How Senses Affect Fishing Strategy

Understanding the senses of gamefish and adjusting your fishing tactics accordingly will definitely improve your success. For instance, experienced anglers avoid banging their tackle box on the boat floor because they know fish can easily detect the sound and vibration. Bass anglers use lures with rattles to attract largemouths in muddy water, and pike anglers rely on flashy baits in clear water. Trout fishermen, understanding the concept of the fish’s window, stay low when approaching the streambank. Channel catfish anglers, knowing their quarry has a strong sense of smell and taste, use stinkbaits – the smellier the better.