Fishing In Calm Water

[Jonnehboi]

hey guys

in san jose california the most bizarre thing has been happening there has been zoro wind whatsoever and being a shore fisherman i find it easiest to find fish in the wind well anyway when the water is like glass all throughout the day whats the best method to aproach it

thanks

[Big Fish Rice]

Jonnehboi, I'm assuming no wind could also mean blue bird skies? For me personally, finesse fishing (such as dropshot, shaky head, etc) will help me catch numbers. Jigs are a great choice too - they'll attract both quantity and quality.

Without wind, I try and focus on cover oriented fish around lily pads, fallen trees and structure, such as rocks and humps. This just takes a little more map preparation when fishing from shore.

Lastly, a 1/2-ounce swimbait jig head and a 4.5-inch bait, or 6-inch swimbait slow rolled can be pretty enticing on calm days.

[A-Jay]

Fishing very early and late in the day is always good advice but may be even more important during flat calm conditions.

 

Fishing at night could be an option as well during these conditions.

 

The darkness will even the playing field.

 

A-Jay

[WRB]

You shouldn't be concerned this time of year with spooking shallow water bass, if you are, then you are fishing in the wrong places. Keep a low profile or stand back away from the bank about 5' and make your normal presentations. The bass should be in at least 5' of water in your area.

Tom

[KyakR]

I enjoy night fishing! When it's flat calm and you're in a kayak it's stealth and finesse for me, and just enjoying the silence

[A-Jay]

I enjoy night fishing! When it's flat calm and you're in a kayak it's stealth and finesse for me, and just enjoying the silence

 

x2

 

Might be my favorite part - along with "the sounds on the night"

 

A-Jay

[aceman387]

I don't have much to add other than be grateful your still fishing, a bunch of us on here have the same "glass" looking water conditions your talking about but its because we have ice on the lakes.

[Jonnehboi]

ok thanks for the insight i never knew the depth fish would commonly stay at

[geo g]

I live in South Florida.  On dead calm days I will fish, although these are usually tough times.  I will throw weightless, using a fluke or senko and let it slowly work its way through the water column on slack line.  Two or three short jerks and let it sit still again.   It can be like watching paint dry, but you will catch fish and sometimes quality fish.

[Bankbeater]

I like to find lakes with a lot of grass and weeds in it. They will help hide you. Make very long casts, or punch through the weeds to get the bait on the bottom.

If you can go night fishing, a jitterbug can't be beat.

[Fish'N Impossible]

Drop shot and finesse presentations to deeper cover oriented fish. If you find a shade covered cover then try some top water, but slow it down lots of dead sticking.

[SirSnookalot]

I live in South Florida.  On dead calm days I will fish, although these are usually tough times.  I will throw weightless, using a fluke or senko and let it slowly work its way through the water column on slack line.  Two or three short jerks and let it sit still again.   It can be like watching paint dry, but you will catch fish and sometimes quality fish.

I agree.

I really like rough weather for fishing, wind doesn't bother me I just fish it differently.  I enjoy the calm days from the standpoint that it's comfortable and relaxing.  Been an exceptional windy season down here, 20- 30 mph inshore almost every morning and the wind picks up inland in the afternoon.