When big low pressure systems sit over Australia in summer, sometimes the wind can blow for weeks at a time! Don't let that put a downer on your fishing trips, just modify your trip to suit the conditions.

Fishing on windy days can be heaps of fun, especially if you take the kids with you (and it's easy!) The ocean swells keep you from taking the boat offshore, and the wind-swept beaches take die-hard like enthusiasm to be worth the effort. Plus, your chances of catching anything out there will be slim. So, where do you go when it's windy? Somewhere it's not windy!

Everywhere has a sheltered body of water you can fish in, whether it's a rock wall, a bay that curves around to block the wind or a river, they've all got fish and they're all fun to catch! Here's three tips for making the most of fishing on days where it's too windy to hit your usual spots.

1: Find somewhere sheltered. Sure, you're not going to catch Spanish Mackerel in a river west of Sydney, but you might just hook a Mangrove Jack, and some would argue that's way more fun! Look for places with something to block the wind, like a rock wall, sheltered bay or head inland to find some estuaries.

2: Adjust your gear to suit the new location. Believe it or not, using lighter gear in windier conditions will catch more fish. The lighter line makes casting easier, and remember you're going to be targeting smaller fish because you will most likely be fishing inland, or inside a breakwall. Soft, light plastics work well for the littlies, and still cast well in a breeze.

3: Think like a fish. Would you like to be swimming around all day in choppy, shallow water? Nor do the fish! On the windy days, many fish tend to stick to the marinas and jetties for an easy feed. Cast close to the pylons, or beneath old boats where there's plenty of fish food. Stay clear of the shallow sandbars and open beaches.

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