The Casting Grip

Hold out your hand as if you are going to shake someone’s hand. Think of that when you grip the rod, and place your thumb on the top of the rod grip. You will need a good grasp on the rod so hold it firmly. As you are learning to cast keep the rod butt in line with your forearm. The rod needs to be in that position when you cast. If the rod deviates from that position during the cast the tip will wander; the line will follow the tip. All of this wandering will spoil the cast.

Pull the line straight off the reel and up through the ring guides. Keep it going out the tip of the rod. Tie a 9-foot leader onto the end of the line with a tube knot or a nail knot. Tie a small piece of yarn to the end of the leader. Assuming that your practice field is a lawn as has been recommended, stand on the lawn with your feet spread slightly apart. Pull line straight from the reel about 20 feet and lay it on the lawn to the right of you (to the left if you are left-handed). The line needs to be pulled straight on the grass with no S curves in it. You need the line straight for a good cast. Read the rest of this entry »

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Fishing for walleye is fun and challenging because this isn’t an easy fish to catch. Anglers also prefer this fish because of its beauty and size. Although many anglers have had success in fishing for walleye from the banks of lakes or rivers, the need to use a boat often crops up in the pursuit of this elusive fish.

Fishing for walleye from a boat

Using a boat to fish for walleye will depend on where the fish is found during a particular fishing trip. Practically speaking, any spot on a lake or river that can’t be reached if you’re standing on the shore is only accessible if you use a boat. A boat is also a practical means with which to follow the walleye. Read the rest of this entry »

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