River fishing is one of the most popular freshwater fishing activities among novice and experienced anglers. River fishing doesn’t require a lot of gear, it can be done from canoe, kayak, or shore, and best of all there are fishable rivers everywhere.
Not all rivers are the same, and not all sections of a river are the same. To improve your chances of catching a fish in a river, you first need to find where fish are hiding. The areas to fish a river are those that offer natural structures that provide refuge from predators and strong river currents. These same structures also provides game fish the perfect spots to ambush prey.
When river fishing there are are several techniques and baits that work best. A few of the basic river fishing techniques include upstream casting, river jigging, bottom bouncing and fly casting.
The bait you select for river fishing will depend on many factors, including the season, weather, water conditions and of course your target game fish But how you present your bait is just as important as the bait choose.
There are several fishing rigs that are ideal for presenting your bait or lure in a fashion that will attract river dwelling game fish species. The following are some of the most popular and useful <b>river fishing rigs</b> for targeting a variety of popular river dwelling game fish, such as bass, trout, crappie and perch.
Used for casting and dragging across a target area where fish may be located
A bass fishing rig that can be fished deep, shallow, and anywhere in between
One of the most traditional and effective rigs for catching a large variety of fish
Simple and proven rig for catching trout, walleye and other freshwater game fish
Mimics the behavior of a small fish. Ideal for walleye, pike, muskie and trout
Popular panfish rig used for spider rigging, drift fishing and casting from a boat
Uses split shot to add weight to the rig so it will sink into the strike zone faster
