IF you could pass on 1 fishing lesson ~
 

What would it be?

For me it was something that i really came to the realization of over the past 2 weeks being on vacation.

No matter what type of water you fish or species you target you can always bridge the gap between water types ( sweet -salty , River - Ditch) and species, they behave and hunt the same. So use some simular techniques you do in other situations and it will help produce more fish, especially reading the water.

Be patient
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That fishing most of the time is not about the catch... but the mental and physical pursuit.
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keep a detailed log of your fishing exploits: What worked, what didnt work, wind, moon, tide, season, water quality, how long you stayed, what other people were doing/using and where... the more information the better. Its kinda fun looking back and remembering a really good day, who you were with and what happened; You'll be suprised how much you forget just off the top of your head. Me especially :smokin:

Have FUN
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fish out every cast as though a fiddy is eyeballing your plug.

Teach your kids about the importance of catch and release.
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Double down on the below statement
 

YUP!

THIS

You can't catch fish with your line out of the water...

IF SOMEONE HOOKS UP STAND 2' AWAY AND CAST DOWN CURRENT!
FOR REAL..... TAKE OUT WHAT YOU BRING IN. DONT CRAP WHERE YOU FISH!

Being a good steward to the environment.

I'm tryingto pass on to my kids the joy, mystery and respect that comes from fishing. To always treat the animal with respect, even those "trash fish and bait stealers". It's their ocean, we're just visiting, they're doing what they were meant to do.

You Should've of been here yesterday :)
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When fishing wooden plugs (or any kind of artificial) vary your retrieve speed and find how the fish like it!! I see too many people who think "FAST".........is the ONLY way!:uhuh:

No cell phones.

Respect everyone and everything you come in contact with on the water.
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Lotta good responses.

Mine would be that I am an idiot and not a good fisherman and probably never will be. The best lesson I learned was to get over myself, accept that I will never be "great" and just enjoy what little time I have to fish, whenever I can.


I think the true "greats" have it in them to begin with and hone their skills through practice. If you have ever watched and observed people when they fish than you know what I mean.

Don't fish with me. I suck! :rotf3:

Catching fish is a bonus, enjoy the chase in it's entirety. Watch the sun/moon rise/set. Listen to the surroundings, enjoy the act as a whole. Appreciate it . And swear alot because it helps.
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Its not about catchin ><><ENJOY

The one lesson I try to impress on my nephews is to pay attention to the details. Re-tie knots, sharpen hooks, plan where you are goin to land a fish before your first cast. Check you leader and line often. All the simple stuff and the main reasons guys loose trophy fish. "The little things"

Don't take it seriously
Don't put fishing before friendship
Have a plan in case of emergency!

Trust your gut. If something inside of you tells you to try something or someplace do it. It's put 3 of the big fish on my walls by doing so.

i am with Chris on this,don't take it seroiusly,it is only a fish.it is all about the people you meet and the good times you have.when you get over trying to prove youself you will find it is much easier to put fish on the beach.

You wanna meet some great people pick up a surf rod an give it a try.There are some really great people out there.

Same as it's ever been, "Be Prepared", and slow is better.

That it's not about the fish.

don't crowd a guy who is catching fish and was there before you ... respect.

Or cast on my side
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