Understanding Strike Zones
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To become a better fisherman, it's important to understand how fish behave and feed. Understanding what a fish's strike zone is and what affects it will help you as an angler, because you can start adjusting your baits accordingly.
A fish's strike zone is the distance at which they are willing to move to attack a bait. There are a lot of different factors and conditions that go into deciding what size the strike zone will be. A small strike zone means that a bait has to be close to the fish for the fish to attack it.
Here are some reasons for a fish having a small strike zone:
- extreme temperatures (hot or cold)
- low visibility
- cold fronts
- high current
- spawning
- heavy cover
On the flip side, a large strike zone means that a fish will move farther and more aggressively go after a bait that is farther away.
Here are some reasons for a fish having a large strike zone:
- warm water
- high visibility
- more aggressive fish
Understanding strikes zones means that you can adjust your bait choice accordingly, which will result in getting more bites and more fish to the boat.
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