Windy Bank Fishing

[FlatsNBay]

What do you do on windy days? Do you try and find the calmer side of the lake? Do you use different baits for fishing in the wind? Do you use the wind to your advantage?

As bank fishermen, we don't have the luxury of easily moving to a quiet part of the lake as boaters often do.

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[Johntom2k]

What do you do on windy days? Do you try and find the calmer side of the lake? Do you use different baits for fishing in the wind? Do you use the wind to your advantage?

As bank fishermen, we don't have the luxury of easily moving to a quiet part of the lake as boaters often do.

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I pull out the spinnerbaits and throw into the wind. I have caught bass chasing what they think are bait fish (lures and baits) swimming up against the the wind to get away. This is what I have read how it worked.


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[Capt. BassinLou]

The majority of my bank fishing consists of fishing canals or smaller park lakes. Since I primarily throw lighter applications, I always try to fish with the wind behind or from the side of me.

[Smallie_Stalker]

As a bank fisherman I mostly fish small ponds where casting access can be limited so for the most part I have to go with the wind conditions those spots offer.

I try to find ways to make those conditions work to my advantage. Obviously I would prefer the to fish with the wind if I can. If I have to fish into the wind low trajectory casts are ideal. If that's not possible then for hard baits I will throw something that is tail weighted or has a weight transfer system built in.

Weighted plastics are not usually much of a problem unless too much weight would kill the action of the bait. In those situations I either go for a bait with built in action like floating claws or tails that stand up off a jighead.

Wind can be your friend. If it's strong enough to create current or create a chop on the water it can make the fish very active, especially if it's breaking up the light from the surface.

If the wind is creating a strong enough current I actually want to try and fish into that wind. It helps position the fish and makes it a bit easier to predict a bite in a small concentrated area of the small ponds I fish.

Excellent topic Flats!

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[D.W. Verts]

The wind is your friend. How's that for original? But it's true, too.

Dale

[Smallie_Stalker]

The wind is your friend. How's that for original? But it's true, too.

Dale

Thanks.     

[bassgal]

I'm a little late on response but here's my answer; wind keeps the fish from looking at the bait too long, they have to react quickly, so fishing in the wind is good!  One pond I fish is always certain to fish well when it's windy, never good when it's flat calm.

[big g]

When the wind is howling I always have the wind to my back, I don't fight it.  When bank fishing, I use plastics always because all my lakes have sharp limestone drop offs that catch anything with a treble hook, even catch spinnerbaits.  If you make it past the limestone, you have 10 yards of pads to get through on the flats.  After losing at least ten, I just stopped.  Plastics are just cheaper.  If I lose a weight, hook, and plastic, I don't give a dam.
These man made lakes have drop off 10 to 30 feet deep.  I work those plastics up those ledges oh so slowly.  Many days bigger bass are at the base of the drop off.

Wind to your back keep you in touch with the bait as it drops through the water column.  Wind in your face keeps a bow in the line, less sensitive to what's going on at the other end.

[downloada]

Bow fishing can be tricky on windy days, but you can do a few things to make it a bit easier. I found this advice on https://bowarchery.com/best-bowfishing-lights-for-muddy-water/. First, find a spot where the wind is blowing in the same direction as the current. This will help keep your arrow from being blown off course. Second, use a heavier arrow than you normally would. This will help keep it from being blown around as much. Finally, take your time and be patient. Don't try to rush your shots, as this will only make it harder to hit your target. If you follow these tips, you should be able to have a successful day of bow fishing, even on windy days.