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When someone says "river fishing", what do you think of? Do you tend to think of fishing in a river for salmon or steelhead? Or do you think of fishing in a muddy river for fish like catfish? Or maybe you think of fishing in a crystal clear river for trout or smallmouth bass? We all have our favorite version of "river fishing", and in this article I'm going to provide you with some effective river fishing tips that are best employed while wading and fishing in small rivers.
I learned how to fish rivers effectively more than 20 years ago by my best friends' father, who was a legendary fisherman from central Pennsylvania. This man was a great river fisherman the river fishing tips outlined in this article come directly from things he taught me. If you want to know how to fish rivers effectively, this article is for you.
These tips are effective for almost any fish that swims in the flowing waters of small rivers and streams such as smallmouth bass, trout, whitefish, and even walleye. The tips can also be easily modified for larger fish such as steelhead and salmon.
The first thing to keep in mind when wading and fishing in rivers is that in most cases the water that you're fishing is very clear. This means that the heavier your fishing line is the more visible it is to the fish you're trying to catch. When wading and fishing in rivers you always want to use fishing line that's as light as possible. In other words match your line to the fish you expect to catch. For example, when fishing for trout or smallmouth bass in rivers, I always use four pound test monofilament. The less visible your fishing line is to the fish, the more bites you will receive; it's as simple as that.
When fishing in river, especially while wading, it's important to remember that the bottom is your friend. Whether you are fishing bait or throwing small spinners, spoons, or lures bouncing your offering along the bottom it very effective when river fishing. If you want to know how to fish rivers, remember that the bottom is your friend. And remember that getting snagged is also quite common when fishing in rivers. As my mentor used to say, "If your not getting snagged, you're not fishing in the right place".
Another important river fishing tip is to be as organized as possible. You want to have your fishing gear and bait where it's easily accessible. This means that a fishing vest is a "must have" item. A fishing vest is the most effective way to organize your gear for river fishing while wading. If you like to fish with bait, another great product for fishing while wading is a bait bag. Of all of the river fishing tips in this article this might be the best. Makes using live bait (such as worms) a ton easier. The point is that when wading and fishing in rivers you want to be able to concentrate on the task at hand and being organized helps you accomplish this task.
The tips contained in this article will make you a much more successful river angler if they are put into practice. This is the key to being successful with any type of fishing. Practice. The bottom line is that the more time you can spend on the water practicing your craft, the more successful you will be.
Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 25 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his five year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country.
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