Eyes on the prize
Fishing advice provided by IFISH TV and boatsales.com.auSight fishing, that is seeing a fish no matter what species and presenting my bait or artificial to them, has to be the most exhilarating experience. From trout to billfish you won’t experience anything better.
Remember, however, that no matter how eager you are to get your first lure in the water you will be wasting your time if your approach is clumsy and clamorous. Remain undetected, keep your eyes on the job, and be a sharp caster.
When throwing around lures, especially from a moving deck, keep your eyes and attention focused for on the target. Whilst surveying the upcoming water for your next cast, position yourself on the deck and visualise putting the lure right on the mark.
A sight-casting prospect may pop up at any time, so make sure you are ready to launch your lure, fly or bait just ahead of the target fish.
POLARISED SUNNIES
Using polarised sunnies for sight fishing when the sun is high in the sky, say between 10 and 2, is essential. Seeing the majestic free-swimming bonefish pictured in the gin-clear water in the photo accompanying this article proves that point.
When it comes to fishing, your the sense of sight always serves you best.
On a shark dive with my wife Cristy, we noticed a couple of big kingfish lurking in the berley trail. In a flash we were out of that cage and had a bait over the side quicker than you could say "great white shark." Within 10 minutes we had both landed quality kings.
SIGNS TO FOLLOW
A single bird diving, bait rippling the surface, a splash on an otherwise calm sea... these are all indicators that fish are not far away.
So keep a keen eye on things next time you are out fishing as it may well change your trip for the better, like it has for me many times in the past. Your fishing intuition and vision can take you from zero to hero in a blink of the eye.
A pair of binoculars should also not be overlooked in your fishing bag. They can be very useful in all fishing situations in spotting and targeting your next sight-fishing opportunity.
Sight fishing your catch, watching the fish engulf your offering and scream off, is a sight that will keep you hooked and wanting more. Give it a go.
Yours in fishing,
Paul Worsteling.
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