Fishing During The Worst Time Of The Day [On-The-Water Report]
- By: Wyatt Parcel
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What should your tactics be if you find yourself out fishing during the worst time of the day?
What exactly is the worst time of the day to be out fishing?
Learn the best tactics for fishing during the worst time of the day below!!
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Fishing During The Worst Time Of The Day
As the day progresses and the sun rises, fish will poke out of the shallows into deeper trenches and troughs on the edges of flats.
If you are able to, try to stand a bit higher and look into the water for any color changes that signal depth changes.
Then, aim your casts right for the depth changes that the fish will be holding in.
If you often fish in marsh creeks, you can find creek bends that mimic this type of structure.
You want to swim your lure over these depth changes by working it vertically up and down.
The fish during this time of year are lethargic and if you are implementing a constant, straight retrieve, you could miss out on fish.
Fish do not have the energy or motivation to chase paddletails down during this season.
You want to make use of the twitch-twitch-pause method to create action on your lure and give it enough time to sink for fish to strike.
Also, if you are struggling to locate depth changes and color changes while out on the water, you can look up information on Google Maps or Earth using Historical Data to locate depth levels.
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Conclusion
It is very possible to get on a consistent bite during the day in fall and winter, it is just different from fishing in spring and summer.
The milder temperatures and the sun heating the water a bit help push fish out of the shallows and into deeper trenches along the edges of flats.
Don’t be discouraged if you get a late start, just look for depth changes and follow the bite!!
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Would being in a kayak change things? What about wading?
Hello Wyatt,
I agree that time of day is not good in the warmer months, but on my last trip a few weeks ago we were putting in reds every other cast around 1pm in a similar type spot. Granted my son was using shrimp I was using the slam shady.
You’re in Texas? What’s the water temperature? Did you have any tidal flow?
Looks like you are using yellow or white braided line? Do you use a florocarbon leader? How long?
Great info, Thanks!
Watching you catch fish is a lot of fun, but info such as tackle, retrieve, water temp., tides, weather , etc. is what we are looking for.
Hey Richard! This was just the on-the-water footage. If you want to see the full analysis of my tactics, definitely check out the full Insider Report reserved for members only: Wade Fishing Redfish Frenzy In Baffin Bay [Insider Report]
Wyatt what you using, slam shady or prawn?
Slam Shady my good sir!
Yes, change of plan when water too low: Thursday wanted outgoing tide to fish bridge pilings for sheephead. Too low, so continued with a change of jigs and live shrimp slow trolling (kayak) deep current where reds hide after leaving dry creeks. Almost immediately caught a 23″ red, then a school of trout and another red 21″. More short reds, trout and flounder. Got too dark to eork the bridge pilings. Gave away my unused sand fleas…
Got to always have a backup plan in your pocket! Glad to hear you made the right adjustments Brian!
Very helpful Wyatt…like suggestion on channel turns in the marsh
Absolutely Mike! I have some areas with that kind of layout that I was planning on hitting soon… stay tuned for a report with an example of exactly how to fish that type of zone!
Good tips Wyatt.
Thanks so much Mel!