- 1). Use a map to identify points on the pond, lake or reservoir that look like good fishing spots. Choose a location that you can access either by walking or by boat. Many factors make certain areas of ponds, lakes and reservoirs better fishing spots than others, including natural cover, depth, structure and local conditions. Look for places of variation like points, ledges and islands. These areas can be found on small farm ponds, large reservoirs and everything in between. Make sure to have a few backup spots in case you get skunked on your first spot.
- 2). Choose your equipment. Pick the type of fishing gear that feels most comfortable to you. You can use any setup in ponds, lakes and reservoirs, including bait casting, spin casting and fly fishing.
- 3). Choose your bait. Presenting the right bait is a big part of the fishing battle. There are literally thousands of options for bait. Use live bait such as worms or minnows or choose an artificial lure that is designed to mimic live bait.
- 4). Get your bait in the water. Choose the presentation technique for your area of the lake, pond or reservoir and the tackle you want to use. Try still fishing or bobber fishing with live bait by just tossing your bait into the water and letting the bait do all the work. If you're using an artificial lure, you will have to add lifelike action by jigging, trolling or retrieving.
- 5). Try and try again. Change your technique if you don't get results. Try fishing deeper or shallower. Try changing baits. Move to one of your backup spots if the spot you have chosen is not productive.
Remember it's called fishing, not catching. Sometimes a lake, pond or reservoir is full of fish that just aren't biting.
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