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Gord Pyzer is at it again with some of his best info yet. Even tho this was written in 2020, it is some awesome info and worth another read. Please read with caution as this info may cause headaches associated with brain-expansion.:)
https://www.outdoorcanada.ca/how-to-...rout-and-pike/
Here is a paraphrased version of the above article written by Musky Insider:
"Fish the Foam"
You've probably seen these long lines of foam stretched across the surface of the lake on a windy day: Well, turns out they're called Langmuir circulations and according to Gord Pyzer, the fish LOVE them.
"Many years ago, I discovered the astonishing effect these Lazy Susan-like circular currents have on triggering fish to bite, but I’ve kept that ace tucked safely up my sleeve ever since—until now.... For the most part, the white lines across the surface point to some of the best fishing opportunities to be had."
Gord explains in his article that wind doesn't move water the way you'd think it does – it instead creates "counter-rotating, horizontal tubes below the surface" that are spaced 45 to 135 feet apart.
Here's what this rotational current does:
"Buoyant material such as weeds, wood and plastics remain on the surface and get mixed up with the white foam we see. Meanwhile, heavier or suspending material, including plankton, is spun downward on a fish-feeding conveyor belt."
Naturally, collection points like this will draw activity to these areas.
"Whether it’s the wind-induced current or exchange of oxygen-rich water, heat and food, I’m not really certain, but Langmuir circulations certainly produce bites. I suspect it’s a synergistic blend of all of those factors."
Another interesting tidbit: Gord only seems to find them under certain conditions:
"What’s still more intriguing is that Langmuir currents only form under relatively tight parameters—they require wind speeds of at least 11 kilometres an hour (6.8 mph), yet disappear when the wind tops 45 kilometres an hour (30 mph)."
We're not saying this is a hard-and-fast rule, but next time you're on the water, try focusing your efforts on the foam and see if it makes a difference for you.
Musky fishin' is a high variance game, so anything that helps put more fish in the boat is worth a look!
We're super excited to have Gord Pyzer as one of our Musky Insider PRO speakers later this year – he's a wealth of knowledge ��
Better illustrations in this article from Science Direct:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics...ir-circulation