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The science of the bite
Fish feed on patterns. Learn the conditions that drive them, tides, pressure, solunar windows, moon, water temp, wind and structure, and you will know when and where to go. It is the same picture Baitful reads for your Bite Score.
How tides affect fishing
Moving water triggers feeding, and the strength and timing of the tide often decide whether fish are active. Learn how tidal stages, current, and structure combine to create bite windows.
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Barometric pressure and fishing
The trend in barometric pressure, more than any single reading, changes how actively fish feed. Learn why a falling barometer often sparks a bite and rising high pressure can shut it down.
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Solunar theory and fishing
Solunar theory predicts daily peaks in fish and wildlife activity based on the position of the moon and sun. Learn what major and minor periods are and how to use them without overrating them.
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Moon phases and fishing
The moon phase drives tidal strength and nighttime light, both of which shape fish behavior and spawning. Learn how new, full, and quarter moons change the fishing.
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Water temperature and fish behavior
Fish are cold-blooded, so water temperature governs their metabolism, location, and willingness to feed. Learn how sea surface temperature and seasonal patterns guide where and when to fish.
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Reading wind and weather
Wind, clouds, and light shape where bait collects and how boldly fish feed. Learn to read weather so you can position on productive water and pick the right conditions.
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Finding structure that holds fish
Fish relate to structure for food, current breaks, and safety, so learning to find it is central to catching more. Learn what counts as structure and how to fish it with the tide.
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