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There is probably no bait more popular than the live worms, or as Hank Hill once called them, "good old American worms". The funny thing about this is that most anglers don't rig their live worms in an effective manner. In this article I'm going to explain how to rig a live worm for fishing, so that you know the most effective way to do it.

Most anglers rig a live worm for fishing like this: Tie on a hook (usually a fairly large hook) and then proceed to hook a live worm onto that hook. The worm is hooked onto the hook by either hooking it over and over again or by attempting the "thread" the worm onto the hook, so that not too much of the body is hanging off. We've all done this, and most anglers continue to rig live worms in one of these two ways to this day.

The problem with these two methods is that they simply aren't very effective. Both of the traditional ways of rigging live worms for fishing end up creating what I like to call a worm ball. And a worm ball looks anything but natural, which is to say the way a live worm looks naturally. This cost anglers a TON of bites, especially from larger, more experienced fish. Not only that but if you're dealing with small fish, you'll lose a lot of bait using these methods. The fish will "pick" at the worm and end up stealing your worm.

The best way to remedy this problem and rib a live worm for fishing is to employ a set of gang hooks. A set of gang hooks is simply a pair of small hooks, tied in tandem, thus enabling you to present live worms in a totally natural and effective manner. A live worm should be presented in an outstretched and natural manner, which is exactly what gang hooks allow you to do. Give them a shot and see for yourself, they are quite effective.

Now that you know how to rig a live worm for fishing, the next thing you need is an effective way to carry those live worms with you. Many anglers simply carry the container of worms with them, and open it and take out a worm as needed. This obviously works, but isn't very effective. As a matter of fact carrying your worms this way can be a real pain in the butt. That's why you need a bait bag. A bait bag is simply a small pouch that hangs off of your fishing vest and holds your live worms. This way your worms are always "at your fingertips" (literally) waiting to be used. With a bait bag re-baiting and/or baiting up takes seconds, rather than minutes.

These two tips will make you a much more effective and successful angler. Remember, just because we like to use live worms as bait, it doesn't mean that we have to do it in an ineffective manner. These simple tips make a very big difference. How am I so sure of this fact? Because I've been personally using these methods for more than 20 years, and know how effective they are.

Updated on: 4/17/2008
The Best Time For Fishing

As anglers, the answer to the question posed in this article, the best time for fishing, is anytime we can, am I right? We always want to be on the water, or at least we want to be on the water as much as we can. We want to be on the water as much as we can, but the reality is that some times are better than others for fishing. As a matter of fact, the best time for fishing can be determined fairly easily by simply paying attention to two forces of Mother Nature.

These two forces of Mother Nature impact the behavior of fish to a much greater degree than you might have imagined. Have you ever had one of those epic days fishing, when you caught a ton of fish? Not only did you catch a ton of fish, but the fish were also quite large as well? Anyone who spends a lot of time on the water has had an experience such as this, and the two forces of Mother Nature that I'm referring to more than likely had a lot to do with it.

The two forces of Mother Nature I'm referring to are the weather and the moon. These two factors affect the behavior and feeding activity of fish to a great degree. Not only do they affect the behavior of fish, but once you understand how, you can use this information to your advantage by determining the best time for fishing. So, how do we figure out exactly how these two forces of Mother Nature can work to our advantage?

You can begin by educating yourself. This can be accomplished by a little bit of study. An internet search can be preformed, and you will get a TON of information. The problem with this is that you'll have to wade through a lot of crap to get to the information you need. You can also buy some books or e-books on the subject to learn the necessary information. The point is that the information needs to be learned.

The truth is that the information that you need to know about the weather and moon and their impact on fishing, can be learned in about a half an hour (as long as you get the information in 1 place). The best time for fishing is contained within the weather and moon, and the more you understand this the better off you'll be.

As soon as you understand how this works, you'll be able to plan your fishing trips accordingly. For example, did you know that any time there is a full moon; you should be on the water fishing? Well, it's true. Fish are much more active during certain phases of the moon, and a full moon is one of those phases. The same kind of simple rules apply to the weather as well. Do a little study and start using this information to your advantage sooner, rather than later.

Updated on: 4/17/2008
Trout Fishing Guide

In this article, I'm going to provide you with a quick trout fishing guide, in the hopes that these tips and techniques will help you to become a more successful angler. Trout fishing season is getting ready to begin in most part of the country, and these simple tips and techniques will help anyone catch more trout. Every tip contained in this trout fishing guide has been proven through more that fifty years of combined trout fishing experience.

The first thing that I want to cover in this trout fishing guide is your hands. Although this may sound strange, your hands are a very important factor in trout fishing. You see, trout have a very sensitive sense of smell and if there are any unnatural odors (such as smoke or gasoline for example) on your hands, these scents will transfer to your bait or lure. If trout detect any unnatural odors, they will tend not to bite (especially with larger and more experienced fish). The easy remedy for this problem is to rub some grass or dirt into your hands before baiting up. This eliminates any unnatural odors that might be on your hands.

The next thing to keep in mind is the size of your gear. When trout fishing, very light gear should be employed. As a matter of fact, I personally prefer ultra light gear. When I refer to the word "gear", I'm referring specifically to your rod, reel, and fishing line. For trout fishing ultra light rods and reels, spooled with fishing line no heavier than six-pound test is a must. I personally use (and suggest) four-pound test line or lighter, but six-pound test is the heaviest that should be employed for trout fishing.

When fishing for trout it's also very important that your bait is presented in a natural manner. This means using something called gang hooks. Gang hooks are simply a pair of small hooks tied in tandem that enable live bait (and especially live worms) to be presented in a completely natural manner. Natural presentation makes a huge difference in trout fishing. This is why every trout angler that uses bait should always have pre-tied gang hooks available to be used.

The next thing to make sure of is that you're on the water art the proper times. What do I mean by this? I simply mean that there are certain times during the days and months that are better for fishing that other times. These "better fishing times" are directly correlated to the weather and moon. Knowing about the weather and moon, and how these two forces of Mother Nature impact fishing is a key to trout fishing success. Pay attention to the weather and moon, and use this information to make sure that you're on the water art the proper times, and you'll catch more trout, it's as simple as that.

No trout fishing guide would be complete without mentioning that there is no substitute for spending time on the water. The more time you can spend on the water, fishing for trout, the better. There is simply no substitute for practicing your craft. This is good for people like me, because there is no place I would rather be than standing in a flowing river, trying to catch a trout or three. I assume you feel the same way.

Updated on: 3/31/2008
Trout Fishing Secrets – Revealed

More than twenty years ago I had the pleasure of knowing, and learning from a man who was a true trout fishing master. This man was able to catch trophy trout (larger than 20 inches) consistently out of heavily fished small rivers and streams in Central Pennsylvania. Other anglers rarely caught trout of this caliber out of these waters, but this man did. Through fishing with him, I learned some great trout fishing secrets, which I'm going to reveal in this article.

The first thing for you to keep in mind is that this man always used ultra light gear for trout fishing is small rivers and streams. That is: ultra light action rods and reels, and his reel were always spooled with four pound test line at the heaviest. Using ultra light gear and light line is amazingly important to trout fishing. I found this secret out early on in my fishing career.

The next secret to keep in mind is to always use gang hooks for trout fishing, especially when using live worms. You see, gang hooks enable live bait (and especially live worms) to be presented in a completely natural manner. This trout fishing secret simply results in more bites. Trout can be a very finicky fish and natural presentation is very important. My mentor insisted on using gang hooks, and once you use them, you will as well.

His next secret was to be as efficient as possible. This meant employing things like retractors and bait bags. Retractors are great for carrying your lightweight fishing gear like nail clippers, and a bait bag is great for carrying your live worms. You see, a bait bag is a small pouch that hangs off of your fishing vest and holds your live worms while you're fishing. This means that your bait is literally at your fingertips at all times. This saves a ton of time baiting up, and gives you more time with your line in the water, where the trout are, rather than out of the water while you bait up. Being efficient as an angler is a true trout fishing secret.

This man also insisted on fishing at the proper times. What do I mean by this? It's actually quite simple. In order to make sure that you're fishing at the proper times, you need to pay attention to the weather & moon. These two forces of Mother Nature play a very big role in the behavior of trout, and the more you understand how, the better. For example, more large trout are caught during certain phases of the moon. You need to be on the water at these times.

These simple, yet extremely effective trout fishing secrets are time testes and proven to be effective through more than fifty years of combined fishing experience. Give one or all of them a sot sooner, rather than later, and you will become a much more successful trout angler. I've personally been using every one of these secrets with great success for more than 20 years.

Updated on: 3/21/2008
Why Do Fish Bite?

It seems as if anyone who spends time fishing has an answer (or thinks they have an answer) to why fish bite. In reality there are many reasons, but is there one answer that's batter tan the others? In this article we're going to discuss some of the most important reasons why fish bite, so that we can try to answer the question posed in the title of this article – why do fish bite.

A couple of the most important reasons why fish bite or don't bite has to do with water temperature and clarity. When water temperatures are extremely cold the fish's metabolism slows down, making the fish much less interested in eating (and thus biting). So water temperature fluctuations affect whether or not fish bite. How about water clarity? The clarity of the water the fish are swim in obviously affects whether or not a fish will bite as well. If a fish is having a difficult time seeing your bait, it only makes sense that they are less apt to bite, right?

So water temperature and water clarity play a role as to why fish bite, but there are two more important factors. Those two factors are the weather and moon. The weather and moon play a very big role is answering the question; why do fish bite. These two forces of Mother Nature play as big a role in whether or not fish bite as the type of bait and/or lure that you use. Believe it or not, it's true, and you can begin using this information to your advantage, by paying attention to these two forces of Mother Nature.

Don't worry; it's not necessary to become an astronomer or meteorologist. All you have to do is spend about 45 minutes studying the subjects of the weather and moon, and you'll be good to go. All you need to do is find out how the weather & moon relate to fishing, and you'll realize how to use this information to your advantage. In other words, once you understand the information, you'll know to spend more time on the water when the moon is in certain phases.

Not only that, but you'll also understand how a storm moving through your fishing area will affect the fish. This way you can be on the water when it most advantageous. Using this information to your advantage simply means that you'll be on the water when the fish are the most active, which means that you'll get more bites.

If you truly want to know why fish bite, the weather and moon play a very large role. Probably to a much greater degree than you might have imagined. Begin using these two forces of Mother Nature to you advantage, and you'll begin getting more bites, and subsequently catching more fish.