The weather is so much bigger than the exact day or time you get to fish.
Today was one of the few days around here where the water conditions were visibly different from the forecast. It’s often asked here “will I be able to catch fish in ______ weather?” It was 70 degrees Fahrenheit and sunny today, but our water temperature is still at a cool 33 degrees F. You can see the ice over half of this pond, but I was in jeans and a T shirt!
Water takes a long time to react to a change in temperature. Thank goodness! It would stink if your coffee got cold as soon as you poured it, or your bath water got cold as soon as you turned on the air conditioning. Same thing if your ice cold Coke got hot as soon as you pulled it out of the refrigerator.
Try considering the weather conditions for the past week when trying to determine what the water will be like, so you can plan your baits or lures accordingly.
Sudden changes in air pressure have a much more meaningful effect on fish than sudden changes in temperature will. I always have great luck right before and at the very beginning of a thunderstorm. The low barometric pressure brought on by a thunderstorm seems to have the same effect on largemouth bass as a Red Bull energy drink has on me.
It’s supposed to be around 70 degrees Fahrenheit here all week, so by this weekend, I should be able to begin fishing more like it’s pre-spawn (early Spring), rather than winter fishing.
Just wanted to give some insights on things that I’ve learned over years of fishing that may be helpful to someone. Tight lines everyone, and keep an eye out for incoming low-pressure systems in your forecast! That’s always a great time to fish!
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