Or perhaps you’ve spent the past week along the shimmering shores of Alabama’s emerald coast, bare feet in the sand and line out in the surf, and you can’t get enough.

Whatever it is, along with all the fun you’re having, you’re probably hoping to better your skills as a fisherman. If so, you’ve come to the right blog. Today, Reel Gypsy Fishing shares our top fishing techniques for increasing your chances of getting a fish on, every time.

Work on Your Knots

Bar none, the first of many fishing techniques you can use to refine your skills is by practicing your knots. As soon as a formidable fish is set on the other end of your line, a poorly tied knot is almost guaranteed to break. In general, it’s important to be able to tie together two lines of approximately equal diameter, as well as tie lines of unequal diameter. Lastly, learn how to attach a hook, lure, swivel, and sinker to your line.

Change Your Fishing Line

Even seasoned anglers can forget to replace their line. When your fishing line becomes worn and roughened, it’s more likely to break off with the fish. Beyond simply losing the catch, a broken line will be towed around by the fish and can trap it or other fish, since the time it takes to deteriorate is quite long. To that end, it’s vital to keep your fishing line new and strong.

Learn The Tides

Beyond maintenance of your gear, one of the most crucial fishing techniques is to learn about the strength and direction of the tide you are fishing. While especially critical when fishing inshore and nearshore, the height of the tide also matters offshore, since fish in all areas tend to feed in moving water.

Match Your Lure With The Water And Weather

One of the most overlooked fishing techniques is to choose the right lure for the right water. Murky waters on a cloudy day may necessitate a brightly contrasted lure, while clear and sunny waters will fish better with flashy and silvery lures.

Get Hooked! Charter With Reel Gypsy Fishing

Grab your reel and rod and come discover why Reel Gypsy Fishing is coastal Alabama’s premier fishing charter. Our family of experienced anglers and captains bring decades of combined knowledge and skill to every trip to ensure the most bang for your buck and the most fish in your bucket. We are conveniently located in the Mobile Bay area, next to a variety of world-class vacation destinations and fishing grounds off the Alabama coast. Book your trip online today by calling us at 251-533-1439.