James RickardFishing cold fronts
July 16th 2009 00:44
Cold weather is a relative term so if temperatures drop 20 degrees and it's still in the 70's I don't call that a cold front. If you're Celsius and it's 70 degrees…we just won't go there!
You know when it's cold and so do the fish.
Weather changes are a fact of life no matter where you live. You're time spent fishing may be reduced but fish have to eat sooner or later and they have to be caught by someone so I'll fish when most guys are heading to the woods to hunt. Further, someone has to catch those fish so; I figure it might as well be me.
Part of being a successful angler is learning to deal with weather changes and how it relates to your fishing can lead to more days on the water.
You can start out remembering that as air temperatures drop, the surface of the water will stay warmer longer than the surrounding air. However, during an extended cool period, the water also begins to cool.
Most fish are cold blooded and their temperature is regulated by the environment. After the water cools, fish become lethargic as their metabolism slows down. Because of its slow metabolism, a large meal isn't needed that often. However, an easy meal, one that won’t require much work, is always welcome so, you should think about trying a smaller lure or bait if the bite is slow.
Aside from changing lures, the first thing to remember about fishing during a prolonged cold snap is to slow down. Fish are going to be moving slower and you must act accordingly. This is also a good time to try an attractant because scent will fill the area and possibly draw in fish as they look for an easy meal.
Fishing after cold fronts is far from ideal and it can make things down right rough. On the other hand, a lot of other anglers may be sitting around watching television and YOU can catch the fish they're missing!
You know when it's cold and so do the fish.
Weather changes are a fact of life no matter where you live. You're time spent fishing may be reduced but fish have to eat sooner or later and they have to be caught by someone so I'll fish when most guys are heading to the woods to hunt. Further, someone has to catch those fish so; I figure it might as well be me.
Part of being a successful angler is learning to deal with weather changes and how it relates to your fishing can lead to more days on the water.
You can start out remembering that as air temperatures drop, the surface of the water will stay warmer longer than the surrounding air. However, during an extended cool period, the water also begins to cool.
Most fish are cold blooded and their temperature is regulated by the environment. After the water cools, fish become lethargic as their metabolism slows down. Because of its slow metabolism, a large meal isn't needed that often. However, an easy meal, one that won’t require much work, is always welcome so, you should think about trying a smaller lure or bait if the bite is slow.
Aside from changing lures, the first thing to remember about fishing during a prolonged cold snap is to slow down. Fish are going to be moving slower and you must act accordingly. This is also a good time to try an attractant because scent will fill the area and possibly draw in fish as they look for an easy meal.
Fishing after cold fronts is far from ideal and it can make things down right rough. On the other hand, a lot of other anglers may be sitting around watching television and YOU can catch the fish they're missing!
Remember to take the hooks outta yer pocket before ya sit down!
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Wow, we're having a heavy run of silvers and pinks, seiners were working in front of our fishing hatchery for a few days now.
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