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Anglers consider many factors when planning offshore fishing trips, including the time of day, tide stage, bait and hook size, rigs, and casting distance. Many anglers think only about the weather and how it will affect fishing. They don’t consider how the weather affects the behavior and feeding habits of fish. Weather, especially wind direction, can make a big difference in whether or not a fishing session turns out to be productive. The weather has a significant impact on how successful anglers catch fish.

Wind Direction and Sea Conditions When Going Offshore Fishing

The sea state and direction of the wind will determine whether fish are within shore anglers’ casting range. Additionally, the conditions of the sea during the days leading to the deep sea fishing Myrtle Beach SC session should be taken into consideration.

Onshore Wind

If there is an onshore breeze that comes from the sea (i.e. If there is an onshore wind that comes off the sea (i.e. This will cause marine worms to be displaced from their burrows, and shellfish like mussels, limpets, and cockles to be pushed off their rocks. It can also force small fish, crabs, and other marine life out of the weed beds. Larger fish will find food in this area and move to shallower waters to get it. The onshore wind as well as the rough seas can cause the seabed to churn up, which makes it easier for fishermen to fish throughout the day. Storm conditions are not fishable for safety and practical reasons. However, it is possible to go fishing right after a storm. Large fish will be found in shallower waters and will feed freely.

It can be very productive to pay attention to food sources that have been affected by weather. It is a good idea to use mussels as bait if they have been swept away by a storm during a charter boat fishing. Fish will likely be attracted to them. If lugworms have been scattered on a sandy beach during rough weather, they are probably the best bait to use. It is common for fish to only eat a single type of food if large amounts of it have been scattered around their feeding areas. These times are especially important for using high-quality, fresh bait. The fish will have many options and may disregard sub-standard baits. Regardless of how tempting it might be to fish in rough conditions, safety is always the most important thing. Rock marks can be dangerous due to large waves and swells. Piers and breakwaters are often swept over by the waves during heavy seas. It is worth not risking the safety of a fish. Also, it is better to wait until the seas calm down before you attempt to make a mark that could be dangerous in bad weather.

Offshore Wind

If there is offshore wind (i.e. If there is an offshore wind (i.e. There is unlikely to be any shellfish or worms left behind so larger fish will move to deeper waters further out at sea, away from shore anglers. These conditions will result in smaller species like whiting, poor cod and rockling which will make up the majority. They will also be encouraged to get out of the weed beds and move freely to feed because there are no larger predatory fish.

Summer Fishing

The opposite of what is described above may be true in the summer. It is periods of calm and settled weather that usually yield the best results for sea-anglers. The reason is that many spring and summer species, such as pollock, mackerel, wrasse, and sandeels, spend the winter months out at sea in warmer waters. When the weather warms up, they move to shallower water closer to shore. If the sea conditions are too rough or choppy, they may not be able to come in close to shore and will stay farther out to sea. It often takes a spell with calm sea conditions and good weather before summer species can be caught by shore-based anglers.

Call Voyager Deep Sea Fishing & Dolphin Cruises now if you are thinking of going on a deep sea fishing trip in Myrtle Beach. 

Voyager Deep Sea Fishing & Dolphin Cruises
1525 13th Ave N
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(910) 575-0111
(843) 626-9500
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