The magic of fishing prowess – What we need to know about the sea

Dear Friends, Let’s talk about sea fishing and the magic of fishing prowess today.

It is significant issue and it is good to know some subtleties, that are of great importance. For example, when it is good to fish. Meteorological conditions are an essensial factor, as well as the movement of the sea water. Here our experience is in several main directions.

There have been many fishing days. Somе of them just wasn`t going to be our days. The weather was wonderfull, quiet and calm. But something was so wrong. Many times I have scratched my head and wondered what could be а reason. And there have been many similar days and encounters with the sea. I’ve been back home many times without any catch and obviously disappointed.

So I became interested in why this happens. I talked to a lot of old fishermen. I read a lot of material and understood some subtleties that I had not paid attention to. And it turned out that there are many important factors that can influence the fish not to bite sometimes. Maybe I won’t say much new things, but I will still share my experience in this post.

The magic of fishing prowess

The magic of of fishing prowess

Today, technology has advanced. we have information about everything, bad weather or good weather. About the wind from where it blows and to where. Apps that show us the tides of the sea. So before you go out it is good to inform yourself about these things.

The water level – that is the key

When fishing on a rising tide the fishing is always good. But if there is no movement and the water is stagnant, then nothing works. The fish seems to be gone. So know the tide matters a lot whether you go home with a full bag or disappointed. The tide can affect even far out in the rivers and on the salmon. It is not wrong to say that fishing is best when there is movement in the sea or when the water is turning. 1- 2 hours before full tide and vice versa is also good.

I was somewhere on Justøya in Lillesand when after 2-3 hours nothing was biting and I was about to give up. Suddenly the rod began to vibrate and I briefly pulled out 3 Common dab (sandflyndre). This went on for 40 minutes. It turned out that the fish started to bite when the tide turned and headed inland. Flatfish are usually bottom fish and often in the sand when this water movement starts they just wake up and start feeding. But not only this type of fish, this applies to almost all fish in our sea.
What I found is that 1-2 hours before the water is at its highest at high tide, the fish are most active. I think this applies especially in autumn and at low tide. The tide affects all life in the sea, the regular movement of water masses due to the gravity of the moon and sun. This helps the fish’s sense of smell to find food.

The best place importance for the magic of fishing prowess

Good fishing spots are off capes, reefs, wooden jetties and boats. Currents are created in such places and plankton and small animals are collected here. This is a sign that the big fish are coming here to feed.

The wind consideration

Another thing I have noticed is the importance of the wind factor. It is good to have a light breeze and to form small waves. The fish feel safer in such waters and the fishing is good.