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Fortified with this lake information, the spinman should now be able to read lake water with much more understanding, and even though a large lake may seem baffling at first sight, with a little experience he'll be able to read it as he rows and get that spine- tingling response that goes with swinging into heavy lake fish on a light rod and gossamer thread line. READING SALT WATER The immensity of the sea usually overwhelms the beginning saltwater spinman until he becomes observant, after which he suddenly finds that salt water reads easy. Everywhere about him are countless clues telling him where fish can be caught. By watching a seal catch fish one afternoon, I found a most productive striper fishing hole behind a sheltered reef. Another time, I found a clam bed which had been exposed after a storm. It was just bout as obvious as finding a table set for dinner. Next high tide, sure enough, I took my red fish. Locate the ocean fish's food supply and he's yours for the casting. Three things determine the movement of fish seeking food along the coast where the surf caster operates: wind, tide and current. Of these, tide is most important. It determines when fish will be where.
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