| When you think of the term 'river fishing' what is | | | | traditional soft plastics. The goal is to work your |
| it that comes to mind for you? For me 'river | | | | jig with the current, bouncing it along the bottom |
| fishing' means fishing in a river while wading. The | | | | as it flows naturally with the current. The weight |
| best rivers to fish while wading are smaller rivers, | | | | of your jig head will need to be adjusted |
| rivers that can be crossed in some places and not | | | | depending on depth and current flow. Most river |
| in others. Many times rivers of this size are | | | | anglers think of this technique for smallmouth |
| considered small rivers. In any case this is the size | | | | bass and walleye, but the jig technique works |
| of river that comes to my mind when I think of | | | | very well for almost all species of trout as well. |
| the term 'river fishing'. | | | | 2. The Worm Technique - river fishing technique |
| In this article I'm going to outline a pair of river | | | | can be used with either live or synthetic worms |
| fishing techniques that will help almost anyone | | | | (such as Berkley Power or Gulp worms). As with |
| catch more fish while wading and fishing rivers. If | | | | the jig technique, the goal is to bounce your |
| you like fishing in rivers a bit larger than | | | | offering along the bottom, as it flows naturally |
| mentioned above (from a boat) don't worry | | | | with the current of the river. Of these river |
| these techniques are still effective with some | | | | fishing tips, this is my personal favorite. To rig up |
| simple modifications. When it comes to river | | | | for this technique begin by tying a small barrel |
| fishing tips, these river fishing tips will certainly | | | | swivel onto the end of your line. Then tie on a set |
| make you a more effective angler. | | | | of gang hooks. Gang hooks are the most |
| These techniques will work for almost any fish | | | | effective way to present a worm while fishing. At |
| that swims in rivers from trout to smallmouth | | | | this point split shot sinkers are added above the |
| bass. If you wonder if either of these techniques | | | | barrel swivel for weight. The number and size of |
| will work for your favorite species of fish, give | | | | split shot will vary depending on water depth and |
| them a shot. More than likely, they will. | | | | current flow. Again, the goal is to have your |
| | | | worm "roll" along the bottom as it flows with the |
| 1. The Jig Technique - The jig technique involves | | | | current of the river. |
| the use of small twister tail or marabou jigs. | | | | Both of these river fishing techniques will make |
| When I say small, I'm talking about jig heads from | | | | you a more successful river angler. The key to |
| 3/16 to 1/4 ounce. If you opt for a twister tail | | | | both of these river fishing tips is practice. Don't |
| (which is probably the most effective of the 2 jig | | | | expect to catch a trophy on your first outing, but |
| styles) I suggest Berkley's Gulp Grubs. These grub | | | | once the nuances are learned both of these |
| bodies (twister tails) are impregnated with fish | | | | techniques are very effective. |
| attracting scents and are more effective than | | | | |