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Best Conditions: Water temperatures rise, fish become more active after winter. Excellent time for trout, pike, and coarse fish.

Tips: Fish are spawning or preparing to spawn. Use lighter tackle and smaller baits. Early morning and late afternoon are prime times. Look for shallow, warmer water areas.

Species Active: Trout, pike, perch, roach, chub, dace

Best Conditions: Peak fishing season with long days and warm weather. Fish are feeding actively throughout the day.

Tips: Early morning and evening are best to avoid the midday heat. Surface fishing works well. Sea fishing excellent for bass and mackerel. Use lighter lines and natural baits.

Species Active: Carp, tench, bream, sea bass, mackerel, wrasse, mullet

Best Conditions: Fish feed heavily before winter. Excellent for salmon and trout. Water clarity improves, making sight fishing possible.

Tips: Fish are building reserves for winter. Use larger baits and lures. Match the hatch for fly fishing. Sea fishing excellent for cod and other bottom species.

Species Active: Salmon, trout, pike, cod, bass, carp, barbel

Best Conditions: Challenging but rewarding. Fish are less active, requiring patience and different tactics.

Tips: Fish deeper water where temperatures are more stable. Use slow-moving baits. Midday fishing often better as water warms slightly. Pike fishing excellent. Sea fishing productive for cod.

Species Active: Pike, perch, chub, cod, whiting, dab

Best for: Beginners, still waters, rivers with slow flow

How it works: A float (bobber) suspends your bait at a specific depth and signals when a fish takes the bait. When the float moves or sinks, strike to set the hook.

Equipment: Rod, reel, main line, float, weights, hook, bait

Tips: Adjust float depth based on where fish are feeding. Use sensitive floats for shy bites. Keep bait fresh and check regularly.

Best for: Carp, bream, tench, and bottom-feeding species

How it works: Weight anchors your bait on the lake or river bottom. Bite indication comes from rod tip movement or electronic bite alarms.

Equipment: Rod, reel, lead weight, hook, bait, bite alarm (optional)

Tips: Use enough weight to keep bait stationary. Try different baits to find what works. Be patient - bites can take time.

Best for: Trout, salmon, grayling, and game fish

How it works: Artificial flies imitate insects. Special casting techniques present the fly naturally on the water surface or below.

Equipment: Fly rod, fly reel, fly line, leader, tippet, flies

Tips: Learn proper casting technique. Match the hatch (use flies matching insects present). Practice in open areas first. Read the water for fish locations.

Best for: Pike, perch, bass, and predatory species

How it works: Artificial lures (spinners, plugs, soft plastics) mimic prey fish. Vary retrieve speeds and actions to trigger strikes.

Equipment: Rod, reel, main line, wire trace (for pike), lures

Tips: Match lure size to target species. Use wire traces for pike to prevent bite-offs. Vary your retrieve - fast, slow, erratic. Cover different water depths.

Best for: Cod, bass, mackerel, wrasse, and other coastal species

How it works: Cast from beaches, piers, or rocks. Use natural baits or lures. Fish different depths and areas depending on species and tide.

Equipment: Sea rod, reel, line, weights, hooks, bait, or lures

Tips: Check tide times - many fish feed on incoming/outgoing tides. Use fresh bait for best results. Safety first - check weather and sea conditions.