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If the seas are rough chances. Reds yellows and greens can all produce results.
And overall the conditions are just not very optimal for angling.
Best weather conditions for bass fishing. The time of year and water temperature affect bass drastically in how they behave and eat. I like to start out with a general rule of thumb. When the water is warm you can fish faster moving baits.
When the water temperature is cooler baits that are fished slower may be a better bet. Ahead of the cold weather good. One of the best times to get lucky.
This time is right before the cold air hits the coast. This time is right before the cold air hits the coast. The warm air before the pre-frontal usually offers rising water temperature with favorable wind and enough clouds to hide your bait.
Stable weather lets consider this condition first. Bass are known to prefer stable consistent periods of weather be it sunny rainy cold or windy. Stability is the key.
Stable weather is fishing weather during which bass are most active and their behavior during different periods of stable conditions probabilistic. When is the Best Time for Bass Fishing. This condition usually triggers bass to feed on whatever that is available.
A steady rise in temperature usually a sign of a brewing storm can also lead them to bite whatever that. After a front or storm leaves the barometric pressure climbs back up and the bass feel it. They tend to slow down not acting as aggressive after a major swing.
When a storm is coming take advantage of the feeding flurry. Use moving baits to cover. Bass tend to swim in all weather conditions yet when fishing the weather plays an essential part in catch.
For instance if the water is stable bass tend to rest and feed on routine schedules. The schedules play a major role in the time to catch the bass. Most times bass are predictable during stable weathers.
Frog expert Dean Rojas talks about how he analyzes the conditions and plans his frog strategy for bass around the current and coming weather and water conditions. Hes spent a lot of time becoming an expert caster with the Spro Bronzeye Frog and fishing for bass way back in cover or under over hanging cover especially in the heat of the day in the summer. Reds yellows and greens can all produce results.
In muddy waters however red-colored lures tend to lose their visibility. If this is the case your best bet is to stick to bright yellow and green presentations. If the seas are rough chances.
The fish are slightly active. Fish slow and in deeper water or near cover. This is the perfect to try different gear or baits.
The fish are likely to feed on anything. One of the best times to catch bass is right before a cold front moves in. The warm air associated with pre-frontal conditions usually offer rising water temperatures which increase the.
What Makes Strong Winds Hard for Bass Fishing. Bass fishing in windy conditions can be a bit of a challenge to many. The lake ends up getting muddy because of the howling strong wind.
And overall the conditions are just not very optimal for angling. You would find the brutal winds a little tricky to deal with. Early Spring Fishing Weather Tactics.
On bright sunny days bass in clear water lakes move out deeper and suspend off ledges points or in standing timber. Another spot to look for bass in clear water lakes are the first channel swings in. Greg Hackney Names His Favorite Lure for Bass Fishing in Hot Weather When temperatures are more than 90 degrees and perhaps more than 100 degrees I probably will pick a Hack Attack Pad Perch to fish for bass.
Posted May 14 2013. 55 degrees is reasonably warm good lord lol in 55 degree air temp ive got jackets and shirts and 3 pairs of pants lol cant imagine if it was cold enough to make the water temp 55. 55 is shorts and t-shirt weather.
These days we see a lot of dramatic weather conditions. No rain for a month and then 4-5 inches in a day. Dramatic pressure changes can shut off fishing.
Steady pressure and good marine weather for extended time might not produce the best fishing times for big catches. But they tend to offer a consistent bite that is pretty good. During cloudy and overcast conditions fish tend to have less visibility and feel more comfortable roaming around.
Bass will leave heavy cover and search for food. This combination is why many anglers say that overcast and cloudy conditions is prime time bass fishing weather. Here are some of main benefits of bass fishing on cloudy days.
Anglers fishing rough weather and in estuaries where the tide run is fast with maybe some floating weed and with big fish in mind they would choose the 2-4oz bass rod again 116 in length married to either a 6000 sized fixed spool reel or a small multiplier such as one from the ABU 6500 series with Penn 515s also popular. Sudden Weather Changes Sudden weather change is bad for fishing. Fish do not like weather that fluctuates rapidly.
Consistent weather is better for fishing. Before going fishing take note of the pressure temperature sunlight rainfall wind and other weather conditions. A spinnerbait is always my first choice for soggy-weather springtime bass fishing.
Rain is usually accompanied by a falling barometer. The nighttime is usually pretty slow for bass fishing since smallies have a hard time seeing in the complete darkness but full moon nights can provide enough moonlight to allow them to hunt successfully in the water near the surface. The middle of the day can also be pretty slow for smallmouth bass fishing except on days with cloud cover or rain.