b'Feature Catching fresh bait from the same location can be a great way to maximise your chances of success.If I am exploring new areas, I willSHIFT OR STAY? gathered or passing through.always check Google Earth to getOne of the difficult calls to makeSometimes when you have fished a feel for the kelp beds and wateris when to shift spots or when toa spot once, you understand how to depth around a ledge. This helps mestay put and persevere. Before Itackle it on the next visit. Because know where the fish are likely to beunpack, I spend a bit of time walkingI often carry a lot of gear, I tend holding. I will screen shot the imagesalong the ledges and seeing whatto pick the best-looking spot and and store them on my phone so Ispots look best with structurestay there and fish it throughout can refer to them when Im fishing.and depth. When the tide is at itsthe tides. Only if there are no This has certainly had influencelowest in the middle of the day youbites or fishy activity whatsoever on my fishing success when I amcan usually get the best indicationafter several hours do I consider casting over the kelp beds (insteadof underwater features and figuremoving. I usually find this pays off of rock or sand) or fishing drop offs. out where the fish are likely to beinstead of moving around a lot. Experimentation can be key to catching fish, trialling a longer rod and softbait reel with lighter line to get extra distance with unweighted baits.34FISHING IN GODZONE MAGAZINE'