Alright, let’s talk about somethin’ I know a little bit about – do bass bite after a storm? You bet your bottom dollar they do! Them fish, they ain’t that different from us, you know. They get hungry, they get thirsty, and they sure do react to the weather.
Now, I ain’t no fancy scientist or nothin’, but I’ve seen enough storms and caught enough fish to tell ya a thing or two. When the rain comes pourin’ down, and the wind’s howlin’, things get stirred up in that water. All them little critters that the bass like to eat, they get tossed around, and it becomes like a big ol’ buffet for the bass.
- First off, think about it. Rain washes all sorts of bugs and worms and stuff into the water. That’s like a free meal for them bass! They ain’t gonna pass that up, no sir.
- Then there’s the water itself. It gets all mixed up, see? The temperature changes, the oxygen levels go up, and that makes the bass more active. They start swimmin’ around, lookin’ for somethin’ to eat.
- And don’t forget about the pressure. Them fish, they can feel the pressure change when a storm’s comin’. And when that pressure drops, it’s like a dinner bell for ’em.
After a storm, the water’s often all muddy and murky. That makes it harder for the bass to see, but it also makes it harder for the little fish to see the bass comin’! So it works both ways, you know. That’s when them bass get sneaky. They rely more on feelin’ the vibrations in the water than on seein’. That’s why you gotta use the right kind of bait.
Some folks like to use them topwater baits, especially right after the storm passes. You throw ’em out there, and they make a bunch of noise and splash, and that gets the bass all riled up. They think it’s a little critter struggling on the surface, and they come up and smack it! Then there’s them spinnerbaits with the big blades, them things flash and vibrate in the water, and the bass can’t resist ’em. And sometimes, when things are quiet, a good ol’ worm or jig is just what you need. You gotta be patient though, and you gotta know how to feel for that bite.
You see, a bass bite ain’t always a big ol’ tug. Sometimes, it’s just a little “tick.” You gotta pay attention, you know? You gotta keep your line tight and feel for that little tap. It’s like if someone was standin’ a ways off, holdin’ your line, and they just tapped it real light. That’s what it feels like sometimes. You gotta be ready to set that hook quick!
Now, if you’re fishin’ in a river or somethin’, after a big storm, them bass might move around a bit. They’ll go lookin’ for places where the water’s comfortable and where they can find food easy. They don’t like it too cold or too salty, just like us. So you gotta follow ’em. You gotta think like a fish, you know?
And get yourself one of them barometer thingamajigs. It tells you the pressure, see? When that pressure starts droppin’, you know the fish are gonna start bitin’. It’s what they call a “storm bite” They get all excited and start feedin’ like crazy. It’s like when you get a whiff of somethin’ tasty cookin’ and your stomach starts rumblin’!
So, yeah, bass bite after a storm. Sometimes they bite even better after a storm than before! You just gotta know where to look, what to use, and how to feel for that bite. And don’t forget to have a little bit of patience. Fishin’ ain’t always easy, but it sure is fun. And when you finally hook that big ol’ bass, it’s all worth it.
So get out there, don’t be afraid of a little rain, and see for yourself! You might just catch the biggest bass of your life.
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