How to catch shrimp in the wild How to catch shrimp for beginners

1. Fishing tackle.

First up is the shrimp rod. There are long and short ones, the longest is 3 meters and the shortest is only 1 meter. There are soft and hard. The advantage of soft is that it has good elasticity and can effectively buffer the momentum of large shrimps. The advantage of being hard is that it can bounce shrimps powerfully and lift shrimps quickly.

It is recommended to buy shrimp hooks of better quality and tie them yourself. When tying, add a small piece of plastic tube to the end of the hook to prevent the fishing line from tangling and ensure that the shrimp hook stands vertically, increasing the chance of catching shrimp.

There are large and small shrimp hooks, and the choice of large and small hooks is directly related to the angler’s technique. Some fishermen like to suspend fishing and lift the hook vigorously, which is commonly known as shrimp hunting. Choosing a large hook in this way can increase the hit rate and is especially suitable for catching large male shrimps. Some fishermen like to wait for the shrimp to eat the hook, so small hooks are more suitable.

2. Bait.

Shrimp is not picky, earthworms, shrimp skin, chicken or fish meat and offal are all acceptable, and some people mix meat with shrimp powder.

The effects of various baits are actually similar. It mainly depends on whether the operation is convenient.

No matter what bait is used, it should be small but not large. It is enough to be as big as a mung bean and can be hung on the tip of the hook. When hanging bait, the hook tip should be exposed a little, so that the shrimp will eat the hook tip first when eating bait. Shrimp cannot open its mouth as wide as fish, so the bait is too big for it to eat.

3. Shrimp News.

After setting the rod, wait for the signal for the shrimp to bite the hook, which is the shrimp message.

Fishing for shrimp requires taking the initiative, using the fishing rod to slowly pull the float and drive the bait on the bottom to search for prey.

The specific technique is to move the rod head very gently, use the fishing line to pull the float flat a few inches, and then swing the rod head back to relax the fishing line and return the float to its position, and then Pull, then return. Always pay attention to the float. If there is any slight movement, such as jumping, stagnation, tilting, etc., do not pull it anymore and watch the changes. Because the water in the shrimp pond circulates, you can use the current to drive the fishing hook to search back and forth until you meet the shrimp on a narrow road.

Shrimps are extremely cautious when eating bait, especially large shrimps. They will first use their chelicerae to slowly turn the bait, and then slowly pull it back. At this time, you will see rings appearing around it.

4. Lift the pole.

The timing and technique of lifting the pole are directly related to success or failure. When the shrimp bites the hook, don't rush to lift the rod.

The correct approach is to first gently lift the fishing rod, straighten the line upward, and swing the fishing rod gently. The fishing line always points to a fixed position and the float does not raise its head. At this time, the rod should be raised decisively.

Depending on the fishing hook you use, the method of lifting the rod is also different. If you are using a large hook, flick your wrist upward quickly. If it is a small hook, swing the wrist in half.

Regardless of the size of the hook, the movement should be fast but not large. Use an inch of force to drive the hook tip to stab the prey instantly. Once a shrimp takes the bait, it will definitely struggle.

The struggles of large shrimps and small shrimps are very different. The little shrimp struggled hard at the beginning, but soon lost its strength. When a prawn takes the bait, it often doesn't struggle much at first, but feels heavy.

When the shrimp is about to emerge from the water, do not panic. Stand the rod as upright as possible and use the elasticity of the tip to cushion the momentum of the shrimp. No matter how big a shrimp is, its endurance is limited. After a short struggle, it will surrender. However, if you catch an oversized shrimp, it is best not to pull it out of the water directly, but slowly pull it to the shore and catch it directly with your hands.