No matter the fishermen or target species, there will be arguments about what environmental factors effect fish the most. This past winter, we struggled to put fish on the ice during the different moon phases. Mainly, a few days before and after the full moon. This lack of consistency in a daytime bite lead us to spending a good deal of time on the water at night. These night bites through the ice led us to fishing spring and summertime patterns in very similar manner. The past few weeks have been not only educational but a blast!
While fishing is easier when the sun is up, trying to figure things out in the dark can be interesting! To make things easier on yourself be sure to go out prepared for all situations. First, you need bug spray. The combination of summertime temperatures, lights, and bugs does not put fun in your favor! Secondly, either a good internal GPS of the body of water you are on or have faith in your electronics. Lastly, you need a variety of baits incase the fish are picky. There isn’t a lot to it just the motivation to stay up late at night!
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