About Fishing Techniques
Fishing techniques are ways of presenting bait or lures in different parts of the water. The best method depends on habitat, current, depth, target species, weather, and local rules.
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Casting
Casting sends a bait or lure away from the angler.
Learn MoreFloat Fishing
A float suspends bait at a chosen depth.
Learn MoreBottom Fishing
Bottom rigs present bait near the lakebed, riverbed, or seafloor.
Learn MoreDrifting
Drifting lets current or wind move bait naturally.
Learn MoreTrolling
Trolling moves lures or bait behind a slowly moving boat.
Learn MoreJigging
Jigging moves a weighted lure vertically or with short hops.
Learn MoreFly Fishing
Fly fishing uses weighted line to cast lightweight artificial flies.
Learn MoreReading Water
Anglers learn to notice depth, current, shade, vegetation, temperature, and structure.
Learn MoreCasting
Accurate casting helps reach open water or habitat features. Safe casting requires checking that people, trees, and obstacles are clear of hooks.
Float Fishing
Floats are useful in ponds, rivers, lakes, and coastal waters because they make movement easy to see.
Bottom Fishing
This broad method is used for species that feed near the bottom. Weights must suit current and local gear rules.
Drifting
Anglers can drift from shore or boat. Speed and depth are adjusted to keep the presentation in suitable habitat.
Trolling
It can cover large areas and is used in both freshwater and saltwater.
Jigging
The technique can be used from shore, docks, ice, or boats depending on the fishery.
Fly Fishing
It is strongly associated with trout streams but is also used for bass, panfish, salmon, and saltwater species.
Reading Water
Understanding habitat is more reliable than assuming fish are randomly distributed.