FISHING IN THE WIND

Fishing in the Wind

How to Fish it Right – And How to Not waste Your Time

What Wind Actually Does

• Pushes baitfish & shrimp
• Increases oxygen
• Creates current & ambush lanes
• Activates predatory behavior
• Fish don’t avoid wind. They use it.

How to fish in the wind (Do this)

“Fish where the wind blows into.”

• Cast with the wind
• Keep casts low
• Side-arm for accuracy

Use the right weight

• Heavy sinkers to hold the bottom

Control your line

• Lower your rod tip
• Keep lines tight
• Use braid

How not to fish in the wind

• Fishing th calm side
• Ultra-light gear
• High casting
• Ignoring wind shifts

Quick Rule To Remember

Wind + Bait + Structure = Fish