What is the direction of the sunny side when fishing in winter? Why should we look for the sunny side when fishing in winter?

The water temperature is relatively low in winter, and many fish do not eat bait very much. There are relatively few target fish, generally cold-resistant fish such as crucian carp or carp. On sunny days, the water temperature rises faster on the sunny side, and fishing in these places is good. You can try it when you go fishing.

What is the direction of sunny fishing in winter?

There is nothing wrong with fishing in the sun during winter, but the most important point is to avoid the wind. So what is the real wind avoidance and facing the sun? What we mean by wind avoidance is mainly avoiding the north wind containing cold air. Another thing is that it is not that there is no wind on the day of fishing, and you only need to choose a sunny spot. Instead, you need to choose a fishing spot that can have a better wind shelter effect even if it is windy. The so-called sunny spot is the place where the sun can directly shine on the water surface when it comes out in the morning.

Why do we need to look for the sunny side when fishing in winter?

Fishing friends know that fish are temperature-changing animals. The body temperature of fish is equal to the water temperature. It rises with the water temperature and decreases with the water temperature. It does not generate temperature by itself. Whether it is warm water fish, warm water fish or cold water fish, they all need a suitable water temperature to grow.

In winter, the weather is cold and the water temperature is very low, which is far below the water temperature required for fish growth. If the water temperature is high, the fish will avoid the high temperature in the shade; if the water temperature is too low, the fish will also swim in places with high water temperature, which is also the fish's temperature resistance.

The water temperature is very cold in winter, but after the sun comes out, some water surfaces heat up very quickly. Especially on the sunny side, the water temperature rises with the sun. Fish try every means to find places with high water temperature to survive. These sunny sides become the gathering places for fish, which is the origin of the saying "winter fishing on the sunny side" by anglers.

Tips for winter fishing

First: As the weather turns colder in winter, many fish will swim to warmer waters (such as water plants, high walls at sluice gates, deep water areas, etc.) to avoid the cold. At this time, the choice of fishing spots should be as close to these places as possible, and multiple fishing spots that meet the conditions are the best choice.

Furthermore: In winter, fish become less active due to the temperature, and their appetite for food also decreases. Therefore, it is best to choose live baits with high protein content and strong fishy smell (such as red worms, earthworms, etc.). Commercial baits should also be selected with strong fishy smell and fragrance that can stimulate fish to bite.

Finally: Due to the low water temperature, the activity of fish decreases, and the movements of fish when absorbing food will become very light. At this time, you should choose a small hook and thin line, a thin-tail float with a small lead capacity, and try to magnify the movement amplitude of the line group.