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The Wind: A Fisherman's Good Friend
Wind has an undeniable impact on fish activity for four main reasons:
- It affects the water temperature: for example, a cold north wind cools the water's surface and, in theory, should reduce the activity of sea bass, but... It must be considered in relation to the volume of water, and in the case of the ocean, a wind must have been blowing steadily for several days for its influence to be noticeable. So even if sea bass may be reluctant to break the surface (which has been temporarily cooled), it is possible to find them in another layer of water.
- By disturbing the water's surface, it reduces light penetration in the marine environment, thereby creating favorable hunting conditions for sea bass.
- It oxygenates the water by circulating it, which stimulates the fish's activity.
- By creating swells, it stirs up the water and the seabed, thereby bringing up food.
North wind?nothing's biting...
Here?s a well-known saying that most anglers tend to agree with. However, I think that if it were that simple, planning our fishing trips would be a breeze! Beyond the direction the wind is coming from, what really matters is its orientation relative to your fishing spot.
However, the winds from north and is are cold and will tend to cool the water if they last for several days, and are therefore unfavorable in that sense. The wind from west usually brings rain and has little effect on the water temperature. This is a favorable wind direction for fishing, just like the winds from the south .
Land breeze or sea breeze
The wind direction relative to your fishing area is a good indicator of which areas to target first when looking for sea bass. In fact, land winds smooth out the water's surface and add extra brightness. This will make shore fishing more difficult, and you'll have to go out a little further offshore to find the sea bass in deeper water.
Sea winds As for them, they create swells that?due to the light, oxygen, and food they bring?are excellent for shore fishing. With experience and careful observation, you?ll be able to determine the best directions for your various spots and plan your fishing trips more effectively.
Safety and Comfort
Depending on the wind?s direction and strength, some spots will be off-limits because you won?t be able to reach them (headwind) or fish them properly (crosswind). Also, it?s important to be cautious and avoid venturing into steep, swell-battered areas when the swell is very strong. No matter how big a fish may be, it should never cause you to take risks...
When you're on a boat, you have to adapt
Wind is a factor that makes it harder to control the boat?s course, as it has a definite impact on the quality of the drift. Not only must you take it into account when positioning the boat correctly relative to your target spot, but it also forces you to adjust your casting angles and the weight of your lures. In fact, if the wind is blowing in the direction of the drift, it will speed it up, and if it?s blowing against the drift, it will slow it down. The biggest problem arises when the wind is coming from the side; in this specific case, I recommend fishing into the wind. Even though your casting distances will be shorter, you?ll cover more ground, and?most importantly?you?ll be able to maintain constant line tension, which is essential for perfecting your technique.
Finally, when the wind is blowing against the current, it intensifies the swell and can become dangerous in certain areas with very strong currents; it?s important to prioritize your safety and avoid fishing in certain areas!
