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[October 1, 2003]Clear Skies – !@#%!The day seems perfect: light winds and clear, calm water. Just one problem: no fish. Sound familiar? Of course it does. Sometimes fishing is at its worst when the weather is at its best. The culprit? Perhaps you've hit the peak of a high-pressure system, or maybe the moon is in the wrong phase. Or could be it's just too calm. These tricks can help rough things up a bit and attract a fish or two.
1. On slick-calm days, trolling doesn't produce much boat motion, so your baits aren't particularly active. Jerk your lines by hand to produce an erratic motion.
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[November 1, 2002]Finicky CharlieThis is what you've been waiting for: clean blue water, a light southerly breeze, and the tuna bite that's been eluding you all summer. You hear shouts of joy from boats all around you, and a quick spot check with the binos shows swinging gaffs and bent rods. But your rods are zingless. The watching becomes unbearable-what's the problem? Although the answer is almost always impossible to pinpoint, it probably comes down to a subtle detail or two. If you find yourself in this angler's hell, try these tips to get a bite on your boat.
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