ADVICE 



When going seafishing I always choose from 

 the new to the full moon, for fish feed at night 

 when there is a moon, and are therefore less 

 hungry than after dark nights. 



This does not apply to Boca Grande where 

 the moon is necessary for night fishing. 



The days of the changes of the moon, espe 

 cially the first day of the new moon, are the best 

 days during the month for tarpon fishing. The 

 probable reason for this is that the tides are 

 high and strong at such times, which means 

 more food or more inclination to feed, for the 

 new moon increases the activity of all fish. 



When on a fishing trip I never dry my lines. 

 Salt water preserves linen lines and a wet line 

 is stronger than a dry one. The lines must 

 be thoroughly dried indoors at the end of a 

 fishing trip. Never dry lines in the sun or wind 

 for they are fatal. Lines used in fresh water 

 must be dried daily. 



After a day's fishing unreel the line and reel 



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