Let's start by assuming a few things.., namely, that you know something about fishing and that you've caught a variety of fish during those special trips and day-outings when you've been able to get away to a good fishing spot. Let's also assume that you know something about gear, tackle and techniques.

And right from the start, I should make it clear that this is not going to provide you with the last word on how to catch fish worthy of even the greatest fisherman's exaggerations. But it will give you some ideas to make your fishing more productive and more fun.

Fish behavior and the mood thing is a complicated subject.  For every statement I'm  about to make, I can think of a lot of times when just the opposite happens.  So I hope you accept these words as basic guidelines and keep studying books, articles and videotapes that go into more detail on this topic.

The key word there is "fun."  Because I don't think there's anything on earth --or water, for that matter -- that beats fishing in the category of just plain fun.  In fact, I don't think there's any such thing as "bad" fishing. It's all good. Sometimes the catching isn't all what it's supposed to be, that's all.

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