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  • Question
    Is late morning a good time to fish?
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    No. It would be better to go fishing early in the morning. This is when the fish come out to eat and are the most active. By late morning, the sun is too high. This makes the fish more visible to predators, and causes the fish to go into hiding.
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    I caught a two pound trout yesterday. It's in the fridge. Can I wait and clean it before I eat it tomorrow?
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    You should clean a fish immediately. If you don't prepare the fish shortly after cleaning, freeze it. Do not freeze it without cleaning it first.
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    Is something is wrong when a bass bites a fake minnow bait when the exact time was 12:04 p.m.?
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    No, it easy very normal for bass to be out and about during the day, it is just not very common though.
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    What are the recommended baits/lures for bass fishing from the bank in lakes/ponds?
    Community Answer
    Storm rubber minnows or beetle spinners should work for you.
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    When is the best time to catch yellow belly?
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    Early morning and late night works, just before (and after) you can feel the full force of the sun.
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    What is the best bait for bank shore saltwater fishing?
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    Fresh, dead shrimp are your best choice. You can also use live shrimp.
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    If high tide is at 8:30 PM, should I go fishing around 5 PM?
    Community Answer
    Yes, that would be a good time to give it a shot!
  • Question
    Is it better to fish at high tide or low tide?
    Community Answer
    It depends on what fish you want to catch, but high tide is typically better for fishing.
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    If high tide occurs at 8:29 am, when is it a good time to go snapper fishing off the dock?
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    Most of the time snapper school farther off shore so you probably won't catch them off a dock unless it is a very long pier
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    Is it better to set my catfish rig with the weight on first then hook?
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    A very convenient and great way of rigging your catfish rig is similar to a drop-shot rig, but instead of having 1-2 of distance between the weight and hook, only give yourself 6-12 inches of distance between the weight and hook.
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    What is the best bait for sea fishing from rocks, and what could I catch?
    Community Answer
    Use crayfish tails or heads. It's the ocean, you could catch anything - sea bass, crabs, even mullets!
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    What about lake fishing for trout?
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    I've had good luck with lakers in the mid-afternoon, mainly because that's when we finally reach those remote lakes. Since they stay down deep in the cold water, I think they're somewhat indifferent to surface conditions.
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    What's the best bait for bass?
    Community Answer
    Poppers and worms (live or artificial), late afternoon.
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    What is the best lure to catch trout in lakes?
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    The lures that work best for me are yellow (lemon twist) power bait, or yellow red spotted spinner baits.
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    What is the best lure for bass fishing in muddy ponds that does not require a jig?
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    Light/bright color soft body lures, live worms and hard shell lures like poppers are all good options.
  • Question
    How do I tie a drop shot hook on the line and what size weight do I use?
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    Use a size 1-2 drop shot hook when setting up your drop shot rig. Thread the tag end of the leader into the eye on the top of the hook so that you have 6–8 in (15–20 cm) of line to work with. Then, use a palomar knot, swivel knot, or uni knot to secure the hook to the leader.
  • Question
    How do I find piers to fish from?
    Community Answer
    Do a google search for "fishing piers near me." You should get a map showing you all the nearest spots.
  • Question
    What is the best time for catching carp?
    Jesse Cantrell
    Community Answer
    The best time of year to catch big carp is during spring. Like many other fish species, carp move to warmer water during early spring. And just like other species, the biggest fish in the system usually are the first to move into shallow black-bottom bays in lakes, reservoirs, and river backwater areas.
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    What is the best time to catch perch?
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    The best time of day to catch perch can change suddenly on any day. Perch fishing is usually best in the early morning or evening hours during late spring and early summer and late afternoon or evening in late summer.
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    When is the proper time and tide to catch barramundi?
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    The best months to fish for Barramundi are the summer months (November to March), during stable humid conditions. And the best time is dawn and dusk to go for Barramundi fishing. And the proper tide is the dig tides.
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    When is the best time to ice fish?
    Alex
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    Head to northern areas and regions such as Russia, Canada, or England. The winter creates a lot of ice, and you might want to check out our guide on How to Ice Fish .
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    What is the best way to clean a trout? Should I cut out the belly or fillet it?
    Alex
    Top Answerer
    Try our article on How to Clean a Trout ; it gives some good tips on the process.
  • Question
    What is the best time to go fishing in Maine?
    Alex
    Top Answerer
    The best time is probably late May or June; the temperature of the water at that time attracts fish.
  • Question
    When is the best time to fish for trout?
    Community Answer
    Really early is best but anytime is a great time to trout fish. You are going to catch more if you watch the sunrise from the bank.
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    When is the best time to fish for trout?
    Community Answer
    Trout bite most during feeding time, when mosquitoes and bugs are most active, so the best fishing times are in the warmer seasons. In summer, the best times of day to fish are early morning and late evening. In the spring and fall, it's best to go out around dusk.
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    When is the best time to go fishing for trout?
    ANDREW JENSEN
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    The best time is early morning or at dusk. That is when the bigger fish will be more active.
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