Fishing is an activity surrounded by many signs and superstitions. Signs for fishing relate to the weather, fees, fishing itself, and even stories about the catch.
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Weather signs for fishing
For centuries, fishermen have identified the relationship between weather conditions and catch. It has long been noted that the wetter it is outside, the better the bite will be. In cloudy weather and during drizzling rain it bites well, but in the scorching sun it is useless to sit with a fishing rod - there will not be a rich catch. On dry days, it is better to fish at dawn or sunset.
The phase of the moon also affects the catch: during the new moon the fish bite well, but during the full moon it bites weakly.
Fishermen have noticed that a sharp increase or decrease in air and water temperatures negatively affects the bite, and if the water gradually warms up to normal levels, the fish tank will be full.
During drought, when the water level drops, the catch can be poor because... At this time, the water temperature can fluctuate sharply, which causes discomfort in the fish. A sharp increase in the level of the reservoir forces the fish to constantly move, so it also rarely gets hooked. A gradual increase in water level is the best conditions for fishing, as experienced fishermen say.
Suitable weather conditions are the key to successful fishing
Before you go fishing, the collective wisdom advises taking a look at the barometer:
- There will be no catch if the atmospheric pressure rises or falls sharply, or if a thunderstorm is expected.
- The bite will be successful when the pressure gradually increases or stabilizes between rain and clear weather.
The strength and direction of the wind influence how the bite will be. On a hot day, a cold north or east wind makes fishing comfortable and catchy, and on a cool day, south or west winds will contribute to a large catch. In a strong wind, you don’t have to wait for a bite, but in a weak wind, when the surface of the water “ripples” slightly, fishing will be successful.
When the wind blows downstream of the river, there will not be a good catch.
What to notice on the way to fishing: signs
Fisherman's beliefs say:
- Meeting a clergyman or nun, a policeman, a female representative, or a representative of the hare family on the way to a pond is extremely unfavorable for successful fishing.
- Hares and rabbits should not even be mentioned on the day of fishing - it is believed that these animals will interfere with a good bite.
- If you see a hare crossing the path in the river, all your fishing plans will definitely be ruined. To prevent this belief from coming true, let someone pass in front of you who did not notice the bunny, then you can continue your fishing trip.
Hares - to failure
- Meeting along the road a person with physical injuries or disfigured in appearance is considered a success for a fisherman.
- Doing a kind deed towards someone gives you a higher chance of making a big catch. Give a ride to a stranger, especially if he is an amateur fisherman, and luck will be on your side. Just don’t take money for the service provided, even when they persistently offer it to you - you’ll scare away Lady Fortune.
- Someone along the way wished you a good bite - most likely your catch will be jinxed.
The complexity of the fishing road will directly determine the outcome of the “event”: if your vehicle breaks down along the way, you are fined by a traffic cop, or any other problems happen, a good bite is guaranteed. If you avoid penalties when encountered by the road patrol, you can not count on a “fat” bite.
For the catch
On the way to the pond, you stopped by a shop to buy fishing accessories - luck will not smile on you.
Fishing from home to pond
Fishermen are superstitious people, so they have come up with a lot of fishing signs, and they relate not only to the process itself, but also to preparation for it, behavior on the way to the reservoir, and even actions after fishing.
- Fees
Fishermen have noticed that neither emergency nor scrupulous gatherings contribute to successful fishing. You shouldn’t start getting ready long before the event, trying to plan and provide for all the little things - such preparation will scare away your luck. But preparing gear in a hurry is also not the case; fishing luck does not like fuss and haste. Although leaving a fish tank at home is considered a good omen, only large fish will bite.
Prepare for fishing in a hurry or too pedantically - you won’t expect a bite
Putting on new clothes or taking new gear is a bad omen for catching. All things and accessories should be “happy”. On the eve of fishing, the fisherman should be a good boy and not quarrel with his wife and household, otherwise they may jinx the bite in their hearts. Promises to bring a lot of fish should not be given out; luck usually punishes chatterboxes with a bad catch.
There are opposite signs regarding the performance of marital duties on the eve of fishing. One claims that when a wife refuses intimacy, the husband will have no luck fishing. And the second one says that even after a wild night spent fishing there is nothing to do, there will still be no bite
Another fishing omen that always comes true is that it is forbidden to take fish dishes and canned food (dried squid and crab sticks as well) with you on a fishing trip. Eating fish before fishing is also not worth it - it will not tolerate such blasphemy, and not a single fish will fall on the bait.
Experienced fishermen eat fish only after fishing.
It is worth escaping from the house as unnoticed as possible, so that relatives, out of the kindness of their hearts, do not wish them luck or a rich catch. Having received such a wish, you can safely stay at home - there will be no fun. It is worth staying at home even if the mood for fishing is not suitable, fishing without passion and desire - pushing luck away from yourself.
- On my way
Fishing signs advise you to pay attention to who you meet on the way to the pond. The priests and nuns you meet do not bode well, as do police officers, women, and fauna such as hares.
If on the way to fishing you meet a priest or a police officer, you may not expect a good catch
By the way, it’s better not to think about hares and rabbits at all on the day of fishing - according to legend, these animals are a terrible obstacle to a good bite.
According to popular belief, seeing a hare crossing the road promises misfortune; everything planned will definitely go awry. To prevent the sign from working, you need to let someone ahead of you who has not seen the hare, and then calmly continue on your way.
If a fisherman meets a cripple or a person with any defects in appearance along the way, the fishing will be successful.
Kindness shown to others increases the chances of a good catch. If a fisherman gives a ride to random fellow travelers, especially fellow fishermen, then, according to the sign, good luck will smile on him that day. True, if fellow travelers paid with money, even if they planted it unnoticed, the omen will not work.
It is extremely undesirable to receive wishes for a happy fishing trip from passersby - well-wishers will definitely jinx the catch.
The more difficult the road, the easier and more successful the fishing will be. Minor breakdowns, a fine from a traffic police officer or any other hitch will only contribute to the bite. But if a traffic cop stops a fisherman and lets him go without a fine, you can’t expect a good catch.
It’s better not to look at the store for additional gear on the way to fishing - this will scare away the catch.
- In progress
Having reached the fishing spot, it is important to remove the gear from the car so as not to spook the fish. For this purpose, all large bags and sacks remain in the car, as well as scales. It is impossible to lower the net into the water before the first fish is caught for the same reasons.
You definitely need to say hello to the pond, swear and quarrel with competitors who are fishing nearby and with curious spectators; signs are also prohibited. Luck is not kind to grumpy fishermen.
Quarrels while fishing are not welcome, colleagues must be respected
In order for the fish to quickly bite the worm, you need to spit before casting. If the tackle gets tangled when casting, it is better to take another, happier one. And when you step on a fishing rod or net, you can no longer expect a good catch. Fishermen do not even trust anyone else to hold their gear; this will lead to the fact that fish will no longer be caught using gear desecrated by strangers.
If the first fish you come across is small, you must release it and ask them to bring their relatives with them. When the first fish falls, fishing is unlikely to be successful; you can safely reel in the fishing rods, as in the case when the ruff was the first to be hooked.
When there are several fishermen in a company, the smallest catch will be the one who caught the fish first.
If a cat or dog strays towards a fisherman and is begging for fish, the animal must be treated. Greed is not approved by luck, and it can change.
You need to share with cats begging for fish so that your luck doesn’t run out
Before the end of fishing, signs prohibit weighing, counting, or even estimating how many fish have already been caught . Otherwise, you can lose the entire catch in an instant - drown or tear the fishnet on a snag.
When drinking strong drinks while fishing, you should definitely splash a little alcohol into the water to appease the water spirits.
- After
After fishing, they certainly thank the pond and clean up all the trash after themselves. If you leave your fishing spot untidy, there will never be a bite here again.
When talking about fishing after returning home, the catch needs to be slightly exaggerated, otherwise, next time it will definitely be smaller and gradually disappear.
When telling your friends about your catch, you need to exaggerate it slightly.
All fish caught must be eaten or distributed, otherwise next time you can return home with nothing.
Comic signs:
- The thinner the forest, the larger the fish will bite.
- If the fish don't bite, it's time to have a snack.
- The fish bites on the bait that you don’t have.
- Wherever you sail, the wind is always in your face.
- Lots of gear, not enough fish.
- The stronger the tackle, the smaller the fish.
- If you don't get caught today, you'll get caught tomorrow; if you don't get caught tomorrow, you'll get caught the day after tomorrow.
- The better the weather, the longer you can wait for a bite.
This series of signs, of course, is comic, but there is also a grain of truth in each of them. In general, fishermen are quite wise people, and they don’t have trivial signs. So, if you want to catch fish, you will have to follow the unwritten rules so as not to return home with nothing. For the first time, fortune may even smile without observing fishing signs - after all, fishermen also say that beginners are lucky, but in the future, attempts to joke with fishing luck will definitely not bring either a tail or scales.
TOP 10 bad omens: when is it better to take a fishing rod and return home
You can return home immediately in the following cases:
- If you meet someone along the way and wish you a good catch, you can safely return home. That is why you need to go fishing in a roundabout way, so that you don’t meet anyone.
- Cut and shave your nails and return without a fish. It is not recommended to carry out such hygiene procedures. It is believed that the fish will see a sleek face and will not be caught.
- You cannot eat fish while fishing or even bring it with you. When going to a serious body of water, it is better to refuse such products the day before. It is believed that the smell of fish will scare off the bite.
- Fishing will not be good if the first fish you land dies or gets off the hook. In the first case, you can simply expect a bad bite, but in the second, there is a chance to leave with a completely empty fish tank.
- You cannot count the number of fish in the container before you collect the fishing rods. Remember, only money loves counting, not fish.
- An empty tank should not be placed in water, otherwise it will never be filled.
- Never step over your fishing rod - there is a chance of scaring away your luck.
- You cannot give your personal, “lucky” gear even to your fishing friends.
- Prepare for an outing in advance. Spontaneous trips are much less likely to be successful and often the fish don’t come.
- If you plan to fish alone, do not tell your friends and acquaintances about your trip. They may unwittingly jinx the bite.
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If, while sorting out the gear, you find a tangled fishing line or the hook clings to everything around you, go home, there won’t be any bite today.
Forgetting a fish tank at home means an excellent bite
If you still forgot something, it would be better if it was a fish tank. According to the following sign, this accessory forgotten at home will provide the fisherman with not a simple bite, but a machine-gun bite! In our opinion, this sign is more instructive. Because on the shore you don’t always have time to find something to put the caught fish in. Therefore, when preparing for your next fishing trip, the first thing you will take is a fish tank.
What signs do you trust?
What seemingly absurd signs help you when fishing? Do you believe in "fishing gods"? Do you even believe in omens and superstitions? Do you have something interesting that has made you come home with a serious trophy more than once? If yes, then share your observations and coolest signs in the comments.
PS Friends, in one of the previous articles we launched a small competition, during which we had to find the 10th photo for our TOP of unusual fish photos. So, we have chosen the winner - this is the user Volja, who suggested adding a photo of the aquarium giant. We will contact the winner shortly and award a small prize.
