James RickardNight fishing may be just the ticket
June 30th 2008 21:07
When people ask me, "When is a good time to fish?" I laughingly reply, "Any time!"
You have to use some common sense though. I really don't advocate fishing during a lightning storm. Rain-YES. Lightning-NO.
The best time to fish will depend heavily on three things--your location, you query, and the weather. Notice I said, "weather" and not "season."
You can catch nice specimens or even ice fish during the winter but, pickings are going to be slim if a blizzard is in the forecast. By the same token, even if it's summer, you're probably not going to have much luck during a cold front.
Discounting the weather, fishing at night can be rewarding and, in some locations, mandatory. Surf fishing at the beach would be a good example. Aside from the fact that you can spend your day working on your tan, it is often better to fish at night when sun worshipers are busy with other activities.
No matter where you night fish, fishing after dark can be beneficial for another reason. Fish can't be as "picky" in the dark!
Rather than actually seeing your bait, the fish must rely on hearing and smell after the sun goes down. The savvy angler can use this to his advantage. Mistakes in presentation, tale-tale line, or lack of lure realism , all fall be the way-side when it's dark. That's not to say you can be a sloppy angler but, if you use it to your advantage, the night can be you ally!
People often ask what lures to use at night, Here's what works for me.
First of all, I like live bait at night because of its scent. Along those lines, I'm also more prone to use attractants on artificial baits.
Despite what I just said, I use artificial baits quite a bit for my night fishing because there are many nights when I'm watching TV and say, "This really sucks! and head down to the river after the bait shops have closed.
Black, blue, or deep purple are colors that usually work.
Okay, I know someone's gonna tell about catching a fish as long as their arm on a white lure around midnight! I'm talking generalities that are going to work day in and day out.
When it comes to artificial baits, I like crankbaits for their movement, Chatter-type baits for their vibration, and the classic, artificial worm.
Until next time--watch yourself and watch your line!
You have to use some common sense though. I really don't advocate fishing during a lightning storm. Rain-YES. Lightning-NO.
The best time to fish will depend heavily on three things--your location, you query, and the weather. Notice I said, "weather" and not "season."
You can catch nice specimens or even ice fish during the winter but, pickings are going to be slim if a blizzard is in the forecast. By the same token, even if it's summer, you're probably not going to have much luck during a cold front.
Discounting the weather, fishing at night can be rewarding and, in some locations, mandatory. Surf fishing at the beach would be a good example. Aside from the fact that you can spend your day working on your tan, it is often better to fish at night when sun worshipers are busy with other activities.
No matter where you night fish, fishing after dark can be beneficial for another reason. Fish can't be as "picky" in the dark!
Rather than actually seeing your bait, the fish must rely on hearing and smell after the sun goes down. The savvy angler can use this to his advantage. Mistakes in presentation, tale-tale line, or lack of lure realism , all fall be the way-side when it's dark. That's not to say you can be a sloppy angler but, if you use it to your advantage, the night can be you ally!
<<<<<<>>>>>>
People often ask what lures to use at night, Here's what works for me.
First of all, I like live bait at night because of its scent. Along those lines, I'm also more prone to use attractants on artificial baits.
Despite what I just said, I use artificial baits quite a bit for my night fishing because there are many nights when I'm watching TV and say, "This really sucks! and head down to the river after the bait shops have closed.
Black, blue, or deep purple are colors that usually work.
Okay, I know someone's gonna tell about catching a fish as long as their arm on a white lure around midnight! I'm talking generalities that are going to work day in and day out.
When it comes to artificial baits, I like crankbaits for their movement, Chatter-type baits for their vibration, and the classic, artificial worm.
Try 'em and you won't go wrong!
Until next time--watch yourself and watch your line!
| 38 |
| Vote |
