Timing can make or break any fishing experience as much as the techniques employed. Knowing when to use your fishing gear will help improve your success rates when going out fishing. For example, if you have the Berkley Lightning Rod 7ft and the Salmo 3.5cm Floating Rattlin Hornet, casting your line at the right time will help make it a great experience. These two pieces of equipment are excellent to use but using them at the right time and under suitable conditions can increase effectiveness. This is an all-inclusive guide on when to fish with the gear you have and the type of fish you wish to catch.
Understanding Your Gear: The Berkley Lightning Rod 7ft and Salmo 3.5cm
We now focus on the best times to fish in this fishing guide but before we do that, it is worthy to understand the equipment you will be using. The Berkley Lightning Rod 7ft is a welcomely responsive, robust, and incredibly versatile 7-foot rod suited for freshwater fishing of various techniques. Its medium action design makes it best for angling and netting a diverse catch of fish species like bass or pike walleye and allows beautiful and smooth pulling action onto any type of fish this rod targets.
Coupled with Salmo 3.5cm Floating Rattlin Hornet, a lure specifically developed to entice fish using its sound and almost realistic swimming action. It is capable of attracting medium-sized predator fish as it is 3.5cm, and since the bait is floating, it stays near the surface thus it can be used for shallow and mid-water column fishing techniques.
The Best Time to Fish: Early Morning and Late Evening
In most cases, the two best times to fish are in the early morning hours (prior to the sun coming up) and in the late evening hours (after the sun goes down). This is when there are the highest chances of the fish having a bite. And during these times, the fish will be at the top of the water presenting an opportunity to use the Salmo 3.5cm Floating Rattlin Hornet which performs very well close to the water’s surface.
Early Morning: Before the Sun Rises
The active feeding time of most fish spans over the time just before sunrise which is beneficial for anglers. Fish are actively feeding themselves in preparation for the warm day. Most likely the water is cooler which makes fish active and not sluggish. This time is best to use the Berkley Lightning Rod 7ft along with the Salmo 3.5cm Floating Rattlin Hornet.
Fish, and particularly larger bass and pike, are said to strike more often at dawn because they tend to be more active in dim light. You can also use the Salmo 3.5 floating lure to simulate a distressed fish, which is highly appealing to predators.
Late Evening: After Sunset
As the evening comes, the heat of the day subsides and as the sun sets, fish are more prone to bite once again. This is the time when fish generally go up to shallow waters to find food. Fishing in the evening is similar to fishing in the early morning in that fish are more likely to bite during this time due to low light levels.
With the Berkley Lightning Rod 7ft you get very good control in casting, and this is important as fish tend to be more spread out at this time. In areas where fish feed near or at the surface of the water, the Salmo 3.5cm Floating Rattlin Hornet should be employed. The sound of the lure, which rattles, will entice fish during the twilight hours. Such conditions also make it a good choice for the evening.
Midday Lulls: What to Expect
It’s fair to say that noon is not the best time to fish. Warm weather factors have fish often seeking out the deepest and coldest zones. High levels of light can force fish to refrain from feeding in the shallows. During these times, fish may not feed actively, and there are fewer chances of getting bass to hit the Salmo 3.5cm Floating Rattlin Hornet crankbait, which is intended for use on the surface.
If you are one of those who loves to fish mid-days, one can catch fish by virtue of patience. Alternatively, using deeper-diving lures or fishing in more structural areas allows for fishing as well. The Berkley Lightning Rod 7ft could still work, but many heftier setups are required for deeper presentations.
Optimal Seasons for Fishing with the Berkley Lightning Rod 7ft and Salmo 3.5cm
For fishing, timing issues don’t only revolve around the clocks. Different seasons also play a critical role. Particularly, mornings before sunrise and afternoons post sunset tend to be ripe harvest periods for such seasons.
Spring and Fall: Prime Fishing Seasons
Fish tend to be most active in the early morning and late evening hours during both spring and autumn. These two seasons are characterised by a period of preparation and feeding that fish engage in just before and immediately after the hottest parts of the day. This is particularly true for bass, pike and walleye, which are quite active during these transitional periods as well.
What’s more, a 7ft Berkley Lightning Rod provides the ideal fishing rod for these seasons, owing to its flexibility and sensitivity that may be utilised in catching different fish types. They pair well with the Salmo 3.5cm Floating Rattlin Hornet, which is quite useful in catching fish during their feeding times, and therefore there are chances of higher success rates in these months.
Summer: Adjusting for Heat
The summer season can be quite difficult if you are trying to fish from the top surface, particularly in the afternoon. The early morning and late evening hours still tend to be the best times to fish. Alternatively, night fishing can be quite productive in the summer due to the fact that the fish are driven out of their usual feeding grounds because of the heat, and therefore search for cooler water bodies.
Winter: Fish Slowly and Deep
When it is cold, fish move slowly and deep due to a decreased activity level and the need to go deeper for sustenance. Although the Berkley Lightning Rod 7ft is operational, the application of different lures and fishing methods may be advised. This type of lure, the Salmo 3.5cm Floating Rattlin Hornet, is not particularly useful in winter when fish are not inclined to pursue any kind of surface lures.
Conclusion
The Berkley Lightning Rod 7ft and Salmo 3.5 Floating Rattlin Hornet are best used early in the morning or late in the evening. These are the times of the day that fish are most active and will feed heavily before and after noon. If one understands how the times change depending on the seasons, there is no reason why one cannot do distance casting. It is all about stocking good fishing gear at the right time, and knowing the right time and place to catch the fish.
