In this article I'm going to outline 3 tips to help anyone catch more fish. These tips come from more than 50 years of combined fishing experience and can be employed by any angler. No matter what type of fishing you prefer, these tips will help you enjoy more fishing success. None of us should ever forget what Steven Wright said about fishing, "There's a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore looking like an idiot." I'm not sure any truer words have ever been spoken and with any luck this article will help you avoid that latter part of that quote. If you want to catch more fish there is nothing that helps like practice. There is simply no substitute for spending time on the water practicing your craft. The next closest thing to practice for becoming a better angler is to study your craft (which is what you're doing by reading this article). The more tips and techniques you can get the better. Some will work for you, some won't, but the point is that educating yourself is never a bad thing. So, let's get down to business, shall we? Here are the 3 tips that will help you become a better angler, and thus catch more fish.

1. Pay Attention To Your Hands – Your hands are very important to fishing, or more specifically the scents that are on your hands. Any scents that are on your hands will transfer to whatever bait or lure you're using. If this scent is unnatural to the fish they will tend not to bite. This might not be true for smaller, more inexperienced fish, but for larger experienced fish this rule is most certainly true. We want to make be sure that our hands are free of any unnatural odors. The easiest way to accomplish this is by grabbing a handful of grass of dirt and rubbing it into your hands before handling your bait or lure.
2. Pay Attention To Mother Nature – Mother Nature has an amazing impact on the feeding behavior of fish. When I use the term 'Mother Nature', I'm referring specifically to the weather and moon. By knowing when the weather and moon, or one of the two is in your favor as an angler is of the utmost importance. If you've ever had one of those epic days fishing where it seemed like you could do no wrong, it was more than likely due to these two forces of Mother Nature, rather than your prowess as an angler. Learn about the weather & moon and the ways they affect fishing, and you'll start catching more fish.
3. Pay Attention To Your Eyes – Having a quality pair of polarized glasses is a tip that can help any angler catch more fish. In the flowing waters of a river or stream polarized glasses are a must, not only for seeing the fish, but also seeing your line. Any bass fisherman who has fished for spawning bass knows exactly what I'm referring to as well. Pay attention to your eyes by getting yourself a pair of quality polarized sun glasses. With polarized glasses, like most things remember: you get what you pay for.

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Are you interested in knowing how to rig Powerbait to catch more trout? I assume so, or you wouldn't be reading this article. In this article I'm going to reveal the best way to rig Powerbait to catch more trout, and the best times to use said trout rig. These two valuable pieces of information will help anyone catch more trout on their next fishing outing. When talking about trout and Powerbait I think it's important to describe what it is we're fishing for. When you use Powerbait for trout the bottom line is that you're fishing for stocked fish, rather than 'native' fish. These are trout that have been raised and 'planted' by the government. There's nothing wrong with this, it's just the way it is. For the most part the rig that I'm going to describe is used for still fishing in lakes. This can be modified as you see fit, but for me, Powerbait is only used when still fishing is lakes for stocked trout. Many people ask what color Powerbait is best. I've always said that I've never believed that it matters. If one color isn't working, try another color, it's as simple as that. Stocked trout are no very sophisticated (to say the least) and I simply don't think that color matters much. The important thing to remember is that whatever color you use, make sure that it floats. Flotation is the important aspect this type of trout bait. Begin by taking the end of your line and slipping on an egg sinker (1/4 to ˝ ounce). Now tie on a small barrel swivel (size 10 or 12). The barrel swivel acts as a "stopper" for the weight and helps to prevent line twist. Now tie on a set of pre-tied gang hooks, size 8 or 10 is usually best. Now add enough Powerbait to each hook to completely cover each hook. In other words, when you're done you'll have two balls of Powerbait hanging from the end of your line. This is how to rig Powerbait to catch more trout. Now cast this rig into the lake, let it sink, and slowly reel in the slack line. Now prop your rod against an immovable object and wait. Your line should be completely taught. The rod tip will bounce when you start to get a bite (it shouldn’t take long). Now how do you make sure that you're fishing at the best time? The best time to be on the water fishing is determined by the weather and moon. All you have to do is pay attention to the weather and moon, and plan your fishing trips accordingly. Seriously, the weather and moon have an incredible impact on the feeding activity of trout and the better you understand this phenomenon the better. This might sound strange, but it's nonetheless true. Begin using these tips sooner, rather than later and you will begin catching more trout. Albeit stocked trout, but hey sometimes an anglers got to do what he or she has to do.

As trout anglers, this is what most of us are looking for right? How to catch more and bigger trout? Well, in this article I'm going to reveal some proven tips and techniques to help you do just that. These tips have been proven through more than fifty years of combined trout fishing experience, and were first taught to me more than twenty years ago by a man who I've always considered a "trout fishing master". This man has since moved on to another plane of existence, but his ideas live on, and will now help you catch more and bigger trout.

Let's begin with your hands. How much attention do you pay to your hands, or more specifically the scents that are on your hands? When fishing for trout your hands are worth paying attention to. You want to make sure that your hands are free of any unnatural odors, because these scents will transfer to your bait and cost you bites. A great tip is to grab a handful of grass or dirt before baiting up and rubbing it into your hands. This will eliminate any unnatural odors, such as gasoline or nicotine that might be on your hands.

How about the presentation of your bait? When trout fishing (especially for larger or more experienced trout) having your bait appear as natural as possible is very important. This is where gang hooks come into play. Gang hooks enable live bait (especially live worms) in a totally realistic and natural manner. With gang hooks, you'll never again be using a "worm ball" for bait. This makes a big difference, especially when it comes to larger, more experienced trout. When live bait is rigged on a set of #8 or #10 gang hooks and allowed to flow naturally with the current, the results can be deadly (for the trout that is).

If you want to catch more and bigger trout the next thing to do is make sure that you're on the water when the trout are the most active. How is this accomplished? Simply by paying attention to the weather and moon, and planning your fishing trips accordingly. The weather and moon hold a key to catching more and bigger trout.

Lastly, if you want to catch more and bigger trout there is no substitute for spending time on the water. This sounds simple, but it's nonetheless true. It also a great idea to learn new tips and techniques, but there is no substitute for spending time on the water practicing your craft. That's a good thing though, for those of us who would just as soon be on the water anyway, right? The more time that can be spent on the water, the better off you will be, there's simply no doubt about that.

The most enjoyable and sporting type of fishing is ultra light fishing. Ultra light fishing simply means employing very light gear, which to me is the size gear that should be employed in most situations anyway. In this article, I'm going to outline some ultra light fishing techniques that will help anyone become more successful.

Ultra light fishing forces us to "play" our catch, and thus become better anglers. It is the most enjoyable and satisfying form of fishing, to me. Ultra light fishing can be done for trout in small rivers and streams or largemouth bass in lakes. The key is in the gear that's employed. Let's discuss that 'gear', before we get down to the actual techniques.

When I refer to the word 'gear', I'm referring specifically to your rod, reel, and fishing line. In many Ultra light fishing situations we are going to be using rods and reels that are "ultra light action". This is usually determined by a small 'ul' being printed somewhere in the description of the rod or reel or on the pieces of equipment themselves. When fishing for larger fish, such as largemouth bass, the easiest thing to due is to increase the length of the rod that is used. This way ultra light reels, hooks, and equipment can still be employed, and larger fish can still be landed.

Let's get down to the actual ultra light fishing techniques that will help you catch more fish, and become a better angler. Let's discuss being on the water at the proper times. What do I mean by this? Simple. We only get so much time to fish, so the time that we do get to spend on the water is very important. The best way to maximize your time is to plan your fishing trips around the weather and moon. These two forces of Mother Nature have a dramatic impact on fishing.

The best ultra light fishing technique is to use gang hooks. Gang hooks are the best way to present live bait (especially live worms), and having five or ten sets of pre-tied gang hooks with you is always a good idea. They attach to your line by using a small barrel swivel, and then small split shot sinkers are used for weight. If this type of rig is baited with a live worm and allowed to flow naturally with the current of a river or stream, the results can be dramatic. Ultra light fishing and gang hooks have always been like pea's and carrots to me.

The bottom line is that ultra light fishing is the best and most challenging way to catch fish. If you've never tried using gear that's matched to what you're fishing for, do yourself a favor and give it a shot. I'm telling you from experience that catching a four pound smallmouth on four-pound test in the flowing water of a small river or stream is as much fun as can be had with your clothes on!