Florida saltwater fishing - Smooth rod handling while night fishing

In the vast open spaces of Florida saltwater fishing, you must keep in mind certain fishing facts. Fish feed by sense only at night not by sight. So, knowing your fishes and their feeding habits will enhance your fish catch and make your Florida saltwater fishing experience a happy one.

Whether you are a neophyte or an experienced fisherman that knows Florida saltwater fishing like the proverbial back of hand, you need to use effective rod handling techniques like wriggling, bobbing, and swinging for 10 to 30 seconds at a time. Lots of fish come up near the surface of the water during the night to feed and check your lure and take your bait. Fish will bite if the bait is lively again, and once you get a bite, let it continue for at least 30 seconds, moving the bait and the rod as you smoothly reel it in.

Veteran fishermen have switched to using fluorescent monofilament fishing lines as the lines stand out in the pitch darkness. Use your blacklight to illuminate your rod and watch out for the slightest tug on the line. It pays to keep focused on the line and reel in at the right time. The fish are the experienced ones here, they will make little, almost imperceptible bites and before you know it, the entire line is gone.

Using a braided line eliminates the bother of frayed lines and its sensitivity makes even the light bites apparent on the surface. Remember you are night fishing in Florida saltwater fishing, which requires special skills and techniques for catching the big fish. If necessary, and I see it as a need almost every night, you can use a head mounted torch to leave your hands free. It will focus the light to the tip of the rod, where your attention will be focused.