| How to Organize Your Swim |
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After you have selected your swim the next step is setting up your gear and swim. Keeping your swim organized and tidy whilst static session fishing makes life a lot easier than having your tackle thrown down every which way. Not only does it keep things at hand, but it can help you to avoid making silly little mistakes which sometimes cost you fish. The following points outline some of the more important considerations when static bait fishing: First erect your shelter. Some questions you should ask yourself are: In which direction is the wind blowing? Can I see the lake to observe fish movement? Is there adequate space to land fish? Is it too close to the water's edge? These simple questions are very often overlooked by anglers. Having an organized bivvy is just as important as having an organized swim. Knowing where things are when you need them makes life so much easier. Pay special attention to the small and sharp items of tackle, such as needles and hooks. Keep important items of tackle at hand, such as scales, slings, sacks, forceps, Klin-ik, cameras. Make sure that your rods are not placed so that you are constantly falling over them. However, do not set them up so that they are too far away. Be sensible with your decision and be aware of the situation you are fishing (close to snags, for example). Always have an idea in your mind as to where you are going to land fish. There is nothing worse than spending hour after hour waiting for a pick-up only to lose the fish because you are undecided about where you are going to net it. Make sure the chosen area is free from obstructions or anything else which may hinder the task. Ensure that you have an idea of where you are going to unhook fish and that there is sufficient space surrounding the area for you to place the landing net. The unhooking mat should preferably be well back from the water's edge and well away from any objects that could injure the fish. If you wish to take photographs of any fish you may catch, always decide beforehand on where you're going to do this. To smooth the process it also helps to prepare the camera equipment in advance. If the lake you are fishing permits the sacking of fish then decide on a suitable area in advance to minimize any stress put on the fish. Look for an area which has sufficient depth and is well away from any obstructions. |
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