NE Winds

Fishdaddy · 10-15-2003, 06:33 AM

I have been speaking with a commercial fisherman who primarily hook fishes for Swords...he laughed at me when I told him I fished two weekends ago for Swords because the weekend blew NE. He says the fish change up feeding habits and normal hang outs during the NE winds. I don't know if he really knows or if it is just the fact that it is harder to stand up in the boat?!

Any one else experience this over time?

Mike · 10-15-2003, 09:05 AM

We have hooked up with plenty of fish with NE winds. In fact I went 2 for 3 a few weeks back and it was a ripping NE wind. Everyone has a different opinion about swordfishing. Right now it is just a matter of getting out there and getting some baits deep.

The stream has had a slow current the past few weeks and there has been bait just about everywhere. Hopefully that trend will end with this cold front coming. I will be looking for the catches to increase after the weekend.

Lets get em!

Fishdaddy · 10-16-2003, 10:37 AM

Are you using 32 oz, 48 oz + 60 oz weights to get your deep baits down and keep them down? I noticed that alot of guys use 16 - 24 oz and that just does not seem to be enough especially when the currect is ripping along at 5mph.

Mike · 10-16-2003, 01:45 PM

Definetly use 32 ounce weights. What a difference it makes. As long as you are riggin them to break away it doesnt matter. You want your baits to be right on the numbers to get those fish.. not drifting up with the wind and current.

10-15-2003, 06:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
Fishdaddy Grunt Join Date: May 2004 Location: Stuart, FL Occupation: Sales Posts: 9	NE Winds I have been speaking with a commercial fisherman who primarily hook fishes for Swords...he laughed at me when I told him I fished two weekends ago for Swords because the weekend blew NE. He says the fish change up feeding habits and normal hang outs during the NE winds. I don't know if he really knows or if it is just the fact that it is harder to stand up in the boat?! Any one else experience this over time?

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Before the recent tropical system blew up the winds and rai	Reporter	General Fishing Chat	0	10-10-2005 01:08 PM
Winds have surf fisherman smiling - Asbury Park Press	Reporter	General Fishing Chat	0	09-28-2005 09:29 AM
Gusty winds and pouring rain on Day 2 of the CITGO Bassmas	Reporter	General Fishing Chat	0	09-19-2005 09:50 AM
The westerly and northerly winds have dirtied the south end	Reporter	General Fishing Chat	0	09-10-2005 07:50 PM
Strong winds and fog have hampered fishing conditions on bo	Reporter	General Fishing Chat	0	09-08-2005 04:12 PM

10-15-2003, 09:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mike Grander Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Boat: Coming Soon! Best Catch: 250lb Swordfish Posts: 1,461	We have hooked up with plenty of fish with NE winds. In fact I went 2 for 3 a few weeks back and it was a ripping NE wind. Everyone has a different opinion about swordfishing. Right now it is just a matter of getting out there and getting some baits deep. The stream has had a slow current the past few weeks and there has been bait just about everywhere. Hopefully that trend will end with this cold front coming. I will be looking for the catches to increase after the weekend. Lets get em!

10-16-2003, 10:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Fishdaddy Grunt Join Date: May 2004 Location: Stuart, FL Occupation: Sales Posts: 9	Are you using 32 oz, 48 oz + 60 oz weights to get your deep baits down and keep them down? I noticed that alot of guys use 16 - 24 oz and that just does not seem to be enough especially when the currect is ripping along at 5mph.

10-16-2003, 01:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mike Grander Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Boat: Coming Soon! Best Catch: 250lb Swordfish Posts: 1,461	Definetly use 32 ounce weights. What a difference it makes. As long as you are riggin them to break away it doesnt matter. You want your baits to be right on the numbers to get those fish.. not drifting up with the wind and current.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)