Fishing is a wonderful pastime, especially when you take it up as a hobby. While you find new places to hike and enjoy the wonderful natural environment around you, you may also come across some excellent fishing spots.
If you've got an interest in fishing and consider it to be something you'd like to take up, then there are certainly some great benefits to it. Not only is it fun when you catch a fish but it also provides the individual with an opportunity to relax and unwind.
With that being said, here are some top tips for fishing on your next hike.
Before you go throwing your rod into a random pool of water, it's important to do your research. Just because you've stumbled across a lake or nearby river, doesn't mean it's going to be the ideal spot for fishing.
Just like hiking, your fishing experience needs to be one that's well planned out and that perhaps doesn't deter you too much from the hike itself. Take a look at the local area you're hiking in and what might be available depending on the route you are taking.
There are going to be some regular spots that see locals fishing in the area and then you're going to get recommendations online from avid fishers who travel near and far for these spots.
When hiking, chances are, you're going to come across many different fishing spots and that means plenty to choose from. However, in order to get those best spots, it's worth seeking the advice of experienced fishers and those who have done their fair share of traveling when it comes to sourcing out the best fishing spots in the country or world for that matter.
To help with the hike and the hungry work it takes to fish, it's good to pack plenty of food and drinks. Of course, with hiking, you're probably more than equipped with snacks and drinks to keep your going. However, for the average fisherman or woman, it's often a period of time where you're waiting around and that can be a time where snacks come in handy.
Be sure to pack plenty of food so that you can keep yourself calm and collected while waiting for those fish to bite!
There will be times in the year when your hikes are in a much cooler climate. It's important to look at what type of clothing you'll be wearing when going on the hike in order to keep you warm but dry at the same time.
With fishing, it can often be a more wet-prone activity, especially if you're traipsing close to the shoreline or even taking yourself out further into the water via a boat. Therefore, it might be good to pack some extra thermals and some fish-friendly attire that you can change into as and when it's needed.
Wrapping up for the cooler months of the year is always advised, as is making sure to wear plenty of sunscreen when it gets warm.
There is a lot of equipment out there to choose from when it comes to your fishing experience. If you're starting it up as a hobby and you're going out fishing for the first time, then you'll certainly want to think about getting yourself the basics.
A good starting point is a rod and reel combo. That simplifies the process by having it all in one. If you don't have any experience in assembling fishing rods, then you might find it a stressful process to do the first time.
What type of fish and sea life are going to be in the areas where you're hiking? Every area offers something a little different and then when you go further afield, like to another country, there's going to be an abundance of options.
It's worth considering what's out there and what you need to look at catching or throwing back into the water.
To help with your fishing expedition – whatever size that may be – make sure you're packing everything in a fishing-friendly bag. Similar to that of your bag you take while hiking, you want to ensure it has all of the relevant, handy compartments to put everything in.
