| For many years, lake fish have been classified | | | | 2. Anglers should remember that it is the line that |
| under three general heads: game fish, food fish, | | | | is cast, not the fly. The fly is but a passenger, |
| and forage or bait fish. | | | | which is attached to the leader. |
| The bass, trout, pike, pickerel, muskellunge, pike | | | | 3. Proper timing is an important factor on both |
| perch, etc., have been generally known as game | | | | the backcast and forward cast. |
| fish because of their sporting value. | | | | 4. Know the fish habitat and the kinds of fish that |
| On the other hand, carp, suckers, some of the | | | | inhabit the lakes. Some of them are the sunfish, |
| catfish, yellow perch, etc., have been considered | | | | and the small mouth black bass. |
| as food fish. While this latter group has not been | | | | These kinds of fish can usually be found hiding |
| considered as furnishing the sport that the | | | | near some submerged log or stump, or among |
| so-called game fish do, nevertheless, it has a real | | | | the plants. |
| economic and recreational value. | | | | 5. When catching big fish in the lake, it is best to |
| Generally speaking, in lake fishing, words are really | | | | use big, sturdy rods. Big fish like the bass usually |
| inadequate when it comes to describing the | | | | attain a weight of 12 pounds, which usually inhabits |
| correct procedure in casting. The best way to | | | | the lake or pond. The reason why they grow |
| learn how to cast is to go down to the beach, | | | | really big is that in lakes or ponds, the food is |
| watch an expert at work, and try to do likewise. | | | | both abundant and very rich. |
| Nevertheless, lake fishing can really be fun and the | | | | Hence, to handles these sizes, the ideal length and |
| novice will quickly master the correct form in lake | | | | weight of the rod is 8 ½ feet in length and |
| fishing. Therefore, to further harness their craft, | | | | from 4 to four and three quarters of an ounce in |
| here are some tips that could help the anglers on | | | | weight. |
| their lake fishing activity. | | | | Indeed, the fundamental principles in lake fishing |
| 1. In lake fishing, as with other forms of fishing, a | | | | are not difficult to master and with little patience |
| smooth, snappy stroke is required but not as | | | | and practice, the novice can become a successful |
| snappy as when snapping a whip. This type of | | | | angler in the lake. |
| stroke will cause the loss of many flies. | | | | |