Nothing can replace a quiet early morning on a big river, or a long walk up into the mountains in search of trout in a noisy, merry stream. But a day on a stocked pond still beats a day in front of television or your phone screen, so if that’s the best of the available fishing options, by all means go for it.
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Fish early and late, be stealthy, use more than one fly, and other flyfishing tips that will help you hook and land more trout.
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The pike, as a matter of fact, is not the biggest freshwater fish in Europe. The catfish can grow much longer and heavier, for instance. But it is the predatory looks and behavior of the pike that impress the European anglers and make them pursue the species with vigor.
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The decision should be made in terms of the needs and realities of the angler, the fish and its population plus the “greater good” of other anglers and the environment.
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Hiring a fishing guide greatly increases your chances of success—and the likelihood of more fish in the net.
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This charismatic fish is well known for immediately leaping out of the water on being hooked and then repeatedly jumping to try and dislodge, often successfully, any hook in its mouth. Its mouth displays a mass of sharp pointed teeth and there is very little soft flesh around it. Africa has many splendid freshwater fish, but most experienced sport anglers would agree that the African tigerfish is in a class by itself.
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