| Whether you fancy deep sea fishing in Orlando or | | | | Ball Weights |
| anywhere else in the world, knowing a little about | | | | Ball weights are not like the other leads. Ball weights |
| which weights and baits to use can make a huge | | | | slide onto the rod rather than being tied. As well as |
| difference when looking for that big catch. | | | | being used as normal weights, people also use them |
| Certain fish feed at different times of the day, if | | | | to give more weight to the rod. |
| there is a particular fish that you are hoping to catch, | | | | When choosing the right weight for weather |
| then it is worth finding out what time of the day | | | | conditions you should also take into account how |
| these fish are most active and timing your deep sea | | | | those weights will act underwater. It is always better |
| fishing trip to go out at that time of day. | | | | to have a weight that is too heavy than a weight |
| As well as the right time, it is important that you use | | | | that is too light. |
| the right weights to meet the weather conditions. | | | | Weights that are too light will make the tackle move |
| You can't always tell what is happening with your line | | | | towards the river bank. This looks un-natural and will |
| once you have cast it out into sea, but you can tell | | | | likely give you fewer bites than a heavier weight. |
| by the surface what kind of current you might | | | | If you are on a deep sea fishing trip and you have |
| expect underneath. | | | | cast out and you are not getting many bites, it is |
| The way your bait moves underwater can also | | | | always worth experimenting with different weights |
| determine whether or not you are likely to get a | | | | as well as different bait. |
| bite, so using the right weights are important. | | | | You could cast out 2 rods and leave one static and |
| There are a number of different weights you can | | | | experiment with the other. If you are not getting a |
| use, and here are just a few to give you an idea | | | | catch in a long period of time, then it is definitely |
| what to look out for. | | | | worth experimenting. |
| Pear Shaped | | | | Using fresh fish as bait is always better and likely to |
| Pear shaped weights are the more commonly used | | | | get more bites. Bigger fish are attracted to fresh |
| weights. These weights are great for normal weather | | | | bait, so if it means you have to spend a little more |
| conditions. They allow the bait to move around to | | | | on your bait, the reward that will come from it will be |
| help things look more normal to the passer by fish | | | | worth it. |
| that are looking for a feed. However, these will not | | | | If you are the kind of person who enjoys night |
| be much use in stronger currents. | | | | fishing, then using a luminous bead with a torch will |
| Grip Leads | | | | enable you to see where you have cast out for at |
| Grip leads are great for stronger tides when a Pear | | | | least 20 seconds. |
| shaped weight just isn't strong enough. | | | | As well as this, using a head torch will ensure your |
| Watch Leads | | | | hands are free when a big fish comes along. |
| Watch leads are like flat rounded weights which are | | | | It may sound a lot to take in for the new deep sea |
| similar to Pear shaped weights but they won't roll | | | | fisherman, but well worth taking note of to give you |
| around so hold the bottom of the sea bed better. | | | | a better experience on your fishing trip. |