Fishing Tips Digest

Why Plankton Is So Important For Catching Fish And How To Find It

We’re not talking about the little guy Plankton on SpongeBob.

Only the most seasoned fishermen do this on a regular basis.  But it is so key to having consistent  success while out on the water.

Most daytime strategies involve frantic pursuit of prey that may not even be interested (hungry) when located.  At night, the key is to know where the plankton is, and entice the big game to come to you. The key is locating the plankton, not necessarily your game fish.

You can use daylight hours to locate large quantities of plankton – this is where the fish will feed at night.  Most species of bait fish feed on plankton, so it is important to know where a lot of plankton is located.

As you are searching for an anchor spot, make sure to be on the lookout for “stained water”.  This is water that contains plankton and or the nutrients that attract plankton.

Learn more about evening fishing here . . . Evening Fishing Secret

Fishing rod handling when you are fishing in the evening or morning hours is key for one reason. . . . . Fish sense food at night using “sense” rather than sight.

This is why it is so important to “pump” your rod to keep your bait kicking and create “motion” in the water.  Game fish will sense this, and it will stimulate more bites.  I guarantee it.

Seriously, never let your bait stand still for more than 30 seconds at a time.

One effective technique of doing this is to start with your bait about 15 feet down.  Lower it 5 feet at a time by first raising the pole high above your head, and then let that bait flutter down.

If you are fishing with lures, cast a surface lure to a promising spot; let it float, then pop it gently.  If this doesn’t immediately bring a strike, reel it along for several feet or pop it steadily to create a commotion on the surface.

Then slow your retrieve and bring the lure along.  By causing a commotion early you may peak the interest of a game fish that will hone in on your position.  By slowing down later, you give the fish an opportunity to locate and strike.

Fish hunt the most when skies are dark!  Just think about it.  If you want to catch more fish consistently, you go out and try to catch them when they are hungriest!  That is a no brainer and one of the biggest reasons night fishing is slowly gaining popularity.

It seems unreal that we start noticing people packing up and heading home as nightfall arrives. My grandson and I stay and the fish start biting even more than they were earlier. We spray down with the bug spray and continue fishing at night.