Bank Fishing: Family Friendly Fishing Anywhere

Posted by admin on July 10th, 2011 filed in Uncategorized

Bank fishing can be just as much fun as fishing from a boat. Here are some tips that you can take to the bank.

If you’re fishing for game fish such as bass or crappie, fish around structures such as submerged stumps or bushes and weeds. Most fishermen avoid these areas because of the potential for losing lures and tackle when they get entangled. Unfortunately, these areas are where the fish live and its better to risk a hook or two than to try and fish in non-productive places.

Lures that are relatively snag-free work best. If the angler is after bass, the best type of lure is a plastic worm or other soft plastic lures that are rigged with the hooked point buried in the body. Spinnerbaits and topwater lures are also great for avoiding tangles and catching fish. For catfish, crappie or bluefish, use live bait with a slip bobber to float the bait at a depth that the fish are biting.

The best times for bank fishing are early in the morning and late in the evening because at this time of day the light is not so bright and the fish are less likely to spook.