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  The 'Perfect' Fishing Day?

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Quite often I am asked about the effects of weather on fishing, but I have come to the conclusion that weather affects fishermen more than it does the fish. Most conditions that make us uncomfortable have little effect on the fish, and the so called " perfect " conditions aren't always as perfect as they seem.


You know those "perfect" days. South East wind 10-12 miles an hour, 75-85 degrees, calm bays, clean water, etc. etc. These days may actually prove to be tougher than days with a little bit rougher conditions. Take this into consideration, if the conditions are so perfect that you can see the fish they can see you also and become quite difficult to catch. When the water is calm and the conditions are right for the fish to be up shallow, then every noise made in your boat is transmitted farther than on a rougher day. Every cast presents the possibility of spooking fish away by making too much splash or too much noise with the bait or lure you are using. When conditions are real nice and calm it may be better to get out and wade if you can't keep the noise down.


On days when the wind is a little stronger and the water is choppy and maybe even a little off colored, fishing may actually be easier. The chop will disguise a lot of the noise coming from your boat and your tackle presentation. Also tackle that in real clear water may not look totally natural to the fish will be camouflaged by the off colored water, making it more "believable". Use these conditions to your advantage, don't let them scare you away from a good day of fishing. Fishing in slightly choppy to choppy conditions can be very productive if you can adapt to the conditions. If you are drift fishing, you will need a good drift anchor. You will also have to work you lure or your bait faster to compensate for the fact that the boat may be moving faster than you are used to. If you are using a popping cork you will need to pop it a little harder than you would in calm conditions. All of these things can seem like a lot of work if you are not accustomed to it. You will have to cast more often and work a little harder, but the fish will be less spooky, and more likely to end up on a hook.


Calm days are great for sight casting while wading, or trolling quietly around grass lines or rocks, but you must be sure to be as quiet as possible. The worst thing you can do is slam the lid on the live well or on a storage hatch. Many people don't realize how badly that spooks the fish nearby. When you spook them with excessive noise they will wonder as much as 50 yards or more away, or head to deeper water where they feel safe.


Now, don't get me wrong. There is a time when conditions are too rough. You should be well aware of impending weather changes, and the capabilities of your boat. Never push to make a fishing trip if you are not properly equipped for the conditions. Safety comes first, and should be at the top of your requirements for a good fishing trip. Give it a shot on those rougher days though, you may be surprised!

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