Wade Fishing Low Tide: 4 Key Lessons That Put Us On Fish Fast
- By: Luke Simonds
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- Found In: Fishing Tips, Inshore Fishing, Fishing Reports, Artifical Lure Tips
It was one of those days… the wind was up, the tide was way out, and we ran into boat issues before we could even launch.
But that made it the perfect case study for what Salt Strong is all about: helping everyday anglers adapt, overcome, and keep catching fish no matter the conditions.
We waded out from a public shoreline and still found redfish and trout feeding in super shallow water.
Along the way, I’ll share some simple lessons that’ll help you stay confident, read the water, and catch more fish even when the plan falls apart.
Featured Gear In This Video
- Rod: Slot Machine Medium Power
- Reel: Otis 2500 Reel
- Line: 10lb Daiwa J-Braid
- Leader: 20lb Mono with a 30lb Mono Bite Tippet
- Lures:
Featured Software
Smart Fishing Spots App: Used to quickly find a public access point and identify oyster lines, grass flats, and productive wade zones.
Final Thoughts
Even the “off” trips can teach you something.
Stay flexible, trust what the water (and Smart Fishing Spots) tells you, and you’ll keep finding fish, boat or no boat.
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Here’s what you’ll receive today when you join:
- Weekly fishing reports and TRENDS revealing exactly where you should fish ever trip
- Weekly “spot dissection” videos that walk you through all the best spots in your area
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- Everything you need to start catching fish more consistently (regardless if you fish out of a boat, kayak, or land).
STOP WASTING TIME ON THE WATER!
Do what the “SMART ANGLERS” are doing and join the Insider Club.
Here’s what you’ll receive today when you join:
- Weekly fishing reports and TRENDS revealing exactly where you should fish every trip
- Weekly “spot dissection” videos that walk you through all the best spots in your area
- Exclusive fishing tips from the PROS you can’t find anywhere else
- Everything you need to start catching fish more consistently (regardless if you fish out of a boat, kayak, or land).
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Great job John, way to keep the focus! Not easy when you have Luke drawing strike after strike a few feet away, but you stuck to your game and in the end it paid off. And congrats on that first red, well earned!
Luke when you’re wading do you always retie when you switch lures or do you use a clip?
I never use clips or swivels because I believe it helps to go with as little terminal tackle as possible. After practice with a loop knot, it only takes about 10 seconds and about 2 inches of leader line to retie.
Thanks!
What a great trip, everything works out for a reason Luke. Learned a lot from your and Pat’s videos! Thanks.
Thanks Leo
Looks like a super fun trip! Hopefully, the boat will be back in action soon.
Thanks Kristin!
Great info. That’s my style of fishing. I mostly use the boat to get to the spot then wade after that.🎣
It’s tough to beat wade fishing when in need of sneaking up on big fish.
Great video Luke! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Frank!
Interesting video, thanks!
Thanks John!
Cool video. I haven’t wade-fished in years, but that looked like a lot of fun.
Thanks for making time to post the nice comment Michael!
Terrific video illustrating how to adapt to all situations, and adjusting your approach/tactics. Fun seeing John out there with Luke too 🙂
Thanks Sara!