Mastering The Wind

This episode of the Deep Dive Podcast, Vinesh Soogreem features Dave Irvin, a seasoned fisherman with extensive experience in competitive fishing and an expert on how wind affects fishing conditions.
Dave discusses the critical role of wind in determining fishing outcomes, emphasizing the importance of understanding wind patterns for competitive and recreational anglers. He explains how different wind directions and speeds influence water temperature, clarity, and nutrient upwelling, subsequently affecting fish behavior and feeding patterns.
The conversation covers the specifics of how northeasterly and southwesterly winds impact fishing on the coast, detailing how these conditions affect the presence of both edible and non-edible fish species. Dave also touches on how other environmental factors, such as barometric pressure, moon phases, and tides, intertwine with wind conditions to create optimal or challenging fishing conditions.
The episode aims to enlighten anglers on the nuances of wind and its comprehensive impact on fishing, encouraging them to consider these elements in their fishing strategies.