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Nightime Fishing Safety

The same thing happens every year. By mid-summer people are complaining about the heat and don’t want to fish. Most people are ready to stop this time of year before noon. That’s why I am here, to share a secret with you about fishing in South Texas at night. At night, it is of course cooler outside, but also <a href="http://boatguysite.com/wpress/" boating>the water cools down and those big speckled trout start to really move and feed. There is nothing like catching one of these big fish at night, when you can’t even see them explode on your lure. Here I will show you how to fish, where to go, and when to do it.

There are many bad things that can happen while fishing at night if you aren’t careful. For this reason you should never fish along at night-time. Here are some tips to keep you safe:

* Make sure you or your fishing partner are very familiar with the area and that all of your night time navigational equipment is fully functional.

* While navigating, wear your P.D.F.’s.

* Make sure that someone back on the mainland knows where and when you will be fishing.

* Plan out your trip, including your first several fishing spots.

HOW: When you get to the first fishing spot, anchor up and turn the <a href="http://boatguysite.com/" class="kblinker" title="More about boat »">boat light on. This can keep other watercraft from running into it, as well as giving you a sense of direction while walking around in the dark. Next, you need a LED headlamp to wear. These are a must-have piece of fishing equipment, and are available pretty cheaply in most sporting goods stores.

A glo-stick is another useful item to have while out on the water. Drape one of these around your neck and let it hang off your back to keep boaters (and hopefully your buddy’s lure) away. In case of an emergency or dead batteries you can also use this as a backup light to make your way back to the <a href="http://boatguysite.com/wpress/sitemap" boating>boat. Don’t get too far apart from your partner, you need to stay within talking distance at all times.

WHEN: Full moon seems to be the best time for me. The extra light from the moon can really help to illuminate your fishing lure so that those big speckled trout can see them better. One trick I like to do is to tie a 10-12 inch piece of monofilament to the 1st ring and trail a soft plastic lure behind your topwater lure. At <a href="http://boatguysite.com/wpress/" boating>the end of the mono you tie on a light jighead (preferably 1/16th oz TruLoc) and then some soft plastic lure. I call this the “Donk Tangler”.

Yes, it sounds crazy, but I promise it works. You work this rig just like you would any other topwater, but will get way more strikes on the trailing lure! If you are using braided fishing line with this setup you will have even more sensitivity for when the fish strike.

Also, check your So-lunar tables. I use what I call the 5 hr. window as a guide; 2 hrs before a major feeding time, the hour of major feeding and <a href="http://boatguysite.com/wpress/" boating>the 2 hrs after a major feeding period. Lunar tables are never a for-sure thing, but they have more than often worked for me.

WHERE: There are many places in South Texas to go for Trophy Trout. I fish all around Baffin Bay, including Alazan Bay and East Kleberg point. Hopefully these tips work well for you, TIGHT LINES!

About the Author:
Captain Jim Onderdonk is a professional fishing guide who specializes in wadefishing for big speckled trout and redfish in Texas, and uses Brown Lures’ salt water fishing lures. “Donk” suggests you try out some from Brown Lures for your next fishing trip.

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Originally posted 2009-01-16 11:53:42. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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