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3 Secrets You Didn't Know About "Autumn Fishing": Are Earthworms Really Not as Good as Bait in the Store?
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"Golden autumn October, osmanthus fragrant", for many fishing enthusiasts, the next sentence of this poem should be "is a good time for fishing", autumn, fish after a summer of foraging, become fat and robust, it is the golden season of fishing, into any fishing tackle shop, a dazzling array of goods on the shelves, colorful "high-tech" bait occupies half of the country, and has accompanied generations of anglers through countless spring and autumn "old buddies" - earthworms, but seems to be left out in the cold
"Earthworms? That's all for newbies! "Who still uses earthworms now, how good the bait in the store is!" Similar voices are heard in fishing forums and waterside chatter, compared to those beautifully packaged, attractive scents, and different functions of commercial bait, earthworms seem too "plain", but is this really the case? Did those "old rods" who knew how to fish really give up on earthworms completely?
Today, let's clear the fog together, uncover 3 secrets about "autumn fishing", and re-acquaint ourselves with this underrated "veteran of the fishing industry" - earthworms!
Secret 1: Do you really know the hidden skills of earthworms?
"Earthworms? Isn't it just that it can move, what else can it be special? As an ancient creature that has survived in nature for hundreds of millions of years, the earthworm's "survival skills" are far more powerful than we think!
1. The king of activity, the master of luring fish:
Imagine that in the clear water of the lake, a lively earthworm or a stationary "fragrant pill", which one is more likely to attract the attention of the fish? The answer is self-evident, the innate "vitality" of earthworms is incomparable to any artificial bait, they writhe and struggle in the water, and release strong biological signals, which is simply an irresistible "temptation" for those fish that rely on vision and lateral line to perceive their prey
2. Natural taste that cannot be replicated:
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Although commercial baits are added with a variety of "fish like" flavors, can these synthetic chemicals really fully simulate the taste of food in nature? The answer is obviously no, the earthworm itself exudes a unique "earthy smell", for many freshwater fish, is a familiar food signal, this natural taste, is their childhood to engrave in the gene "delicious code", is any artificial flavor can not replicate the "taste of home"
3. Affordable, the king of cost performance:
In the pursuit of "high-tech" today, the cost of fishing is also rising, a bag of commercial bait often tens of hundreds of yuan, and a box of earthworms only needs a few dollars, for those who often fish, the use of earthworms can undoubtedly save a lot of money, more importantly, earthworms come from a wide range of sources, whether it is the soil in their own yard, or the moist land by the river, you can find their traces, dig earthworms by yourself, not only can get the fun of fishing, but also experience the sense of achievement of "self-sufficiency", why not?
Secret 2: How to use the "earthworm" as a sharp weapon when fishing in autumn?
Understand the "hidden skills" of earthworms, and then learn how to use this "sharp weapon" in actual combat
1. Choose the right fishing spot to get twice the result with half the effort:
As the saying goes, "three points of fishing skills, seven points of fishing", the water temperature gradually drops in autumn, and the range of fish activities is also reduced, it is particularly important to choose the right fishing spot, generally speaking, the use of earthworm fishing in autumn, should choose the following fishing spots:
Aquatic Grass Edge: The aquatic grass area is an ideal place for fish to feed and perch, and the aquatic grass edge is their passage in and out, using earthworm fishing, which is easier to attract "passing fish"
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Near bridge piers and culverts: These places have relatively gentle currents, and there are often aquatic weeds or rocks, providing a hiding place for fish, and using earthworms to fish makes it easier to "wait for rabbits"
Inlet and outlet: Inlet and outlet are the only way for fish to move, and the water brings more abundant food, so it is easier to "catch" foraging fish with earthworm fishing
2. Nesting skills, luring fish to invisible:
Many people think that using earthworms to fish does not need to be nested, which is a wrong concept, although earthworms themselves have the effect of attracting fish, but reasonable nesting, can more effectively gather fish near your fishing spot, improve the rate of medium fish, use earthworm fishing in autumn, you need to pay attention to the following points when nesting:
Nest material selection: You can choose natural nest materials such as wine rice, rapeseed cake, wheat bran, etc., or you can use commercial nest materials, but pay attention to the taste of nest materials should not be too strong, so as not to mask the smell of earthworms
Nesting time: In autumn, the water temperature is low, and the activity ability of the fish is weakened, so it is best to nest 1-2 hours in advance to let the nesting material fully play its role
Nesting method: You can use the method of "less to make up more", first a small amount of nesting, observe the fish condition, if the fish situation is not good, you can make up the nest appropriately
3. Hook method, details determine success or failure:
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Using earthworm fishing, the hook method seems simple, but it also contains a lot of skills, the correct hook method can keep the earthworm active in the water for a longer time, but also can better hide the hook, improve the rate of fish, the following are some commonly used earthworm hook methods:
Whole hook method: suitable for smaller earthworms, the earthworm is threaded from the head into the hook, so that the earthworm's body hangs down naturally, this method can maximize the activity of the earthworm
"8" figure through the hook method: suitable for larger earthworms, the earthworm from the middle part into the hook, and then the two ends of the earthworm respectively around the hook to form an "8" shape, this method can prevent the earthworm from dehooking, but also can maintain a certain activity
"Wrapping" method: suitable for smaller fish, the earthworm is torn into small pieces and wrapped around the hook, this method can increase the rate of medium fish, but the activity of the earthworm will be reduced
Secret 3: Break the myth, earthworm fishing is not just "for beginners"!
"Earthworm fishing is too simple, there is no technical content!" "Fishing with earthworms, you can only catch small trash fish!" Have you ever heard of these "myths" about earthworm fishing? Is this really the case?
In fact, earthworm fishing is not as simple as imagined, from the selection of fishing points, nesting, hooking, to observing the fish, adjusting the fishing method, each link requires anglers to have a certain amount of experience and skills, those who use earthworms to catch "giants" "old drivers", all after a long period of practice and exploration, to master the essence
1. Earthworm fishing, you can also catch "big goods"!
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In fact, many large freshwater fish, such as carp, grass carp, herring, etc., are omnivorous fish, and their food chain also includes earthworms
2. Earthworm fishing, more test of skills!
Compared with the use of commercial bait, earthworm fishing has higher requirements for the skills of anglers, because earthworms themselves have no taste, and they need to rely on the fishermen's own experience and skills in order to give full play to their advantages
3. Earthworm fishing, more challenging!
In today's information explosion, all kinds of "black pits" and "competitive pools" emerge in an endless stream, and fishing seems to have become an activity in pursuit of "efficiency". Although using earthworm fishing is not guaranteed to be fully loaded every time, it allows us to return to the essence of fishing, experience the fun of fighting wits and courage with fish, and feel the true meaning of harmony between man and nature
Epilogue:
"The road to simplicity", in the world of fishing, earthworm is like a wise man who has gone through vicissitudes, it silently guards the original intention of fishing, but also witnesses the growth of generations of fishermen, in today's full of "high-tech", let us regain the awe of this "old friend", feel the wisdom it contains, perhaps, you will have unexpected harvests!
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