Fishing for Beginners

If you are new to the sport of fishing, you need to know some of the basic rules of fishing. Like other forms of hunting, fishing involves both your environment and those around you. Be respectful of both. You can responsibly enjoy this treasured pastime in several ways.
 
Fishing is an ancient practice. It dates back nearly 10,000 years. A number of various techniques and traditions have been used during fishing's progression. Modern technological developments have changed the way people fish, but many of the same rules, regulations, and social norms involving fishing remain.
 
Always practice good stewardship of our waterways when you are fishing. Remember that these waterways were around thousands of years before you and will remain long after we are gone. You can make a conscious decision to leave the areas in which people fish in better condition than when you found it. Take care of our lakes, rivers, and other waterways so that others will enjoy these areas for years to come. Practicing certain behaviors will ensure that you are taking good care of the places where people fish.
 
Never litter when you are fishing. Always bring a trash bag or other receptacle to use for the collection of your trash. You can easily deposit it in a nearby trash receptacle. Dump your refuse in properly assigned dumping stations instead of tossing it in the water. You do not need to spend much time figuring out the many ways in which this hurts the environment.
 
As you fish, always use the correct type of bait and fishing gear. Certain areas allow for certain bait and gear. You will also encounter limits on the number, size, and kind of fish that you can keep. Become familiar with what these limits are and pay attention to them. Do not wait until you are at your fishing spot to search for what is allowed and what is not. Check with your destination before you head out on your fishing trip to see what the local regulations allow. If you plan on using a boat while fishing, research to see what kinds of watercraft are allowed where you are going to fish.
 
Every fishing location is different, so pay special attention to local procedures and cautions. This also applies when you decide to clean your boat after you leave the water. You do not want to spread non-native species to another body of water.
 
Finally, never fish where it is not permitted. There is always a reason why it is illegal. Some reasons include the protection of certain wildlife, the proper care of vegetation, and the safety of you and others who want to fish.
 
You should also follow a number of cautionary behaviors to ensure your safety. As with all forms of hunting, safety is first. If you will be using a boat while you fish, always wear your life jacket. Make sure that your passengers wear their life jackets, as well.
 
Be very careful when baiting and removing hooks. Make sure that you never fish on unauthorized waterways. Follow the posted speed limits and wake warnings that accompany the use of a boat. Bring with you all relevant safety items, such as water, flashlights, maps, and a cell phone.
 
Fishing continues to be a favorite pastime. 2001 saw nearly 16% of the U.S. population over the age of 16 spend 16 days fishing. You enjoy the sport of fishing, so follow the rules that allow for the continuation of fishing. Be responsible and courteous of others and your environment. Take time to discover how you can be both a better and safer angler.

Membuat Rangkaian Pancing

Memancing di kolam yang ikannya bervariasi diperlukan umpan yang bervariasi pula sehingga diperlukan lebih dari satu kail untuk pasangan umpan (seperti gbr di bawah). Rangkaian tersebut bisa didapat di toko peralatan pancing, namun sebagai pemancing sejati tak lengkap rasanya bila tidak bisa membuatnya sendiri.





Kira-kira tehniknya seperti ini :

Sediakan kenur leader (pengikat kail) sekitar 50 cm dan kili-kili, masukkan ujung kenur dua kali (2x), sisi yang berujung pendek +/- 15 cm.(gambar “a”).

Dengan sisi yang panjang, lilitkan sebanyak 10x (b) masukkan ujungnya ke celah tekukan kenur. Tahan sisi pendek tarik sisi panjang sampai mengetat (c).

Simpulkan kedua ujungnya secara renggang +/- 20 lilitan simpul (d). Buat celah di tengah lilitan simpul tadi, lalu masukkan mulai dari kili-kilinya hingga rapat di batas ikatan pertama yang mengetat (e).

Tarik perlahan-lahan kedua ujungnya, bantu meratakan dengan jari sampai ketat (f). Sampai di sini berarti telah dapat dihasilkan rangkai pancing 2 cabang.

Untuk membuat 3 cabang dst. Ambil bagian kenur yang panjang, tekuk kenur simpulkan 3~5x (g), atur jarak ikatan ini dengan kili-kili ini lebih pendek dari sisi yang satunya. Ketatkan simpul tersebut, potong rata hingga seperti gambar (h).

Ulangi menyimpul renggang 20 lilitan seperti pada (d) tadi dan masukkan ke celah lilitan mulai dari kili-kili hingga batas ikatan mengetat yang kedua (i).

Tarik kedua ujung perlahan-lahan, ratakan hasil ikatan yang mengetat bila perlu bantu dengan jari. Hingga akhirnya terbuatlah rangkaian 3 cabang (j).

Untuk membuat 4, 5 cabang dst., gunakan kenur leader lebih panjang lagi dan pada saat membuat simpul seperti gambar (g) potonglah kenur hingga menghasilkan sisi pendek kira-kira 15 cm dan sisanya menjadi sisi yang panjang untuk membuat cabang selanjutnya.

untuk lebih jelasnya, perhatikan gbr berikut :



ket : diambil dari berbagai sumber