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Show WOULD OUTDOORS IJATIENCE and knowledge are virtues always desirable, but In the particular business of catching catch-ing fish they usually spell the difference dif-ference between full creel and no fish at all. Under certain conditions, when fish are hungry and feeding weU, there is no trick to catching a limit, but on "usual-type" days when the fish are careful and have to be fooled, the skill of the fisherman fish-erman becomes Important, and measures the amount and size of the catch. Some fishermen are "naturals," Just as there are natural athletes and born scholars. The successful success-ful angler, however, is one who has learned to profit from every fishing experience and has the patience to keep trying when things are slow rather than Just give up with the excuse that "the fish Just aren't biting today." If you are fishing a stream or lake you 'know to be populated with fish, there is a trick that will help you catch them on any given day. provided water and weather conditions are not too adverse. With casting tackle, the secret may be in how fast or slow you retrieve, whether you use top baits, medium runners or deep lures. With live bait, perhaps the most Important question is what type of bait you use, more than the depth at which you fish it. If you feel you are using the proper live bait, then vary the depth at which you fish it. When you catch your first fish, chances are high you can catch another at the same depth and with the same type of bait. To be a successful fisherman, be a patient fisherman. Don't give up and go home on those slow aaySeven though you may not be catching fish, you can make valuable use of your time by experimenting ex-perimenting with various types of baits and lures. |