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casting into wind
On occasion i have to cast into the wind in certain fishing situations. There
are several problems. First the lure tends to tumble and the line entangles with the hooks. Second if it is cold it is down right uncomfortable. Third the casting distance can be diminished by the wind. The upside is that fish often gather on the windy shore side to pick off the baitfish. I have found the ideal rod is 6 foot 6 inch rapala. It is short and you can do a low bullet cast through the under belly of the wind. I actually find it more effective to fish under these circumstances. Just thought i would share this tidbit. |
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casting into wind
I have often wondered if the windy shoreline would produce more or less fish
than the calm shoreline on a windy day given that both shorelines are similar with regards to other factors like temperature, depth, and structure. Any thoughts on this? I tend to seek out the protected coves or shorelines for my own comfort. The wind drives me nuts. Jeff "Lure builder" wrote in message ... On occasion i have to cast into the wind in certain fishing situations. There are several problems. First the lure tends to tumble and the line entangles with the hooks. Second if it is cold it is down right uncomfortable. Third the casting distance can be diminished by the wind. The upside is that fish often gather on the windy shore side to pick off the baitfish. I have found the ideal rod is 6 foot 6 inch rapala. It is short and you can do a low bullet cast through the under belly of the wind. I actually find it more effective to fish under these circumstances. Just thought i would share this tidbit. |
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Last few days i've fished on the windy side and done very well. I take a break
sometimes and go to wind protected coves for my own comfort. The windy side has no fishing pressure since there is no fair weather anglers present. I have read that fish go to the windy side since the baitfish are driven there. |
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"Jeff Durham" wrote in message ... I have often wondered if the windy shoreline would produce more or less fish than the calm shoreline on a windy day given that both shorelines are similar with regards to other factors like temperature, depth, and structure. Any thoughts on this? I tend to seek out the protected coves or shorelines for my own comfort. The wind drives me nuts. The prevalent theory on this is to fish the windy shoreline. The theory goes something like this.....The wind blows zooplankton and such in, bringing with it the minnows that feed on such. The wave action also stirs up the bottom somewhat, and the crustacians are out and about feeding. This activity brings in the gamefish that feed on the minnows and critters. But, with that being said, on windy days, I've also done very well seeking out protected areas and fishing them. I guess you just have to try both and see what's producing that day. Like everything else in fishing, let the fish tell you what they prefer. I've found that the fish don't pay any attention to what's been written in books, magazines or on the internet. Stupid fish! -- Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods http://www.herefishyfishy.com |
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casting into wind
From what I've been taught:
A single windy day is different than a few windy days. A week (give or take a couple of days) or so of wind, is suppose to drive, or blow, the stuff that the baitfish eat toward that side of the lake, which in turn drives the baitfish there, then the bass will follow. Of course, the wind speed will make a huge difference in how fast and how much get's blow in that direction. I hate fishing in the wind, but sometimes... you just gotta do it. "Jeff Durham" wrote in message ... I have often wondered if the windy shoreline would produce more or less fish than the calm shoreline on a windy day given that both shorelines are similar with regards to other factors like temperature, depth, and structure. Any thoughts on this? I tend to seek out the protected coves or shorelines for my own comfort. The wind drives me nuts. Jeff "Lure builder" wrote in message ... On occasion i have to cast into the wind in certain fishing situations. There are several problems. First the lure tends to tumble and the line entangles with the hooks. Second if it is cold it is down right uncomfortable. Third the casting distance can be diminished by the wind. The upside is that fish often gather on the windy shore side to pick off the baitfish. I have found the ideal rod is 6 foot 6 inch rapala. It is short and you can do a low bullet cast through the under belly of the wind. I actually find it more effective to fish under these circumstances. Just thought i would share this tidbit. |
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casting into wind
I agree, if I were to analyze everything I wouldn't have time to fish. Look
for a spot that looks fishy and throw something at it. On the way back throw something different. Cruised the lake today and caught 6 bass this morning most on sticks near shoreline, but one came in open water and the biggest 3.5 came off a sunny bank, with absolutely nothing fishy about it. Go figure, I like fishing in the wind as long as it's not too windy "Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in message ... "Jeff Durham" wrote in message ... I have often wondered if the windy shoreline would produce more or less fish than the calm shoreline on a windy day given that both shorelines are similar with regards to other factors like temperature, depth, and structure. Any thoughts on this? I tend to seek out the protected coves or shorelines for my own comfort. The wind drives me nuts. The prevalent theory on this is to fish the windy shoreline. The theory goes something like this.....The wind blows zooplankton and such in, bringing with it the minnows that feed on such. The wave action also stirs up the bottom somewhat, and the crustacians are out and about feeding. This activity brings in the gamefish that feed on the minnows and critters. But, with that being said, on windy days, I've also done very well seeking out protected areas and fishing them. I guess you just have to try both and see what's producing that day. Like everything else in fishing, let the fish tell you what they prefer. I've found that the fish don't pay any attention to what's been written in books, magazines or on the internet. Stupid fish! -- Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods http://www.herefishyfishy.com |
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If you are into the astetics (sp) you will fish quiet little coves like Chas.
In his brain it looks like where the fish ought to be. Fish are guided by something on a higher order than that being their feeding instinct. That's why it is good to try the windy side. I'm going to try this evening. |
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Are you referring to me, Al?
"Lure builder" wrote in message ... If you are into the astetics (sp) you will fish quiet little coves like Chas. In his brain it looks like where the fish ought to be. Fish are guided by something on a higher order than that being their feeding instinct. That's why it is good to try the windy side. I'm going to try this evening. |
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casting into wind
Charles
Are you referring to me, Al? Nope |
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