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Saltwater fishing isn't rocket science, but at times it can seem that way. Fish possess special "fish characteristics" that sometimes make you wonder if they know exactly what we anglers are up to. All fish are born with a skittish instinct, but they are also born with a survival instinct. The survival tactic that they are most known for is that they are constantly on the lookout for their next meal. That is great for us fishermen and fisherwomen. Now, the hard part is trying to figure out how to get around the skittish part and yet still make them want to take a big bite out of our bait. If you know your targeted species behavior, habitat, what and when they like to eat and how to present the bait then you shouldnt have too much of a problem tricking these not so smart fish. We understand...that seems like a lot of information to know. Here we will give you some great saltwater fishing tips based on fish characteristics and fish behavior.

Fish use three of their senses to hunt for food. Understanding how fish use their "fish senses" will help you to bring in more fish. Fish will use sight, sound and smell when looking for dinner. Fish dont see well from a distance so it is crucial to take this into consideration when throwing out your line. Fish do smell fairly well so when choosing your bait or lure remember this. Fish probably use their sense of hearing the most when hunting down their prey. Click below for some indepth info on fish senses.

Fish Senses


Tides play a vital role in fish behavior. The fish's activities are directly related to the tide. The tides tell a fish when to be active and when to be at rest. Understanding the tides will help you to understand fish which in turn will help you catch more fish. See, that sounds so easy. Click below to learn more about tides and fishing.

Tides and Fishing


Another thing that affects fishing is weather. You may think that fish dont know what going on above the waves, but they have another one of the those special fish senses that lets them know exactly whats going on. Click below for more info on fishing and weather.

Weather and Fishing



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