“He said anything worth doing should scare you a little, and that some of the greatest stories began with a journey”.
- Mindy Mejia
Ready for a new and thrilling experience? It is time to go fishing! The biggest thrill when it comes to going fishing is landing your first catch, or in other words, catching fish for the first time. This blog is written to help you catch your first fish, hopefully on your first fishing experience
It all starts with a good night’s sleep.
Getting ample rest before your fishing trip is extremely important. Fishing is an activity that requires focus, and attention, and often involves considerable physical activity. Hence, it is important to sleep well the night before your fishing trip, noting that getting enough rest can make the difference between a good and bad fishing day.
Prepare suitable fishing equipment and bait.
Different locations and types of fishing require different fishing equipment and bait. For example, fishing equipment and bait can differ based on factors such as bottom composition, targeted fish, water depth, salinity, etc.
To put things into the context of a common example, if you plan to go big-game fishing in Dubai, you will likely need to use metal wire as big fish tend to have sharp teeth that can easily cut monofilament or fluorocarbon fishing lines.
It is best to check with local fishermen to determine the best fishing equipment and bait most suitable for your fishing needs.
Patience is key.
While some lucky individuals may benefit from beginner’s luck when it comes to how long they wait before they catch their first fish, it is not likely to catch a fish immediately after dropping or casting your fishing line. Fishing is not an activity for the impatient. If you are going out for a fishing trip, you should be prepared to wait patiently until you are able to land your first fish.
In fact, on different occasions, we would spend three or more hours at sea without landing a single fish. Then, within the fourth hour of fishing, we catch more than 20 fish!
Stay focused and attentive.
It is easy to lose your focus and attention as you wait patiently for a fish to bite your fishing bait or lure. However, a key concept of properly hooking a fish once it bites is to quickly pull the fishing rod (or line) up to secure the hook into the fish’s mouth. This sudden and critical movement requires constant focus and attention while your fishing line is in the water.
Focus and attention are also important due to the fact that fishing involves some risks, such as the risk of slipping into the water or getting injured from a sharp fishing hook penetrating your skin. Therefore, always be focused and attentive to enjoy the best fishing experience and have the highest chance of landing your first catch!
<p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; color: rgb(94, 94, 94); font-family: Lato, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;"><em class="x-el x-el-span c2-3i c2-3j c2-3 c2-5b c2-3r c2-3o c2-5c c2-5d" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: Lato, arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: inherit; text-transform: inherit; font-weight: inherit; color: inherit; font-size: inherit !important; line-height: inherit; font-style: italic;">“He said anything worth doing should scare you a little, and that some of the greatest stories began with a journey”.</em></span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; color: rgb(94, 94, 94); font-family: Lato, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">- Mindy Mejia</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; color: rgb(94, 94, 94); font-family: Lato, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">Ready for a new and thrilling experience? It is time to go fishing! The biggest thrill when it comes to going fishing is landing your first catch, or in other words, catching fish for the first time. This blog is written to help you catch your first fish, hopefully on your first fishing experience</span></p>
It all starts with a good night’s sleep.
Getting ample rest before your fishing trip is extremely important. Fishing is an activity that requires focus, and attention, and often involves considerable physical activity. Hence, it is important to sleep well the night before your fishing trip, noting that getting enough rest can make the difference between a good and bad fishing day.
Prepare suitable fishing equipment and bait.
Different locations and types of fishing require different fishing equipment and bait. For example, fishing equipment and bait can differ based on factors such as bottom composition, targeted fish, water depth, salinity, etc.
To put things into the context of a common example, if you plan to go big-game fishing in Dubai, you will likely need to use metal wire as big fish tend to have sharp teeth that can easily cut monofilament or fluorocarbon fishing lines.
It is best to check with local fishermen to determine the best fishing equipment and bait most suitable for your fishing needs.
Patience is key.
While some lucky individuals may benefit from beginner’s luck when it comes to how long they wait before they catch their first fish, it is not likely to catch a fish immediately after dropping or casting your fishing line. Fishing is not an activity for the impatient. If you are going out for a fishing trip, you should be prepared to wait patiently until you are able to land your first fish.
In fact, on different occasions, we would spend three or more hours at sea without landing a single fish. Then, within the fourth hour of fishing, we catch more than 20 fish!
Stay focused and attentive.
It is easy to lose your focus and attention as you wait patiently for a fish to bite your fishing bait or lure. However, a key concept of properly hooking a fish once it bites is to quickly pull the fishing rod (or line) up to secure the hook into the fish’s mouth. This sudden and critical movement requires constant focus and attention while your fishing line is in the water.
Focus and attention are also important due to the fact that fishing involves some risks, such as the risk of slipping into the water or getting injured from a sharp fishing hook penetrating your skin. Therefore, always be focused and attentive to enjoy the best fishing experience and have the highest chance of landing your first catch!