- Be prepared - Too many times people show up with 10lb braid and 20lb leader which is fine in certain cases, but I use 20lb WonderBraid with 40lb Trik Fish fluorocarbon leader because you never know when a big fish, especially snook, is going to suck down your lure and with 40lb leader you have a much better chance of landing the fish. It also will not decrease the amount of bites you get when redfish or trout fishing.
- Don't overlook the shallows - Many anglers walk out as far as they can when in reality the fish are way behind them. Especially when targeting snook, try to focus on knee to waist deep water.
- Cover a lot of ground - Try to cover as much water as you can until you locate the fish. I try to work 15-20 docks minimum in a trip. By doing this, you will eliminate standing in one spot and put your lure in front of more fish.
- Topwater still works when the sun is up - Some people think you can only throw a topwater for the first hour of sunrise or the last hour before sunset. The fact is, I've caught some of my biggest fish on topwater from 9:00 a.m. to noon so don't be afraid to stick to topwater for longer than your buddies do.
- Skip way under the docks - Many times, it's going to take a very good cast way underneath a dock to get the bite. Practice skipping your lure as far as you can under a dock to get it in the shade and get the bite.
EXTRA TIPS:
Wade fishing affords the angler the opportunity to get up close and personal with the fish they are pursuing. Keeping things simple is the key here. We have been fortunate enough to stand in one place and catch fish for hours, but often there are times we have to walk up to 4 miles to find the fish! You must always remember that safety is paramount when wading; NEVER wade alone and ALWAYS wear some sort of protection on your feet!
As you can see, when wading it is a very "reel" possibility to not just catch fish, but to catch trophy sized fish! Wading can be one of the most rewarding ways to fish. You can visit Joupdog Wading Adventures on Facebook or get the details on how to schedule your Joupdog Wading Adventures trip here.
Ryan (a.k.a. Joupdog)
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