If you have a fisherman at home, you probably feel the same way as the rest of the family members that he is always out fishing no matter what time of the day it is! But it is only partially true. Fishermen only go fishing when it is the ideal time to do so. The sunlight, the depth at which the fish can be found, the wind, storm and weather patterns, tidal flows in case of saltwater fishing are the parameters that the fisherman keeps a check on before he heads out on that fishing spree.

Different aspects of nature influence the behavior of the fish in the water. Wind is one of them. It pushes the bait to the far shore followed by the game fish. If it is a windy day and you happen to be fishing, do it from where you have to cast into the wind. Cast with the wind on a sheltered shore if fishing from a boat. Since cloud prevents light penetration, cloudy days improve fishing. It makes the fish look for food more than they do during the bright days when they are keener on hiding and staying close to the structure.

Changing weather patterns and storms affect fishing success. The hours immediately after a cold front increases feeding but slows down during or after a storm hits. Water temperature increases after warm fronts and that often puts fish in a feeding mode. Again a warm spring or summer rain is a good time. Insects and baits are washed into the water after the rain and this leads the fish to feed more on the new food. However hard rain is a poor time, as it makes it difficult for the fish to find bait or lures.

Tides play an important role when it comes to saltwater fishing. Running tides are best. During a high tide even a shallow area may hold some good fish but it might actually be nothing but a mud bank in low tide! A slight depression at the bottom may also be a good place wet a line during low tide which might just be too difficult to reach during high tide conditions. Brackish water tides are the one to look out for. It is a mixture of saltwater and freshwater and can be found in most tidal creeks and rivers and it largely influences both saltwater and freshwater fish species.

In order to ensure that you have the best fishing trips, keep a check on the daily tide information in your local newspaper or at your local fishing shop. If you happen to know a fishing guide, he might also help you I this regard. He will be able to give you a few fishing tips regarding when are best times to go fishing. The timings of tides changes daily and is also not same for two places. A rising or a falling tide can be said to be the best time to g saltwater fishing. But in order to know how the fish reacts to tides and other weather conditions, you have to learn about it. Try different techniques and make each fishing trip better than the last. Tight Lines!