The Art of Fishing

Better to fish after sunset than before a thunderstorm

Better a moment of fishing in the morning than half a day at noon

Fish close to shore in the morning and evening, farther out at noon

Fish along the bank on cloudy, rainy days

Do not fish in a southeasterly wind in summer

Fish during the plum rains—the longer you fish, the happier you get

Fish the shallows in spring, deep pools in summer, shade in autumn, and warm spots in winter

Fish the west side in the morning, the east side in the afternoon

If you do not fish near aquatic plants, your trip will probably be wasted

1、Fish the shallows in spring, deep pools in summer, shade in autumn, and sunny spots in winter.

2、In spring, fish shallow flats; in summer, deep pools; in autumn, shaded spots; and in winter, places that get sunlight

3、Fish in rain and mist in spring, near aquatic plants in summer, at dusk in autumn, and near aquatic plants in winter.

4、In spring, fish in rainy or misty weather; in summer, near aquatic plants; in autumn, at dusk; and in winter, near aquatic plants

5、Fish move toward the banks when it rains, so fish along the banks.

6、On rainy days, fish are generally in shallow water, along riverbanks, or near pond edges, so choose shallow water and fish close to the edge

7、Fish for carp in muddy water, grass carp in green water, crucian carp in clear water, and bream in dirty water.

8、Where clear and murky water meet is good for carp; green water suits grass carp, clear water suits crucian carp, and muddy water suits bream

9、Rich water raises lazy fish, poor water produces hungry fish, and dirty water produces odd fish.

10、Fish in nutrient-rich water have plenty to eat, so they tend to be lazy and hard to hook. In nutrient-poor water, food is scarce, so fish feed aggressively and quickly. Fish in dirty water have unpredictable habits, hence the name “odd fish”

11、When moss rises from the bottom, big fish are nearby.

12、When moss floats up from the bottom, it is usually because big fish are rooting around below for food

13、Carp root through mud in deep pools; crucian carp prefer peace and quiet.

14、Carp like muddy bottoms in deep water. Crucian carp prefer quiet surroundings and are harder to catch when it is too noisy

15、Better to fish after sunset than before a thunderstorm.

16、When fishing, choose the time after sunset rather than just before a thunderstorm

17、People dislike commotion, fish dislike noise—fish in peace and quiet.

18、Quiet surroundings are best for fishing

19、Move three times a day; fish along the edges in the morning and evening.

20、Change your fishing spot several times as the day progresses. In the morning and evening, fish close to the edge

21、In fast water, fish slow spots; in slow water, fish fast spots. In shallow water, fish deep; in deep water, fish shallow.

22、When the current is fast, fish slower areas; when it is slow, fish areas with stronger flow. If the area is shallow, find a deeper spot; if it is deep, find a shallower spot、

23、Fish deep pools in hot weather, the edges in cold weather, and the middle when it is neither hot nor cold.

24、In hot weather, fish deep water; in cold weather, fish along the edges; in mild weather, fish at a moderate depth

25、If you do not fish near aquatic plants, your trip will probably be wasted.

26、Choose a spot with aquatic plants when baiting your fishing spot. If you choose a bare area, you will probably catch nothing!

27、When fish get lively, heavy rain is coming.

28、When fish are very active, heavy rain is likely

29、Fish river mouths when the water rises, deep pools when it falls.

30、When the water rises, fish river mouths: there is more water, more food, and more fish. When the tide falls, fish deep pools, because fish retreat into them.

31、Fish with a southeasterly wind in spring and a northwesterly wind in autumn.

32、In spring, fish in the direction of the southeasterly wind; in autumn, fish in the direction of the northwesterly wind

33、Fish for crucian carp by day and catfish by night.

34、Daytime is best for crucian carp, and nighttime for catfish

35、If you keep catching shrimp, move sooner rather than later.

36、If you keep catching shrimp, it is best to try another spot

37、To catch fish, location matters: three parts skill, seven parts finding the right spot.

38、Choosing a fishing spot is important: three parts depend on fishing skill, and seven parts on picking the right location

39、A lively stream means lively fish; flowing water makes fish thrive.

40、Activity in a stream indicates fish are present, and a faster flow indicates a good environment for them.

41、When small fish crowd the water, big fish stay away from the baited spot.

42、When there are lots of small fish in your baited spot, big fish will not come in

43、When the plants turn green, fish are young; when the plants turn yellow, fish are plump.

44、When aquatic plants are green, fish are growing. When the plants turn yellow, the fish have grown bigger and fatter

45、Keep attracting fish to your baited spot, and you will catch more.

46、Regularly attracting fish to your baited spot will help you catch more

47、When people put on padded coats, fish hide among the reeds.

48、In cold weather, fish retreat into aquatic plants too

49、Do not scatter rice in the fog; wait until it clears to fish.

50、Do not rush to bait your spot with rice in foggy weather. Wait until the fog clears to fish, and your chances will be better

51、Where plants are plentiful, fish the gaps; where plants are scarce, fish near them.

52、Where aquatic plants are dense, fish open gaps. Where they are scarce, fish close to them

53、In a wide channel, fish narrow sections; in a narrow channel, fish wide sections.

54、In a wide channel, fish the narrower parts; in a narrow channel, fish the wider parts

55、In a long pond, fish the middle; in a large pond, fish the far end.

56、In a long pond, fish the middle; in a large pond, fish the far end

57、In deep water, fish close; in shallow water, fish far out.

58、If the water is deep, fish near the edge; if it is shallow, fish farther out where it is deeper

59、Do not panic when you hook a big fish; let out line and play it calmly.

60、Stay calm when you hook a big fish, and keep steady as you let out line and play it

61、Fragrant in autumn, sweet in winter, animal-based in spring, plant-based in summer.

62、For bait, fragrant options are best in autumn, sweet ones in winter, animal-based ones in spring, and plant-based ones in summer

63、Use plant-based bait in clear water and animal-based bait in muddy water.

64、In clear water, use plant-based bait; in muddy water, use animal-based bait with a strong fishy smell

65、People have paths, birds have routes, and fish have their own trails.

66、Like people and birds, fish have their own natural patterns!

67、Lower your rod gently, and fish will bite more often.

68、Lower your rod gently to avoid startling the fish, and you will catch more

69、When fish swim against the waves, fish where wind and waves gather.

70、When fish are swimming into the waves, fish in areas exposed to wind and waves.