Knowing the regulations
If you fish for predators with lures, you'll be aware that fishing closes on the last Sunday in January and opens only for trout on the second Saturday in March. However, you can continue to fish, whether with lures or bait, in certain departments and bodies of water. Regulations may be different in certain lakes, such as the fishing on Lake Annecy which is open until the end of February.
Some départements also allow worm fishing during the closed season, so be sure to check the website of your local fishing federation beforehand. For trout anglers, this is the ideal time to go fishing fun fishing called area ideal for folding a little carbon during the long winter months.
Targeting white fish
Don't be afraid to target whitefish, some of which are fantastic fighters and will delight you. Knowing the behaviour of whitefish is also the best way to learn about the behaviour of predators. Their lifestyles and movements are intimately linked, as the prey-predator relationship is extremely important in any environment.
Small white fish such as roach, bleak or chub are great fun to catch with a jig or feeder, and don't require a lot of tackle to enjoy. You can also target carp, as bodies of water containing mostly small individuals are abandoned by carp anglers. The fish are then relatively easy to catch with a few grains of corn and a light rod for a very interesting fight.
Challenging yourself
The closing of the fishing season is a special time when we can take advantage of our free time to reflect on our fishing. Looking back, analyzing the successes and failures of the season at the water's edge. It's also a good time to draw up a plan of attack for the new season ahead, find new spots and return to the best ones at the right time of year.
You can also take stock of your equipment, check the condition of your braids, change any brittle hooks or learn new, stronger knots. Take advantage of the opportunity to do some research on the Internet, whether on techniques or places you don't know yet, so that you're ready and equipped on opening day.
