Little Luey Posted July 4, 2009 Posted July 4, 2009 I see a few threads talking about how much explosive strikes are when fishing at night compared to day fishing. Why is that? is it bigger fish at night for the most part? here in Arizona we already have temperatures over 110º during the day so it may be good to switch to night fishing, my bigest concern would be the snakes and mosquitoes. What are some good tips for night fishing? good lures to throw? Quote
bottledgt Posted July 4, 2009 Posted July 4, 2009 i think it just sounds more violent cause you cant see and youre tuned in to your ears more.and its quiet as hell in the dark Quote
EastMarkME Posted July 4, 2009 Posted July 4, 2009 I'd say that you catch all sizes....the average size from my experience is a little larger overall at nite though. Jitterbugs and spinnerbaits have been my favs at nite. If you start to like it and your considering alot of nite fishing flourescent line and a black light are really helpful. Mark Quote
EastMarkME Posted July 4, 2009 Posted July 4, 2009 i think it just sounds more violent cause you cant see and youre tuned in to your ears more.and its quiet as hell in the dark LOL...yeah, that too ! It can scare the hell outa you if you havent had a hit in awhile. Mark Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted July 4, 2009 Posted July 4, 2009 It's not like the fish hits it faster or harder because it's dark out but when you fish the night consistently, hearing and feel are the 2 most heightened senses, vision takes a back seat. Remove vision, the easiest sense to use, and you tune in to the strike with heightened awareness. A strike feels more violent when you are completely engrossed in your retrieve. A couple from last nights smackdown. Quote
Super User Bassn Blvd Posted July 4, 2009 Super User Posted July 4, 2009 Nice Smackdown Russ. It's a good thing they didn't weigh more than a couple pounds ;D Quote
Super User Bassn Blvd Posted July 4, 2009 Super User Posted July 4, 2009 This week should be good for night fishing, if you go by the moon phases. I plan on hittin the water all week long. Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted July 4, 2009 Posted July 4, 2009 Nice Smackdown Russ. It's a good thing they didn't weigh more than a couple pounds ;D C'mon,. A cold water, New England 5-6 is equal to what size fish in your balmy, bath water? Had 7 over 4 lbs last night, the day I don't think that's phenomenal,I'm done,lol Quote
Super User Bassn Blvd Posted July 5, 2009 Super User Posted July 5, 2009 Those two look bigger than 4 pounds. Did you get them on the wake bait? Quote
Little Luey Posted July 5, 2009 Author Posted July 5, 2009 thanks for commenting guys. those are defiatly nice fish fir sure. Quote
Super User Catt Posted July 5, 2009 Super User Posted July 5, 2009 A momentary brain failure & a false image within your brain That's how Ole George described short strikes; kinda fits here We as humans are so visual by nature so until you adjust to having the heightened awareness of other senses you'll feel totally incompetent. When you finally relax and accept the heightened awareness night fishing affords your hookup ratio will go up dramatically. Quote
bass or bass ? Posted July 5, 2009 Posted July 5, 2009 I see a few threads talking about how much explosive strikes are when fishing at night compared to day fishing. Why is that? is it bigger fish at night for the most part? here in Arizona we already have temperatures over 110º during the day so it may be good to switch to night fishing, my bigest concern would be the snakes and mosquitoes. What are some good tips for night fishing? good lures to throw? I live in Phoenix and nearly always (especially in summer) make my fishing trips overnighters. I leave for the lake @ noon, am on the water @ 2:00 , and do some bass fishing before exploring areas for my night fishing. I spend the night on my boat. I use lighted marker bouys to mark spots I want to come back to fish during the night. I have installed a pair of 4" motorcycle headlights on my boat to aid nightime navigation, and only move from spot to spot at no wake speed. I fish for bass and catfish. When I want to sleep I put out bow and stern anchors and put out 2 baited rods. One with tube/paste bait for channel cats and a heavier rod with live bluegill for flathead cats. When casting for lm bass after dark, I like to use Jitterbugs, Hula Poppers, and buzzbaits. As to snakes and mosquitos. I fish from a boat, so snakes are not a concern. That would be a concideration for me bank fishing though. Mosquitos require a good quality repellant, I like the spray on powerded type. No oily residue. Keep lighting to a minimum. Use a Ray-O-Vac brand headlamp that can be purchased at Lowe's for @ $20. These have white led, and red led elements, and the red does not attract insects. If you need the white light, use it for as short a time as possible. Hope this helps you enjoy night time angling. Happy fishing. Quote
Little Luey Posted July 6, 2009 Author Posted July 6, 2009 thanks man for the advice. I do fish from shore most of the time, I do have a one man pontoon but I have never usd it at night. Quote
skeetermike Posted July 6, 2009 Posted July 6, 2009 I used to fish nights a lot more and plan on camping on the lake this weekend. I'll probably do some more night fishing then. Use a blacklight and some fishin line that is clear blue so it glows. I use plastic worms in dark colors, black sb's, and sometimes topwater. Jigs work well for those steep banks and I also use C-rigs alot. Remember at night use dark baits. The mosquitos usually go to bed a couple hours after dark. Although they are there, just not as bad. Good luck. Snakes come to light as do bugs, so keep the lights to a min. Quote
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