Fishing Mistakes I Learned the Hard Way - Fishing Basics
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- Опубліковано 28 тра 2024
- These fishing tips will help you to NOT make the same mistakes I made for years when I was learning how to fish.
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I'm 38 now but haven't fished since I was 11, this was an outstanding video for bringing me up to speed as well as learning more. Thank you so much and please please keep posting. I watch two channels for fishing tips, yours and Tacticl Bassin but I genuinely like and learn more from your content then those guys. please keep posting and thank you so much sir.
Thank you - I really appreciate it. More to come!
Saaaame. I'm 37 and just got back into fishing after a 20+ year break. Welcome back!
Me, too. I'm just over 50 and have come to realize (and love) that there's so much more to fishing than I thought as a boy. It's engaging, mentally stimulating, and a beautiful activity...most of the time!
@@kimharman9402 Well said.
I've never fished in my entire life and I'm 33. I'm only here trying to pick up some tips as I'm going to the beach tomorrow to try it. No rod. Just a stick, some lines, stone sinkers, hooks, a net, basket and home made bait. I'll see how it goes
My grandfather used to take me fishing every weekend when i was a kid for years and years. Havent been fishing since I was a kid and wanted to get back into it in memory of him. Thanks for all these videos and I really do mean it. It has allowed me to pick fishing back up without my grandfathers help and know how. I dont know what happens after we die but I hope he's somewhere looking down proud that I'm carrying on our family traditions without him. All thanks to you and people like you boss
I'm glad my videos have been helpful to you! Make Grandpa proud and catch a big one!
Sounds very similar to me right now
Major mistakes I've made in the Greater Los Angeles Area where I was born and raised:
Mistake #1 -- Was never taught how to properly hold a fish. I was scared off from fishing as a kid because of too many random jabs, pokes, and stabs. At 4:46 in your video you show how to hold a fish safely and properly. Fish-gripping tools also gave me some confidence until I learned how to safely handle different fish species.
Mistake #2 -- When I started fishing seriously four years ago at 32 years of age, I spent too much time at unstocked city lakes and ponds and blamed myself for the lack of fish. Can't catch fish where there are no fish! 😅 Eventually learned to read the DF&G stocking reports.
Mistake #3 -- Got the itch to fish and spent a lot of money on gear without realizing what I truly needed. Came out okay overall but definitely wasted at least $600 on equipment that's better off renting.
Mistake #4 -- Lived by the ocean my whole life but didn't go offshore fishing until my mid 30's. Wrestlin' some of these bigger fish would be much easier if I was a younger man! 😂
Good tips. Most anglers can definitely relate to #3 on your list!
Im 27 and getting back into fishing lately, live in minnesota and that texas bass and knots tip hit me like a truck
Haha thanks for the comment.
I'm 15 and just started to get in to fishing all most every one i know does not like going fishing and your channel helped me learn so much keep up the great work man
Thanks - glad to hear it! Good luck on the water.
I've also got a tip for beginning fishermen.
It's a good idea to use line that is tested for a lesser weight than your rod. That way, if you catch a chunker and the only way this fight will end is with something breaking, you spare the rod and take it out on the cheaper line instead.
Good tip. If heavier line is being used, you could set the drag light enough to spare the rod, but there's really no reason to have the heavy line if you can't use it to its potential anyway.
@@FishingwithNat Ah! So that's what drag adjustment is for. Nice! Thanks for the help and all that you do here on UA-cam.
@@thomaslardinois6383 Glad I could help.
Thank you so much for this channel. Just getting back into fishing after many years and these videos are straight to the point and just helpful. Some UA-cam anglers really love to hear their own voices. You really get to the meat of it and don’t drag it unnecessarily. I’ve downloaded a bunch of your videos via the app for when I’m out on the water.
Thanks. I don't like watching videos full of fluff and nonsense, so I don't make my own videos like that. I appreciate the comment.
Another great video! I have definitely made all these mistakes myself. It never hurts at the end of a fishing day to take some time to reflect on what worked and didn't work that day. This will help with recognizing fish behavior patterns, seasonal locations, and picking the right tackle for the conditions.
Agree 100%
I always used a black rubber worm in the weedy areas . I still do 40 + years later .
I carry such a variety of tackle on my kayak that I hardly get skunked . But , even if you get skunked , atleast you got out there and had some fun.
Well said. And yes, sometimes the old classics are all you need to put lots of fish in the kayak!
bad knots are always a common mistake in fishing
Definitely. A lot of lures and fish are lost because of bad knots.
This is very true, friend and I lost a few lures in a single day because of this specific knot.
@@jonathanluis4966 You're not the only one. Learning to tie a good knot is so important.
I'm pretty new to fishing, only been casting for a year, and this channel has given me so much great advice
Thanks for the kind words. More videos to come!
Thanks!
I'm turning 30, have 1 child and getting a new born on the way. I want to build on something I can do with my kids and this seems like a awesome video to start fishing again.
Can't wait!
At the age 13 I did go to river on bicycle . Now I am 60 will go in my car with barbeque, sandwiches, fruits etc.again I want to try this after a gap of 47 years . Purchased all relevant things line, lure, sticks,
Great - good luck fishing!
Great video! I have started paying attention to weather patterns as well. Thank you for the great content!!
Definitely. I'm headed out tomorrow but we're expecting 91*F and sunny with no wind. Could be a brutal day but I'll be out there at sunrise to beat the heat.
Just wanted to say I absolutely love your channel and you are my go-to for all things fishing. Your videos are to-the-point and packed with so much good information - I'm an absolute beginner and you've taught me everything I now know about fishing. God bless you and your family!
Thank you, I appreciate you taking the time to leave this feedback. 🙂
Nat. This is the best channel for all your fishing needs. Thank you for your knowledge and contents brother!
Thank you! More to come...
Awesome.
I am retired, and this is the fishing video I needed
Perfect. Thanks for the feedback!
Just picked up fishing here in Texas, excited to learn with your vidoes and my own experiences!
Excellent - welcome and good luck!
I can relate to so many of these!
I have so much to learn and improve on.
Most anglers can! Hopefully many people who watch the video can learn from these mistakes instead of having to learn them the hard way!
Always enjoy your videos, thanks for posting!
Thanks - I appreciate the comment
Hey Nat,
Would love for you to do a guide on setting the hook. I'm a beginner and am rather frustrated at how many hooks I've had that are poor quality (fish is barely on) and cases where the hook is unremovable. Thanks!
Thanks for the suggestion. In most cases, it's best to set the hook right away, but you'll want to wait a couple of seconds with topwater lures like frogs. Sometimes a fish will suck a bait down immediately, and some deep hooks are inevitable. This problem is the worst with live bait because they may be chewing on your bait for quite a while before you get any indication that a fish has your bait.
You earned my subscription can’t wait to hear your videos new and past
Thanks and welcome!
@@FishingwithNat Hell yeah bro
Stumbled across your channel… Honestly from what I’ve seen so far .. it’s Amazing 👍👍. I’m a subscriber now.
Thank you and welcome!
This is a great video and I think this should be a regular series because there are so many things to learn that I wanted to give up many times in the beginning and I'm still in the beginning after only fishing for a year
I certainly have made other mistakes and may very well create a Part 2 to this video
@@FishingwithNat I would love that :) Your channel is awesome and a great resource for all fishermen
@@GregTurismo Thank you
Great video buddy! Thanks for taking the time to share some helpful information. Keep doing what you do my friend! As always, #FishingwithNat rocks!!!
Thanks. I appreciate your comments!
Thank you!
Great video, I love the format of these videos, I frequently binge them. Can you do a video on good lures for rivers or some type of video like that? Thanks for the great content.
Thanks for the suggestion. I have been meaning to do a video about how to fish a river and show some of my favorite baits for rivers. One of these days!
Thanks for the video man, cant relate more having recently lost lures due to bad fg knot.
We've all been there. Thanks for the comment.
Wah asik mancing, alamnya indah , videonya bagus
Thank you
Great video Nat ( as always) , so can you tell us from your experience which lure is good for weedy areas?
Spinnerbaits are nice if the vegetation isn't too thick. If it's really thick, I go right to frogs of various styles. Regular frogs over the super heavy stuff, and kicking frogs like a Little Bigfoot if there's a bunch of open water around too. You can check out our Topwater Frog Fishing Tips video for more recommendations and explanation on frog fishing techniques ua-cam.com/video/czTtqyDKDcA/v-deo.html
Couldn't have said it better! cheers!
Thanks for the feedback!
I've been fishing every few months for the last 4 years and haven't caught anything yet lol I feel like these tips will definitely help me out!
What have you been fishing with? Are you trying to catch a particular species?
@@FishingwithNat so I was mostly using power bait on a treble hook and I recently have been trying a spinner bait. I had no idea what I was fishing for before, but now I know it's usually trout and catfish in the lakes over here
@@Space-Fonzo-7 When you say power bait, do you mean the soft stuff you mush around a hook? (Powerbait is a whole line of Berkley products). If you want to catch catfish, I'd recommend trying a nightcrawler or a piece of cheese on a single hook with a sinker. Those are the easiest ways to catch a catfish. Trout like inline spinners or small worms. Keep in mind that trout like cooler water, so they are often deep in lakes in the summertime (15ft+), especially during the daytime.
@@FishingwithNat yes that's the bait I was using. Thank you I'm going to take these tips with me to the lake tomorrow!
@@Space-Fonzo-7 I am excited to hear how it goes!
Good tips. Thanks :)
Glad you liked the video. Thanks
Got skunked today, this made me feel better. Thanks.
It happens to the best of us!
Pointing your rod tip at your lure is good one but in lakes and ocean. In shallow waters, river and rapid moving water it won't always work. Point is to make the lure swim naturally and that means directing it over rocks, plants etc. The lure can also sink too much if you point the rod tip at the lure.
Right. Pointing the rod tip at the lure was actually one of my mistakes. It is much better to keep the rod at an angle to the line so you can swim it toward or away from something, twitch it, etc., and it takes some stress/shock away from your line and redirects it to your rod.
@@FishingwithNat oooh it was a mistake? Oh yeah sorry i tought you said to do it. I missed it completely and i blaim me for being a bit slow and not being a native english speaker😂 anyways i have noticed that there is a point in fishing in rapid moving water where you want to make spinner surface with the current. Or atleast try that too. Learned it from fly fishing and it works for spinners etc. Mimics a small bug or fish surfacing. Sometimes i get strikes that way too
Hey and i really enjoy these tips! They are short and informative even for more experienced folk👍 thank you for your effort🙏
@@bobthebuilder2922 Thank you. Yes, I agree - bouncing a spinner at the surface can trigger strikes sometimes!
Rock solid advice
Thanks
Hey nat. Im 29 and just picked up the hobby after not fishing since i was a kid. Im struggling to know what lures to use and where to fish. Im in wisconsin myself. Id love some pointers on what to use where
Cool. Check out this Beginner Fishing Lures video and Types of Lures and When to Use Them ua-cam.com/video/iOkfVBqpFGc/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/SamrdgVjpQk/v-deo.html
I think those will be helpful. And all of those fish were caught in Wisconsin!
Hello nat
Have you heard of the Luc Coppens knot ?
I don't think you've ever tested this particular knot it would be pretty interesting to see how it holds up. It looks easy to use but also im curious as how strong it is.
I'm not familiar with that one. I'll have to look it up.
@@FishingwithNat ua-cam.com/video/bvEv2j_q1Yk/v-deo.html
this video is in English and explains it pretty well (I hope the link works)
@@Louiscare Cool, thanks
I love these videos!!!
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Love this channel
Thank you - I appreciate the nice comment!
@@FishingwithNat dude you are awesome and taught me a lot
@@NOLAWSMFP1028 Great to hear. Lots of good stuff in the playlists - check them out!
Dude just finished telling my son about Medium fast rod
Medium-fast will do anything!
I'm in New England and yeeeeeah on that southern tips for big bass
Right on. But wait...da bears and da white sox aren't in New England! 😆
@@FishingwithNat nope. i've lived in the southwest, midwest and now on the east coast. never seen the giant bass the florida/texas channels speak of
If you had to choose one rod/reel set up for a beginner bass angler what make/models would you suggest? All the 'pros' say to get a good 65# braided line which I did, but now I'm looking for the R&R
For a beginner bass angler, I would actually suggest going after smaller bass first with a medium-light or medium power rod and a spinning reel with 15-20lb braid. 65# is for pitching jigs into heavy matted vegetation and yanking 8lb+ bass out. That's not really a technique for beginners, in my opinion. Around here, a 5-6lb bass is really nice, so I tend to stick with 30# or less for almost everything. I'll use a medium power rod with 15-20lb braid for smaller fish, or a medium-heavy and 30# for bigger fish and frogs. I'll occasionally go up to 50# for flipping into heavy vegetation. I really like my Ugly Stik Carbon spinning rods with Diawa Regal LT reels. Not too expensive but they are excellent.
@@FishingwithNatalso I'll add not all braid is the same. 4 carrier braid is good for cutting through weeds where 8 or more carrier braid is supple and easier to cast lighter lures on. Also if you fish with good populations of toothy fish ( walleye pike bowfin ect.) Braid will make you break a rod lol. Learn a good line to line tie and tie on some good leader (mono or floro). Braid is superior when it comes to sensitivity (rod also plays a big role in this) as well as durability when it comes to season to season use. Floro degrades when exposed to UV light aka the sun. Mono also "dries out" making it weak. Braid is on all my rods in various #test but not more than 30#. I've pulled my boats with 15 to 20 lb test no problem when snagged to get to the snag. Even with 10lb floro leaders on. Quality line is important. Don't cheap out on the line. However that's a rule of thumb but there are exceptions. Berkley big game is decent line for the money and cheap enough for experimenting knots. You won't wince when you accidentally cut the main line instead of a tag end unlike expensive floro.
@@pain_weaver I agree.
Just came home from a 7 hour fishing trip trying to get a decent sized trout from a spot I’ve heard has tons of big ones.
..all I got was one that was smaller than my hand, lol. At least the video made me feel better about it.
At least you gained a lot of experience that will help you get that big one someday!
Hello,
I go up to Northern Wisconsin in June every year and keep getting skunked every trip.
Any good lures, tips or tricks to use the first week of June in order to catch bass and walleye.
Thanks!
Bass will be starting to move up shallow by then. I have good luck with crankbaits on deep edges of vegetation, or if you're fishing during a sunny day, you can sometimes find them in just a few feet of water hanging around vegetation or brush. Frogs work sometimes in that situation, depending on how warm the water is. This year has been a very weird winter, so even central Wisconsin lakes have just a few inches of ice on them. Lakes might warm up quickly this spring.
I’ve bin fishing for 2 YEARS now and I haven’t caught any thing I’ve watched many tutorials but I hope this video helps if u have any tips plz tell
What are you fishing for and what are you using for bait/lures?
Bass
@@ibrahimalshikar1383 What types of lures or bait have you been using?
@@FishingwithNat I’m using grubs fake worms and feather baits
@@ibrahimalshikar1383 Those are usually good baits, so I would guess it's your retrieve or technique. Try to make the bait look as lifelike as possible.
Could’ve used this video two years ago. Solid video though, great advice.
Thanks - I appreciate it.
One of the big mistakes I made, was buying too much fishing gear at once.
When I got back into it, I spent hundreds of dollars on gear that I ended up not using. I stuck to only the a few basic lures and some basic terminal tackle. I suggest stick to the basic lures, like a crankbait, plastic worms, inline spinner and a topwater. once you understand how they work, you can expand and find out what works in your area.
Absolutely. Well said.
Don't forget different lures require different techniques. Also having the proper gear for the technique is important. Also different fish require different lures ect. However as a bass fisherman I decided to use a bass bait for fishing walleye and crushed it. I used that particular bait the whole trip. And the "walleye guys" couldn't belive I was catching walleye with a 5/0 hook. Not to mention I caught alot of quality fish 17 to 22 inches or so with biggest being 24 1/2 inched winning me the pool we had going for biggest walleye.
My favorite go-to knot for fishing has to be the Palomar knot, but the Uni knot is arguably stronger, so I might have to switch lol
Palomar is good. I use the modified Uni the most these days.
Uni is not stronger at all. I've broken hooks on snags with a Palomar. Any double line knot will be superior to a single line through the eye knot. I've recently switched to double pitzen knot for floro or mono leaders. The problem with floro is the limited number of knots you can tie. You will more often than not break off on a Hookset. Palomar is still great for mono or braid.
Very very very good video.
Thanks - I appreciate the comment.
I have a trout set up for streams and it’s easy to catch but once I throw a from or fake worm on the same setup for bass I get skunked all day. Should I change my set up and if so what do you recommend
Are you fishing a stream for bass or moving to a different spot? Smallmouth or largemouth (or another species)? Check out our frog fishing tips video for lots of information on that technique: ua-cam.com/video/czTtqyDKDcA/v-deo.html
@@FishingwithNat I’m at lakes and ponds and sometimes the river. All from the bank
@@Santanabat The frog should be tossed along the edge of vegetation or right in the middle of it. Watch the frog fishing video for more tips on that technique. How are you rigging the plastic worm? Texas rig? Wacky worm?
Great advice. Thanks for posting.
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Thanks. Welcome to the channel!
Thank u
I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
bro this is gem
Glad you liked it - thanks for the comment.
Buying lure you see youtuber use is a no no, talk to local angler and tackle shop for sure will have you so much money
Agreed. Some baits you see being used will be effective anywhere. Others are being shown to you simply because the person is sponsored and they are trying to sell lures/line/rods/whatever to you. You won't see me doing that. I'll recommend things but it's only because I am seriously impressed by something.
Whats the weedless verson of 1/8 oz inline spinners? 😂
A mini spinnerbait or a single-hook inline spinner will get hung up much less, but they aren't totally weedless
shut
Thanks g
You're welcome - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
One really useful tip is to carry a small towel with you, to help hold fish. It makes it easier for you, and safer for the fish as well. Much less chance of getting spiked.
If you do that, you'll want to keep the towel wet. A dry towel could remove a lot of slime and cause the fish to be more prone to infections.
Zen o. Just. Came. Out. With. The. Revo. I bought one. Haven’t. Tried it. Yet. But. Hope to. Break it in this. Fall. Outwest on the. Gorge
Sounds good!
Great video just subbed
Thanks and welcome!
1:46 Yeah, I'm guilty of this. Must be because there was a 12lb bluegill that magically appeared instead.
That would be sweet.
The brown trout was a monster!!!
I was beyond excited about that one. Such a blast on a light power rod and 6# line in the kayak too.
Hey you're from Wisco too!
You betcha.
Nice Video!!!!
Thank you!
Love it
Thanks
Cool vid
Thanks
#0.1 Respect the hooks! I mean that especially when you have hooked a fish and are trying to get them off be very careful. Once the hook / hooks are still on fish mouth the fish can do sudden movement and you definitely don't want another hook to bite your hand. Imagine a wild pike on the net with one hook on its lip and one on your thumb. Pliers are your friend. And always have cutters with you that you can get the hook cut that has buried on to you...
I learned this the hard way with a 20lb king salmon on one treble hook and the other in my thumb. It kept thrashing around until it broke the hook. Pliers are definitely your friend.
hahaha I also only use inline spinners I caught my pb fish on it in scotland while traveling but where I live the spinners isnt working
They are awesome but in some fishing situations, another type of lure will work much better.
Yes, pros do get skunked, There was a tournament earlier this year at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri and on the final day one third of the competitors failed to catch a single fish.
They don't want you to believe that, but they get skunked sometimes just like everyone else.
Power master
Thanks for watching
What do I do if I’ve been getting skunked for 4 months in a row
Give up and never try again.
Just kidding! - are you trying to catch a particular species or just any fish?
The. Medium is. A. Very. Good. Rod. Two. Piece. I had a. Eagle claw. For 12 years with a zen o 33 caught. Some. Very. Big. Bass. With that. Set. Up
Thanks for sharing!
Fish on.
Right on.
I just caught a 70cm pike with some random lure I found but then a random man came to me unhooked the fish and set it free without me taking a picture I said I want to take a picture and he said ye ye big I know it’s big
I guess you'll have to catch another one. Time to go fishing!
I'm in Michigan
Hello from across the big pond!
I almost never get skunked when I go fishing.
But that's because the first thing I ever do when I go fishing is break out my tiny flies and go micro fishing.
That's a good way to do it!
@@FishingwithNat Yup! I usually always have some micro and super UL stuff. Plus, smaller fish can put up a hell of a fight on light enough gear.
@@SnowblindOtter You bet. I love catching chubs and golden shiners on ultralight gear.
Where were you in your “getting bummed by a skunk” part of the video?
Getting skunked is like 75% of fishing. It's all about the act fishing!
Everybody gets skunked once in a while!
👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Thanks
I always get skunked when I'm fishing with lures. Anyone got tips?
Can you give me an example of what lure you were using, what you were trying to catch, and what kind of rod/line you were using?
@@FishingwithNat I'm fishing for pike. I'm using all kinds of lures. Large frogs, large spinnerbaits, 20cm softbaits with double treble hooks, big spoons, big spinners, jerkbaits, etc. Rods I use are a 1,34 oz spinning rod and a 2 oz baitcaster. Line is 0.14mm braid on the spinning reel and on the baitcaster I have 0.21mm braid.
@@fishingninja Are you sure the spot(s) you are fishing have pike large enough to take those baits? Maybe try downsizing the baits to see what you catch. That's usually my first strategy if I'm getting skunked. I would try an inline spinner like a Mepps Aglia #3 or #4.
@@FishingwithNat Yes they are large enough. There are one or two pike longer than one meter, and my little brother caught a pike of 92cm (1cm shorter than my pb) and another of 62 or so cm. My dad also caught one of 75cm. This spot is in my town, so I go there a lot. But I've never caught anything there. - not very important from here - I have once got a strike in the evening on a 28g fox rage spinnerbait with a lemoniger fox rage 8cm grub. My little brother and my dad were using small cranks of 7 and 10cm. Also baitfish isn't very big, especially the European Perch. I have one 20cm shad which is a perch immitation. I do have a jerkbait from abu garcia that looks really like a rudd and the size is perfect, and yet still I can't catch a fish on that. I might wanna use that more often.
@@FishingwithNat I'm gonna try downsizing next time and now I've improved my fly casting I don't hit the ground anymore, so I'm gonna try a streamer as well on the fly rod. Imma try (relatively) big spinners, twitchbaits, small cranks, small jerkbaits, and maybe a fluke if I can get my hands on one.
last time i went fishing i used nightcrawlers for bait and i still didn't catch anything
Nightcrawlers are good for lots of different species, but sometimes it's just a slow fishing day or the fish aren't in the spot you're fishing. It happens!
@@FishingwithNat I guess I'll have to get one of those fish finder devices
@@Emz1496 Where were you fishing and what kind of a rig were you using? Bobber? Jig? Sinker and hook?
@@FishingwithNat i was fishing at castaic lagoon in Southern California I used a thill spring bobber with 2 split shot weights and a medium sized hook
@@Emz1496 Maybe try leaving the split shots off (sometimes the fish prefer a more natural rate of fall) and a smaller hook. Just use a small piece of nightcrawler or even downsize to a leaf worm.
bro got a gps for fishing
Yep
45 and still buying huge expensive and strange lures. I like experimenting!
I still buy strange lures but sometimes it's just for decoration in my office. 🙂
Ah yes, non-sea waters and fishing: drop a freaking rock and fish will grab it... lets see you on the sea
Haven't caught a fish on a rock yet.
Got skunked 6/6 times so far
Oh no - what were you fishing for and with what for bait/lure?
@@FishingwithNat pike, trout I have spinner and spoons. Have no boat so it's just shore fishing
@@xxbubblesxx1165 Spinners are usually great for trout and pike! How heavy is your line?
I just got the 2000th like🤓🥺
Haha thanks
If you are in any way saltwater fisher, rule number one, spin is a scam. You will have more luck buying fish in the market than investing in catching it haha
Thanks for sharing
Gett. A. Net. Gett s. Net. I have. List slot if. Big. Fish. Because I. Didn’t have a. Damn. Net
I lost a personal best bowfin a couple of weeks ago because I forgot my net at home.
wait, that knot isn't a good knot? it's the only one I know
Time to learn a few new ones!
Their is 75 different. Kinds of. Fish in the. Gorge. Please do not. Fish the. Gorge in. Winter. Way. Too. Many. Or have. Fell through the. Ice and. Drowned. My. Friend. Did. I still. See. Her. And. Miss. All my. Ole. Fishing. Buddy s. Water is. Dangerous. Dangerous. I am. Now a. Expert. But it. Can. Still. Get. Me or anybody
Fishing thin ice - that's an important mistake that many people make. I see people fishing on 1" of ice around here without a flotation suit or even a buddy. Not worth a few lousy bluegills if you ask me.
I just caught a 70cm pike with some random lure I found but then a random man came to me unhooked the fish and set it free without me taking a picture I said I want to take a picture and he said ye ye big I know it’s big
I guess you'll have to catch another one. Time to go fishing!