Bream and the wind

[Goody1971]

Hi folks, just wondering what effect if any the wind has on successful breaming? If the forecast is for a 25-30km westerly for example, is this likely to put the fish off the bite? Is it worth going out on a windy day (landbased)? Any thoughts or advice much appreciated. Thanks, Goody

[MiSCrEANT]

Wind definitely helps Bream bite. They tend to be less wary once the surface of the water becomes hard to see through ie choppy water from wind. I rarely get Bream on no wind. Any species tbh.
Only problem is your cast may go sideways and distance is lost.
If there's no wind, I don't go out.

If its a northerly in general here on the eastern coast Qld - pull up stumps and go home and get back to crocheting those doilies...

Wind has a lot to do with fishing. Love the warmer months with the winds that push the baitfish into culvits and then have trev's smash them.

[Shack]

Originally Posted by MiSCrEANT

Wind definitely helps Bream bite. They tend to be less wary once the surface of the water becomes hard to see through ie choppy water from wind. I rarely get Bream on no wind. Any species tbh.
Only problem is your cast may go sideways and distance is lost.
If there's no wind, I don't go out.

When there is no wind , that is the time to hit some structure , boats wharfs etc When the wind picks up head to some flats .

[Plasman]

For canal fishing on the Gold Coast, you can use the wind to your advantage.
Fished in winds up to 40knots and every direction with good success, but with canals, you can plan where you go as the wind will sweep overhead if it's across.
Big tides as the fish spread out a lot more and fishing pressure are what make the fish go quiet here.
I suppose the key take is that if you understand the area, you'll know how to fish it in any conditions. Wind provides cover where you wouldn't normally have it and can also concentrate the food as well.

[MiSCrEANT]

Originally Posted by Shack

When there is no wind , that is the time to hit some structure , boats wharfs etc When the wind picks up head to some flats .

True, but I don't have access to structure easily as I am landbased. But I have picked up some nice fish around pylons on a very windy day. The more you get out there, the better.

[Windknot]

I don't think the wind is such a bad thing, but it does make staying in touch with your lure difficult, due to the bow that's often in your line. It can make accurate casting almost impossible too.

[fisho fanatic3]

Wind makes fishing difficult. Although it can help with the bite, you have to be able to cast accurately at the fish to het them in the first place. Everyone has access to structure (natural or built). It could be a patch of weed for example or a wharf. I suggest that if the wind is really going, its time for you to get going haha. But if its a slight breeze and you can still cast accurately to where you want it then stay. It is also as the other guys have pointed out, knowing your area.

Good luck with your fihsing.

[Goody1971]

thanks guys, appreciate your input

[agz_67]

on lake mac they love the wind. we always try to find a bank with the wind directly hitting it. they tend to sit in these areas for some reason. i dont bother using plastics as its hard to keep in contact with your lure but hard bodies are easy though!

[nabs]

Always find the fish bite better in shallow water when its windy. Have had many sessions where as soon as the wind starts blowing, the fish come on the chew. If its glassed out its often not even worth it on the flats and better off fishing deeper structure or pontoons and jettys.