The Nature Of Night Fishing

By Gerard Lito

Night fishing is one of the most popular past times for many people around the world. This is not surprising since it can be a fun activity while rewarding at the same time. Many fishing enthusiasts often wait for dusk to fall to begin their expeditions as it often signals the arrival of bigger catches due to nocturnal activities of the fish.

Some of the preferred catches prefer to hibernate in the day before waking up to feed at night. Freshwater species are one such type and they can make the rivers and lakes come alive when night approaches. They know that they will likely get bigger and better prey in darkness since their targets will not see them until it becomes too late.

When these fish emerge to feed, this is when night fishing will bring the best results. The only drawback is having to know exactly when such activity will begin, which is up to the whims and fancies of the underwater creatures. Fisherman are known to say that the wait should never be the problem, as the catch often makes it all worthwhile.

Not all fishing spots will see such types of catch though. There are many lakes and rivers which will never see much activity after night fall. Those are the ones where one would never venture to fish at night, since most of the action will be restricted to the day.

If you are looking for species that can be caught both night and day, there are definitely some. Bass fish is one of the most popular species that can be caught either in the day or at night, depending on the climate that the fishing spot is based in. If the area is much warmer in the day, bass prefer to come out only at night and thus fishing during that time will provide better results than doing the same under the heat of the sun.

This hobby is also possible within a group or as an individual. It is thought that many who fish do so alone, especially those at night, since the mere mention of the word seems to stoke imaginations of a loner under the cover of darkness. However, it is common to find people going together in numbers to revel in the camaraderie and enjoy themselves.

Fishing spots which consistently provide good hauls will often be teeming with crowds. It is no surprise since not many would want to spend hours and then go back with nothing to show for it. This is the same phenomenon with spots that are popular at night even though you might think most would stay away. Lest it be an intimidating scenario, fear not and just enjoy the activity for what it is - catching fish, and not a competition.

As the activity is carried under darkness most of the time, it is absolutely necessary to observe safety precautions. With most fishing enthusiasts preferring to keep lighting at a minimum or not at all, it is best to start fishing at night with a few friends or regulars first. Once more experience has been gained, it can be just as fun night fishing on your own. - 31509

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