How to catch fish under docks in Florida; snook, redfish, speckled-spotted sea trout

Fishing under residential docks in the wintertime is personally one of my favorite things to do. The excitement and the challenge to turn a snook or redfish so it doesn’t take you right into the pilings and break you off – is in my book –the best rush you can get fishing! This quick break down of an article called “Fishing Docks in the winter” in TheOnlineFisherman.com will definitely help you in your quest to find fish!

How to get your bait underneath docks effectively; skip cast

The most important thing you have to learn to do to be productive while dock fishing in the wintertime is to skip-cast. Most fish species that hang around docks are going to be way in the back warming up and waiting to ambush baitfish. Sometimes there will be some game fish around the edge, but most will be sitting way in the back. You will have to practice skipping your bait – just like you would skip-throw a rock – sometimes 3 or 4 times to get it where the fish are.

How to Position your Boat to Fish under Docks

Tides and current are a major factor in fishing under residential docks, but wind will also be a big factor. If there are 20 knot winds it will be difficult to keep your bait in the “zone” no matter what the current is doing, but if you position yourself with the wind at your back it will help out in a major way. Now if the current is going side to side you might try moving a little bit to the side, but not all the way because the wind will almost always override current. Now, go catch and fight fish!

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How to choose the right saltwater fly

I’m sure you’ve heard the saying before – “Match the hatch.” – This saying holds true with learning how to fly fish as it does with any type of fishing. Learning how to choose a fly is a very simple thing to do. When you get to your "fishing hole", put the rod down for a little while and look around. See what type of bait is around and find a fly with similar color and action.

Fly fishing the saltwater flats of Florida

The Clouser fly is a great fly to use in pretty much any situation when learning what "flies" in saltwater, especially on the flats. You can find (or tie) ANY color fly to “match the hatch”. If white bait is in the area; find a fly that has a dark back and silver-white sides. If shrimp are in the area you’re in; find a tie that resembles shrimp coloring. Flies come in just about every color, but if you can’t seem to find the color you’re looking for tie your own!

Flies with different action for saltwater and freshwater fly fishing

There are flies that are made to stay on top of the water, flies that are made to swim and flies that are made for creeping on the bottom. If you are just learning how to fish, you might want to take a day off just to see how bait moves. Watch to see how they react when a predator swims by. You will want to know this because then you will know what “action” you want in your fly.

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How to select a new saltwater or freshwater fly fishing rod

Selecting a new fly rod is an art, almost as much as fly fishing itself. You have to understand the art if you want to know how to fly fish effectively.

How to choose a new fly fishing rod

• Determine what species of fish you want to target when fly fishing
• Determine what habitat you will be fishing
• Find out what the wind/weather will be like when you’re fly fishing
• Consider what type of grip is most comfortable on your fly rod
• Find stainless steel guides if you are going to fly fish saltwater

How to pick the right weight for a fly fishing rod

If redfish and snook are the type of species you will target, chances are you’ll fish the flats and the backcountry. What weight of fly rod would you need? You could use a 6 wt. but you might not be able to throw all the different flies you own if it’s windy, so then maybe you will want a 8 wt. More weight is important for accurate casts on windier days.

How to pick the right grip for a fly fishing rod

Fly rods usually come with foam grips or cork grips. There are several different types of cork. There are basically only three different grip designs for fly fishing rods; Cigar or half and full wells. Full wells are usually the easiest to keep control of. The best reel seats are aluminum with double locking rings. Find a fighting butt that is comfortable when pressed against your leg, side or gut when fighting a fish.

How to pick the right guides for a fly fishing rod

If you are going to be fly fishing in saltwater, stainless steel snake guides are important. Saltwater is very corrosive. You can find titanium guides which are even better, but they are usually very expensive. The tip guide should have a long tube foot. Short tube foot very often comes unglued.

How to pick the right finish for a fly fishing rod

Last thing to think of is: a fly fishing rod with a dull finish will not flash like a mirror and warn fish that you’re there. A shiny finish might. Fly rods with a shiny finish look great and might work just fine, but why take a chance just because it looks good?

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