Can't figure this out.
- Volkswatson
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Can't figure this out.
Went fishing for hours on Monday and Tuesday. Nada.
Went out today for like 2 hrs. 7 fish.
Wish I had some better clues as to when the bite is on. Not complaining I've paddled over 10 miles this week, I'd just like to get better at this thing.
I guess that's why it's called fishing.
Any place y'all know that'll show past weather and such so I can make notes?
-Ben
Went out today for like 2 hrs. 7 fish.
Wish I had some better clues as to when the bite is on. Not complaining I've paddled over 10 miles this week, I'd just like to get better at this thing.
I guess that's why it's called fishing.
Any place y'all know that'll show past weather and such so I can make notes?
-Ben
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Re: Can't figure this out.
Fish head fishing app will show tides and weather for dates, wweatherunderground.com ought to have past weather reports.
What was your rough location I'll look it up on fish head
What was your rough location I'll look it up on fish head
- Volkswatson
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Re: Can't figure this out.
Lake Gilmer, Tx.Javelina Russ wrote:Fish head fishing app will show tides and weather for dates, wweatherunderground.com ought to have past weather reports.
What was your rough location I'll look it up on fish head
Re: Can't figure this out.
start of a low pressure system will turn them on
Re: Can't figure this out.
Weather underground has an almanac section for the closest weather station to wherever you fish.
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Re: Can't figure this out.
Fish head had all the local rivers but the creek that feeds gilmer, go figure
- Volkswatson
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Re: Can't figure this out.
Thanks fellas! I guess this is my next step in fishing ed.
-Ben
-Ben
Re: Can't figure this out.
Come fish with me on Palestine. I've had lots of luck lately.
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Re: Can't figure this out.
Never fished gilmer, but I would suspect this will turn them on if they are there. I would also key in on areas with moving water. This time of year the amount of dissolved oxygen is going to decrease in stagnant bodies of water as the temperature rises.Mugwump wrote:start of a low pressure system will turn them on
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Re: Can't figure this out.
I use 2 methods when determining when to fish.
1) I check the Solunar tables to see when the major and minor feeding periods will be and be on the water ready to catch at those times. These times are determined by moon cycles and other factors. Just be on the water when they come around. I have these tables on my Casio watch and right now is a minor feeding period and I should be out there throwing a topwater or 12" worm in the timber.
2) I go when my schedule allows me to. If the tables are not favorable, I start fishing 30min before daylight or 30min before dark. There are always fish feeding, but those two twilight hours give the feeding predators a sight advantage over their prey that YOU can take advantage of.
Study the habits of what you are fishing for~ that's the secret! And exploit those habits to your advantage.
1) I check the Solunar tables to see when the major and minor feeding periods will be and be on the water ready to catch at those times. These times are determined by moon cycles and other factors. Just be on the water when they come around. I have these tables on my Casio watch and right now is a minor feeding period and I should be out there throwing a topwater or 12" worm in the timber.
2) I go when my schedule allows me to. If the tables are not favorable, I start fishing 30min before daylight or 30min before dark. There are always fish feeding, but those two twilight hours give the feeding predators a sight advantage over their prey that YOU can take advantage of.
Study the habits of what you are fishing for~ that's the secret! And exploit those habits to your advantage.