Common Fishing Mistakes - IF

[@gregbeck7]

I have been fishing for 45 years. I think I've learned more in this 30 minute video than in my 45 years! Great job and thanks for all the information.

[@AMpufnstuf]

Guy Fishieri

[@InformativeFisherman]

LMAO comment of the year!

[@daikaijureview6001]

+AMpufnstuf no, no, he's the drummer from Green Day

[@AMpufnstuf]

+InformativeFisherman I thought I already replied to this but thanks, glad you enjoyed it, nice vids!

[@tnelson2404]

+AMpufnstuf 2 bottles of hair gel left on his desk, there were 3 before the video

[@FoamingPipeSnakes]

+AMpufnstuf I was gonna post "the doucheiest fisherman", but you beat me with a better burn.

[@dabeev]

The line tip at the end was great. Never understood why my line looped on the spool after a while.

[@sammarkey8481]

If you are fishing, you are never wasting time.

[@SkyAdict]

Word

[@InformativeFisherman]

True

[@ChaseTerrier]

If you are fishing, you are wasting your time. Fishing is a waste of time.

[@TitanBeats]

no its not lol

[@ChaseTerrier]

Eff Yoo, nobody will ever accuse you to being original. That silly "insult" has been around for how many decades now?

[@themontaukmonster1]

I don't know why this guy is getting hate on his amazing informational video????

[@InformativeFisherman]

No worries Brian, it does not bother me a bit. Thanks brother!

[@daikaijureview6001]

+brian welcome to the internet

[@AMpufnstuf]

+brian I think most of us are here because we enjoy his videos, jokes can have a snowball effect so if a particular video is a little long or a little subjective, you'll see more jokes than usual. It's just the internet, don't take it personally, I enjoy the show and he seems to know most of us do :)

[@badmoonrising209]

Lol he probably stole thier girlfriends in high school!#isupportcatch&release

[@SparklingQuiggles]

I am so glad that you mentioned changing up your casting technique, angle, etc. I went fishing in the morning today and didn't even get a nibble. It's because I kept doing the same cast over and over. I got that stare and kept casting. I will be taking your advice tomorrow!! Thanks IF!!!

[@InformativeFisherman]

Yes I do, It's a neurological issue. My hands also shake from time to time. As a heads up going around pointing out the obvious is not a good way to make friends.

[@canatek]

I'm novice fisherman , Fantastic video, you have become my number one source to learn how to fish. Thank you so much.

[@MTHarpooner4]

Hey that was really neat! I'm a pretty avid fisherman, which is saying something here in Montana, but I learned a couple neat tricks! It's nice to hear how things like knots vs. line material work out, and the trick about spinning the rod to hook the line behind the first guide is brilliant!!! I build rods for all my friends and get frustrated when they spin them up (I include hook keepers on every one!) and then toss them into the back of the truck, only to become a giant tangle. The tip about closing the bail on a spinning rod and why was great, too!!! Thanks a bunch!

[@tylerdoe1096]

great video! didn't even think about the fact that i was casting and retrieving the same way every time until I watched this video.

[@ChuckCooper]

My favorite tip was wrapping the line around the eye when stowing rods to prevent tangles. Thanks for the tips. Tight lines.

[@chadmatthews9346]

I had an inshore guide tell me about closing the bale by hand....I figured that was what is was about. I didn't know the wind pushing the baitfish, micro- organisms and such, so thanks for that. My buddies I fish with are always content on putting a line out and never exploring and trying new things. And while I'll agree that a bad day fishing is better than a good day ______, I'd rather learn from each trip and learn new tricks. I'm not a big believer in luck, I believe you can put yourself in a position to capitalize more! Thanks for the clip ..... !

[@BC_BALLISTICS]

i have been fishing for years and have picked up quite a bit of information along the way... and this all seems pretty simple, still... this is one of the best, ,most straightforward vids ive seen... and reminded me how often i lose focus and make mistake after mistake because i feel most successful with one fly or presentation... fishing "my spots" "my way" when nothing bites and i spent hours in the rain on my only day off... lol i still have fun... but its a nice reminder that "my way" isn't always the best way... also i really appreciated the info in closing the bail on a spinning reel by hand... i don't fish spinning reels often, but my fiance does and her most common tangle is exactly the tangle you described so we'll be trying that suggestion for sure . thank you for that and for all the excellent vids you share.

[@MysticKnight38]

Best run on fishing off a dock was 5 casts with 3 4-5 lbs walleye. The wind was blowing hard into my face (because if the t-storm that was coming in) I was using a rattle'n'rap and even then I had to cast side arm just to get it out there. I was reeling in fast and there was no missing the strikes.... they hammered it. The last walleye was on the last cast and he wanted to fight and I was debating whether to cut the line or not. That storm cloud was getting way too close and me with a 7 foot graphite rod was making too much of a high point... but I got him in and I got out of there. I was scary, it was hairy... it was a blast!

[@InformativeFisherman]

Awesome!

[@0017Bulldog]

Thank you for this video. I'm experienced and I found it helpful. Please ignore all of the jag-offs below with their hate talk.

[@InformativeFisherman]

You're welcome, no worries I find it funny!

[@kevinmcgovern188]

lol, jag-offs!!!

[@eliasrudnitsky3884]

Thank you for taking the time out of your day to make this video, I fish probably 4-5 days a week most weeks and I make several of the mistakes you described such as hitting the same spot repeatedly all year, very helpful video

[@MrAlpineArcher]

nice haircut papa roach...

[@InformativeFisherman]

Hahahahahahaha!!!

[@lendog9312]

***** the fact that you laughed made me laugh even harder lol

[@roberttrujillo6598]

LMAO

[@colinmcpeak8425]

Cut my bait into pieces, this is my last senko

[@Xinthose]

MrAlpineArcher too much blinking

[@MattHeere]

The rubber bands on the net (3:20) are about the best idea I've ever seen on KZbin.

[@-Daryk-]

ikr

[@jonathantate8103]

Matt Heere A life hack that actually works :)

[@tosy5224]

gotta say, there is a hell of a lot of info in this video.

[@forbes126]

Thanks for the tips nick, I'm a new fisherman just caught my first big stripper at San Luis reservoir and I'm hooked, so really appreciate the help.

[@WheresTheSauce]

WOW!!!! bass fishing sure sounds expensive. Good thing I'm a walleye fisherman LOL

[@mytruckownsit]

And I love your comments about the knots with different types of new line... Just lost a sturgeon behind a 12 ounce weight with fiber line maybe due to the wrong knot.... 65lbs test on the Lower Columbia

[@woodsmcconnell7182]

Thanks for these informational videos! I haven’t fished in 25 years and will be doing so in Maine this May/June for three weeks. Amazing that I used to catch fish years ago 😂

[@parishkerr5179]

Oh my gosh, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I am quite new to fishing and I commonly make a good 60% of these mistakes! Keep doing what you do!

[@rivolverocelot3010]

im a beginner and i must say this is the best source of info for me....appreciate ur work.

[@jaredkaiser1569]

started watching this video not expecting to watch the entire thing... ended up watching all of it haha. Really good stuff in here man. Thanks for your info !

[@YULOSING]

Excellent knot tips, I see a lot of familiar water in this video. Great video Nick. Thank you.

[@InformativeFisherman]

You can still use the Palomar but you do not want to fasten the not to tight. Having the long tag end to the weight prevents you from having to have to tight of a knot, the hook wont slip.

[@MrBilld75]

This is so true. His analogy about Fluoro being like glass, is very true. NEVER use a Palomar knot on fluorocarbon. I've done it and snapped off too easily. It's just because a palomar clinches down on the mainline and can certainly cut the line. Fluoro cuts itself, yes, absolutely. The improved clinch does not. It wraps around the mainline and that's what you want. It will have loads more strength. Other than that, Palomar on braid or mono. It's the strongest know there is, cause it has the fewest bends in the end. The odd braided line will slip on a Palomar, but as long as it's not a super slick braid it "should" clinche down on itself tight enough it won't slip. Especially one a more "used" line, cause fibers will help increase friction and hold it fine. A rounder or slicker line though, yeah, it can slip, I've had it happen. Test your knots after (safely, so you don't lose your grip and drive a hook into your hand.) Grab it with pliers and pull, see if it let's go.

[@BigfootTJ]

spectacular video!!! when i get 2 poles mixed in eachother thanks for show how to avoid it! you should make tons more of these

[@InformativeFisherman]

Thanks Austin, will do!

[@brianh2421]

Thank you for all the great tips and tricks.. I enjoyed your video and look forward to viewing more of them.. A LOT of great suggestions.. gonna have to take notes

[@lexwaldez]

Nick, thanks for the great video. I smiled at some of the things you mentioned that I've figured out on my own (I'm just a beginner). Loved the things you taught me. I'm going to go search your channel for different knots for different lines. I'm new to braid and fluoro and will go give it some practice. Fluoro leaders drive me nuts.

[@InformativeFisherman]

Your welcome! Hows the knowledge coming along?

[@carlosguilliams]

Short, concise and useful information about using knots on different types of fishing line.

[@jeffzabriskie9689]

guy knows what hes talking about. didnt have to keep cutting the footage. awesome videos man. better than the rest

[@peterbeefchicken5237]

I just bumped onto that video and I wanted to say thanks a bunch. I'm a "basic" fisherman and learned few good tricks that will certainly improve my fishing. Thanks! (I subscribed because of that video).

[@JohnMartin-gg8uj]

Awesome Video! I was making most of these mistakes, lol. But, now that I've tightened up my game, my average catch rate and size has gone up! Thanks Man!

[@CaLLeBoIii97]

It's interesting what he says about changing your angle when you cast, because I was taught that you should do the opposite to gather a school of fish in one spot.

[@erichandyauto]

Thanks for the spinning reel backlash tip. I'll let you know if it actually helps. I've always thought that line twist was caused by junk barrel swivels. So I invested in some ball bearing swivels and the problem still occurred.

[@alfiefallejo]

Very informative. Thank you informative fisherman. Rookie to fishing, so this helped a lot!

[@colemadden7704]

if you rap your hand around the line your gunna have a bad time

[@succubusari]

cole madden yea I thought he was gonna say *U might cut ur hand!!*

[@elifishingtv7125]

Thank you dude!! for telling me these mistakes, now I know and now I can be a better fisherman

[@JoryValley]

The illistration you show at 9:07 for the improved clinch knot is actually a uni knot

[@wulfskal5954]

Any tips on avoiding lure snags I fish the Saginaw river and there is lot of stuff to get hung up on and the water is a dark brown u can't hardly see a foot down so any help is appreciated

[@InformativeFisherman]

Hook a snap swivel to a 2 ounce egg lead and send it down on a tight line to knock it loose, works great!

[@wulfskal5954]

Sweet thanks I'll have to make sum up now

[@midlogreenva4357]

***** Dude! Why the hell didn't I think of that ...doh!

[@wulfskal5954]

I've done it with spark plugs be for but sinkers r better

[@rhsalyer]

Great video! Very refreshing to find some clear and useful advice/tips as opposed to the majority of videos I have to wade through (pun intended). Looking forward to checking out the rest of your channel!

[@marke2611]

Manually close the bale to avoid those damned loops. Thanks, man... my son learned some new words last time we went out, due to this problem. Great video.

[@jon9586]

Lol

[@wayneblanchard4347]

These are exceptional tips. Wish I ran into this 30 years ago. Wow.

[@KennyInVegas]

WOW..... so much to learn.... Thanks so much.. just got my first Bass Tracker. I'll be fishing Lake Mead and the Colorado river.

[@vadennixon1366]

thanks Nick can't wait to apply your knowledge to my own fishing experiences

[@MrHdradeon]

Nice video, I'm pumped and ready to go later today....

[@Bo_in_Seattle]

"tell yourself that you suck" I lol'd

[@notzerkle]

Great and practical information. Many times fishing---the fish seem to suddenly stop biting all over the lake or pond. Nothing new seems to work. Is it a waste of time to go to lures and locations that you have less comfindence in-perhaps wasting time -or stay with you know works and stay in areas that have always proved productive and wait for the fish to go back feeding. chuck young

[@alcatelevolve2859]

thanks for covering some issues I didn't know anything about, I appreciate the good content

[@saltyd2137]

Very nice video some of the ideas were so basic and I did not realize some things I was doing wrong so thank you!

[@jameswebster3437]

Tons of info on this video I'm gonna need to watch it a few times. Thanks

[@sadhvacman7238]

Another thing line grabbing does is create an opportunity for slack if the fish jumps suddenly, just like if someone grabs your rod tip when they're trying to help you land one. Absolute no no. That was a great show. Definitely schooled me on a few things. I mainly learned that I suck cause, I have a confidence bait. 😭

[@gaciddawg2627]

Thanks for sharing your expertise! I've been away from fishing for a regrettably long time, and you are really helping me. Your Common Fishing Mistakes 2 is also excellent. I am going to watch your other videos too. Keep up the good work.

[@nightowl1098]

Great video with a lot of good tips!!! I'm just getting back into fishing after many years away and found your video very helpful. Thanks. Tight lines!!

[@steeleevangelisti4723]

I love ur videos so much and learn so much from KZbin videos like urs

[@ThePyrotechnic23]

Thanks for the pointers.Got any tips for fishing in creeks or rivers?

[@JohnSmith-im5di]

Excellent, informative clip. Plenty of food for thought. Thanks.

[@derekjordan420]

Im no pro and I found this video very helpful!! Thanks :)

[@abelgoodwin1988]

"if your stuck in the mindset that this is your favorite lure, tell yourself that you suck" Awesome.

[@derekp6636]

Wow, finally a useful video with tips for newbies. Thanks for sharing

[@Grogbelly]

Hey, not sure if this has been mentioned, but the knot you are talking about at 9:07 in the video, you call the improved clinch knot, and in the video you overlay a graphic also calling it the improved clinch knot - BUT the pictures showing what knot is being tied looks like some sort of hybrid uni-knot - not sure why, but the diagram seems to show passing the line through the eye of the hook twice (like you might for a Trilene knot). Anyway - the diagram is most certainly not an improved clinch knot - did you intend to show that, or do you really mean a uni-knot as the preferred knot for flurorocarbon?

[@ysl_omer2985]

First time freshwater fishing thanks for the tips

[@KYoutdoors21]

Hey, IF, What knot would you recommend if I am drop shotting with 6 pound fluoro and the only knot that gets the hook to stand perfectly side ways is the palomar?

[@Pheday]

Appreciate the video as always. New to Sacto and love the local knowledge. Thanks Nick

[@paulscurvy]

Awesome video. I've been fishing for over 20years and recently started using the polmar knot thinking it was the king s#%}

[@MrCgooden]

Loved this video. I am guilty of most of the don't do. Please make more videos like this one.

[@fahadsharifi7055]

Always take your advices from expert guys ... great video, cheers mate

[@CindyC720]

Very helpful! Thank you for taking the time to make videos like this. Very helpful for beginners

[@Hell__FX]

Hi IF what knot do you recommend for joining a fluoro carbon leader to braid?

[@reylindsey8217]

very good tips I'm a novice been on 4 camping trips same place and no fish. I see what your saying in angling, I was doing the same thing over and over. Ty for teaching me something, Ill change up and practice what you said.Maybe you can do a video on fish knots, something I'm not good at. I dont have anyone teaching me since everyone tells me its easy....hahah nope it aint but I want to learn even I have to teach myself. Ty, again for the tips be looking for more videos. Rey

[@heatmojo]

commercial breaks in videos with ads already? youre hilarious

[@Phelixc]

17:41 I've done that... I'm gonna stop doing that... I hang my head in shame... But what about the feet of the eyes though? I've also hooked in those, the line does not touch when I hook in that right?

[@phpstorm6884]

8:05 what do you mean by "cut your tag in too short"? Not very familiar with the terminology. Just learned what the difference between fishing line and tackle is.

[@AttilaThebung]

+php storm When you tie your knot, there's a tail that you clip off as close to the knot as is logical. If you cut the tail/tag too close to the knot, and the knot decides to slip, you'll lose whatever just inhaled your bait.

[@Trytocookthis]

This is a great video on handling a fishing rod. Generous guy!

[@InformativeFisherman]

Try To Cook This Thank you!

[@mytruckownsit]

You fish the nw often? Oregon lg mouth bass in particular? Trying to get back into it. I've always been a deep water angler, on the rocks/ledges channels with side sinker and worms. Lots of lilies and weeds/reeds around too. Never had much luck with rapals and other similar lures. The bobber and worm work but that's no fun... Any ideas I'm sure you've never heard of it but Dorena and Cottage Grove Lake???

[@djbige624]

hey nick i do saltwater fishing in about 10 to 20 feet give or take i have gulp bait alive , i need to know if i could weight on the line cause i have no ideal if is hiting the bottom and if you could do some video on saltwater fishing......thank you

[@bmike3000]

i noticed that around 28:00 you talk about making sure that you close the bail manually, yet in your general knowledge video you say that either way is fine and it is just personal preference.

[@TheBushwooky]

You screw up the reel if you close it by reeling. I do it all the time and if you do it enough you wear out a piece inside that is necessary to close it by reeling, to the point you won;t be able to do it anymore and will have no choice but to do it manually.

[@bmike3000]

ive had the same reel for 14 years and have done it that way with no problems.

[@MrZexz]

thisisthemeaning I agree. Its a personal preference. I do both, but its heavily dependant on the type of lure and what type of fishing im doing. When I just cast regulary i just reel it close. And TheBushwooky, if you take the spool of the reel you can see on most reels its a pretty solid plastic ramp that closes the bail, if you keep it clean it shouldnt wear out.

[@ericakamanman]

What Was The Name Of The Bait You Were Using At 1:59?

[@TheAlbyzoe]

I have been making a few of these mistakes. I'll work on it. thanks for sharing

[@musicalgear1024]

Polymer knots work with all three line types. Ive used it on fluorocarbon for years without incident. It doesnt "break off all the time..blink,...blink." You simply have to tie it carefully and not allow it to get criss crossed when initially tying the knot. Do the normal through the hook eye and loop and then carefully pull the tag end and watch to keep the line stacked neatly. 16.5 pound hybrid stryper, multiple 5-7 pound bass, etc, etc without a break.

[@wisyakman]

this was awesome I have been fishing for years and you taught me some great things ty

[@GutterStompBurner]

Cheers for the info rather new to fishing just got back into it although I live in Australia and only salt water fish the video was still helpful.

[@MN-jt6vi]

What is with all the pros who cast right then switch over to reel right? For me it was not that hard to learn. Was weird at first but I love the control and power of my right hand holding the rod. Is it that hard to learn to reel left for people or am I just a closet ambidextrous?

[@joshwallacelc9]

Do you think it makes a difference fishing fluorescent line during the day as to a clear line? Thanks

[@Bo_in_Seattle]

Is there another knot you would recommend for flouro? I hate the improved clinch knot.

[@RogueReflections]

I loved the part on "confidence bait." SOOOO true! What a great video. Thank you for sharing.

[@DaddyOsInk]

I'm guilty of that too.... if I'm having a hard day on the water I ALWAYS go to a rooster tail, beetle spin, or a 3" worm on a Slider head....

[@fishermannyc5398]

Congrats. Really nice video bro! Its very long video, but all you said is very good. Thanks. A question: bait casting reel, in general, mono or braid line? Thanks.

[@davidbeckenbaugh9598]

I have to agree with his "confidence" lures. I steelhead a lot. Most people are fishing bobber and jig (or worm or bait or whatever). A few places, people scream if you try something else. Last January, I got into a bobber and jig hole that normally has 5 or 6 guys in it. There were only two. They did not have any fish. I was looking for a 50/50 Dick Nite but found a chrome Needlefish instead. So I figured it was close enough. I like bobber and jig fishing, but they did not have anything. I took three casts. The first cast, I caught a dolly varden and released it. The next cast, I missed a tremendous strike. The next cast, I got a nice 8 lb chroma to the bank that still had sea lice on it. I was heading home after only 20 minutes. But I carry every type of lure that I can. I fish according to water conditions, so I change things often. I sure catch my share.

[@bigmech3808]

Well explained! Love your positive attitude..

[@sflocchini]

any special lens color for the fishing?? I use Cooper. . It makes stuff easier. any thing that would be good to know on lens color??

[@luisalfonsoarias3763]

great tips. tnks from Colombia

[@thelivinlegend1]

Great video Nick! Good work.

[@vadennixon1366]

people love to hate this guy is what he says informative

[@wiglyworm6322]

I'm just starting fishing (outside of childhood fishing trips), and I appreciate this channel so far... but oh man I just need to say this is a very 2013 hairstyle.

[@ComputerGenerated]

I love this video! Saved to watch later!

[@elveciojunior]

VERY GOOD! YOU DID VERY WELL. THE BEST VIDEO ABOUT TIPS AND TRICKS OUT THERE. THANKS.

[@advizord2789]

Great vid 😊👍🏾

[@HelsiinkiQA]

Can you give a detailed video for inexperienced musky anglers. What to do when using 20lb braid etc? Really appreciate if you do I've been trying to catch one since may and I can't, I've invested a decent amount of money into fishing and I can't seem to catch pike or musky, I almost had a giant musky at the fox river but lost it cause my noob ass had the drag too tight