I always watch the weather. When the weather is rough and not good to be in, that is what brings in the big fish. The rougher the water, the bigger the fish. Smith's fishing days start early. The fish run early morning for high tide and around noon for low tide.
Night fishing brings a different selection of fish to be caught.
I shark fish at night. In fact I brought in one about six and a half feet last weekend. I only fish for kings, Spanish and shark.