Friday, July 20, 2007

Fishing Tips from Westport Outfitters, Norwalk

Check out these and many more "pro tips"
Locating fish
• Generally, outgoing tides move fish closer to the estuary's mouth. Incoming tides move fish further inside the estuary.
• Inlets are great spots to fish. Fish the mouth, the channel (throat) and the corners.
• Fish are creatures of habit. They tend to move along the same route. So, take some time today to observe their path when they are coming in or moving out. Chances are good that you'll find them passing by the same exact spots tomorrow.
• If you have success in saltwater, try the same spot about 50 minutes later. This is called the "hour after" principle.
• Changes in the weather produce changes in fish. Shallow waters are most sensitive to changes in barometric pressure and approaching weather fronts.
• If you see the formation of a parabola shape on your fishfinder, you are most likely running into a school of tuna in a feeding frenzy.
• Fish prefer to feed on moving prey. Finding the right retrieve is the key for more hookups.
• In calm waters and bright skies, a fish is capable of seeing objects that are 20 degrees above the horizon. Try to stay below the 20-degree angle to reduce the chance of being detected.
• Hydraulic currents are created by structure. Learning structure can help you to better understand hydraulic current and increase your catches.

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