Well, let me tell ya, fishing for bass on them windy days ain’t for the faint of heart. It can be a real pain in the neck, you know? But, if you know what you’re doing, you can still catch some good ol’ bass. Don’t just stay home whining about the wind!
First thing’s first, you gotta find them fish. Them bass, they ain’t stupid. They gonna go where the food is. So, you gotta think like a bass. On windy days, that wind blows all sorts of stuff into the water, bugs and little fish and whatnot. So, you wanna look for places where the wind is blowin’ into the shore. Think points, them little corners that stick out, or coves, them little sheltered spots. Them bass will be hangin’ around there, waitin’ for a snack.
Now, about them lures… You can’t just use any old thing. Some folks like them soft plastics, you know, the ones that look like little worms or crawfish. Them Carolina or Texas rigs, they work alright. And jigs, them lead-headed things with the skirt, them are good too. But sometimes, you gotta go deeper. Them deep-divin’ crankbaits, they can get down there where the big bass are. Chatterbaits, jerkbaits, swimbaits, spinnerbaits, all them fancy things, they can work too, depending on the day.
- Soft plastics (Carolina or Texas rigged)
- Jigs
- Deep diving crankbaits
- Chatterbaits
- Jerkbaits
- Swimbaits
- Spinnerbaits
If the wind ain’t too bad, just a little chop on the water, you can try them topwater lures. Buzzbaits, them noisy things that churn up the water, or prop baits, them ones with the little propellers, them can be fun. But if it’s really windy, forget about it. Them bass ain’t gonna be lookin’ up.
Now, findin’ a good spot is real important. If you can find a place outta the wind, that’s the best. Them fish, they don’t like gettin’ beat up by the waves any more than you do. They’ll try to find some shelter. But if you can’t find a sheltered spot, try to fish with the wind at your back. That makes castin’ a whole lot easier, let me tell ya. And don’t worry too much about how hard the wind’s blowing – if you can cast, you can catch.
Sometimes, that wind pushes them baitfish, and them bass follow right along. So, if you see some baitfish jumpin’ around, you know them bass ain’t far behind. Don’t be afraid to try fishin’ in shallower water, like 5 to 10 feet deep. Them bass might be up there chasin’ them baitfish. This goes for them suspended fish too, you know, the ones that ain’t on the bottom or the top, just hangin’ out in the middle.
Look, I know windy days can be tough. You might get your line tangled, your hat blown off, and your patience tested. But don’t let it get to ya. Just take a deep breath, try different things, and keep fishin’. Bass fishing in the wind ain’t a death sentence. You can still catch fish, maybe even some big ones. You just gotta be a little bit stubborn and a little bit smarter than them bass.
So, next time the weatherman says it’s gonna be windy, don’t just stay home and mope. Get out there and give it a try. You might just surprise yourself. And remember, fishin’ ain’t just about catchin’ fish. It’s about bein’ out there, enjoyin’ nature, and havin’ a good time. Even if them bass are bein’ stubborn, you can still have a good day on the water. And that’s all that matters, right?
You gotta be ready for anything, and that includes fishing in the wind. If you can learn to fish in all kinds of weather, you’ll be a much better fisherman. So don’t be afraid of a little wind. Just get out there and give it a try.
Tags: Bass fishing, Windy days, Fishing tips, Lures for bass, Windy weather fishing
