Sea Bream Fishing (Part 4) – Finding the Spot by the Terrain Underfoot
I am writing a series about long-distance fishing for black sea bream on a white sand beach, but the content mentioned here is not limited to black sea bream, but can also be used to select points when catching fish with surf lures, including long-distance fishing, so it is recommended that you do as much image training as possible.
Over the past two sessions, we’ve looked at the overall selection of points based on waves and currents, and have explored which terrain is particularly suitable for winter. However, even this isn’t an easy task for beginners.
So today, without further ado, let’s learn where to look and cast once you arrive at your destination (especially a white sand beach).
When you arrive at your destination for a day of sand fishing, you’ll usually pitch a tent and prepare for the night. The most important thing you consider is where to pitch your tent.
I think most people would first set up their tent and then cast around it, finding a spacious and comfortable space without disturbing the surroundings.
As I mentioned earlier, the odds of catching a fish are relatively low in long-distance fishing compared to other types of fishing. Therefore, to guarantee a catch, you need to find a spot with a high probability of finding fish and focus on targeting it. However, pitching your tent in a location far removed from such a location from the start means you’re unlikely to have a good catch.
So, once you arrive at the white sand beach, where should you set up your tent, what should you see, and what should you do to find your vantage point? Today, we’ll explore the final step: judging by the terrain beneath your feet.
The most important things to consider when finding a spot are changes in terrain, changes in water, and baitfish . However, these are all difficult to identify at night.
So, when you arrive at your destination, check the coastline to see if the sand is straight or curved like a bow. If the coastline is curved like a bow, it is better to pitch your tent around a concave point or a convex point like the photo below.
The next thing to look for is a change in the bottom, which means finding a place where there is a lot of gravel or seaweed in a certain area, even though the surrounding area is all sand.
In front of places like this, there is a very high probability that there is a sandbar that creates waves as I mentioned last time, or a place where rip currents form.
In particular, in the case of rip currents, it is not easy to distinguish them with the naked eye, but if you look at the place where the rip currents are formed, unlike the surrounding sea, there is no foam, and if you look at the white sand beach connected in a straight line here, you can see that there is a lot of seaweed washed in by the waves, as shown below.
Another spot to look for is where the elevation differs significantly from the surrounding terrain. While it’s impossible to discern with the naked eye at night, during the day, you can see spots like the photo below where waves sweep away sand, creating a hazy, murky appearance. This is precisely where the elevation difference occurs, and where foam forms when waves roll in.
Here’s what this spot looks like at low tide. You’ve probably experienced the sudden, sudden surge of depth at a beach during your summer vacation, and you’re probably surprised. This is the exact spot. Such spots exist even far out in the ocean, making them excellent vantage points.
The topography of this sea is divided into low-lying types created by waves and currents and high-lying types created by the seabed topography. Both types are good fishing spots. If there are no other anglers around, casting diagonally rather than straight on will also help with catching.
If you can’t see the waves well at night and can’t tell where the rip current is coming from, you should at least use a headlamp or light to look for signs of the waves.
As shown below, the distance the waves have traveled varies, but in the areas where they have traveled the most, seaweed that has also been washed in can be seen.
In places like this where there is seaweed washed up on the beach, it is best to aim for the area in front of it, and even in such cases, you should remember to cast past the point where the beach break occurs.
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