Fish are more agressive at different temperatures.
as many fish are caught on artificials as live bait.
pick up a few assorted soft plastic lures – crappie jigs, worms, tubes and start from there.