I've been wondering, what makes fishing so appealing? Is it the tranquil lake, or the surprise that waits? I don't think so. It's the feeling of being in dialogue with nature, the sense of accomplishment of challenging oneself, and the serenity of being immersed in the process. In this process, floating fishing is undoubtedly my greatest pleasure.
I remember that when I first started fishing, I didn't know anything about float fishing. Just blindly follow other people's methods, adjust the drift, hang the bait, cast the rod, and then there is endless waiting. However, the gains are always scarce. I'm starting to wonder if fishing isn't for me at all.
However, I didn't give up. I started to study the techniques of floating fishing, I started to try different methods, and I started to record the data and drift phase of each fish. I've found that fishing is like talking to a fish, and float is our translation. Only by mastering the essence of floating fishing can you truly understand the language of fish.
First of all, I learned that the adjustment should be based on the environment of the fishing ground and the specific gravity of the bait. When I go wild fishing, I usually tune the fishing to be dull and choose a more buoyant float or cut the lead to raise the mesh so that the bait can rest on the dark grass. For light bait, such as corn kernels and earthworms, I will choose to level the water without a hook to ensure that the bait is to the end; If you are confident in your skills, you can also choose to turn up and low.
Then, I understood the importance of being flexible with your fishing objectives. The fishing eye should be flexibly adjusted according to the drift of the fish bite and weather changes. For example, when the empty rod rate is high, I will increase the fishing target to make the drift more realistic; After the fish is hit, I will adjust the fishing target according to the position of the hook to make sure that it is neither too smart nor too dull.
I found that when I mastered these drift fishing techniques, I was not only better able to read the language of the fish, but also better to deal with different fish and water conditions. I've seen a lot more catches and more catches. I finally understood why the old anglers were always able to catch big fish with ease, and it turned out that they had already mastered the essence of float fishing.
Of course, fishing is not an easy task, it requires patience, skill, and even more awe of nature. However, when you really grasp the essence of float fishing, you will find that fishing is actually a very fun activity. You'll start to enjoy that process, enjoy that process of talking to nature, challenging yourself.
Now, I can finally confidently say that I have mastered the essence of float fishing. I know that this is just the beginning, there is still a long way to go and there are still many skills that I need to learn and master. But I believe that as long as I keep going, I will be able to become a true master of fishing.
In general, floating fishing is a very important part of fishing, only by mastering its essence, can we better deal with different fish conditions and water conditions, and improve the rate of fishing. However, fishing is not an easy task, it requires patience, skill, and more importantly, reverence for nature. So, if you also want to master the essence of float fishing, then hurry up and grab your fishing rod, go to practice to learn, to experience, to enjoy!