User Guide for Fishing For Beginner
Content
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Introduction
Common Species in Hong Kong
Location & Weather
Bait & Equipment
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How to fish
Knots
Fishing Tips
Fishing Glossary
Common Species in Hong Kong Species Name
Epinephelus akaara
Distinguishing Features
Teeth small but strong, Dorsal fin spines strong, Stout second anal fin spine, Body with red spotted
Habitat
Shallow coastal waters
Species Name
Lutjanus johnii
Distinguishing Features
Preoperculum with a slight notch, Scale series above lateral line parallel to it and those below lateral line horizontal
Habitat
Shallow coastal waters
60cm
70cm
Species Name
Acanthopagrus latus
Distinguishing Features
Jaws with posterior molars, Slightly forked caudal fin, Strong dorsal and anal fin spines
Habitat
coastal waters 50cm
Species Name
Plectorhinchus diagrammus
Distinguishing Features 6 or 7 dark reddish brown longitudinal bands on head and body Habitat
Coral reefs 60cm
Equipment Fishing rods Fishing rods are used for throwing out a line with a hook on the end to catch fish.
Fishing reels Fishing reels are mechanical devices that hold and spool out the fishing line.
Fishing baits and lures They are used for attracting fish.
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A bait-casting reel is designed to cast larger lures or bait for a longer distance. A levelwind mechanism is used to prevent the line from being trapped under itself during rewind and subsequent casts.
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Anti-reverse handles and drags are equipped to slow runs by large and powerful fish.
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Standard bait-casting reels are mounted above the fishing rod and have a retrieving crank usually on the right side of the reel.
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Heavier lures are suggested to use with a bait-casting reel to fit the momentum of the forward cast .
Rod A spinning rod is made of graphite or fiberglass with a cork or PVC foam handle. The length of a spinning rod is between 1.5 to 2.6m. A five to eight large diameter guides arranged along the underside of the rod is used to help control the line. The guide nearest to the handle is usually larger than the rest to allow less friction as the coiled line comes off the reel.
Bait-casting and closed-spin casting rods are designed to hold fishing reels that are mounted above the handle. So the line-guide eyes are on the top and the casting trigger is on the bottom.
How to fish
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