Dealing with the wind

[TEE]

I agree...I was just at Dale last week and I have never EVER seen it that calm for that long and it did hinder things.
For one: Clear lakes and calm don't really mix when the sun is bright.
I was prayin' for a lil' wind from Sunday til' Friday and we got a about a 10 MPH breeze that helped some on Friday.
Don't get me wrong...I had to adjust my patterns a little bit but, still caught a boat load of fish in 6 days.
Probably 40 fish with 4 or 5 four punders,one 5 that was lost right at the boat, and a ton of 3's and only two smaller fish
Good week but, would bet they are on the nest now.

[trentonc2000]

the wind is your friend...

wind blown banks + spinnerbaits = big sacks of fish

[Mustangwilliam]

the wind is your friend...

wind blown banks + spinnerbaits = big sacks of fish

what color and types of spinners to you throw? Which blades and colors. I went to CC today had wind and fished wind blown banks with spinner, but came up short. I did catch with a jig though.

[Bobby Headrick]

Fish into the wind if and when possible and if you have a big enough trolling motor you woun't have a big problem, a 100lb thrust 36 volt system would be nice to have when it is like it was this weekend, but deal with it the best you can the wind can work for you, if going with the wind try putting your tm in reverse to counteract the wind. Just remember the wind is your friend, unless it starts getting above 30+ then it gets hairy. Always remember to wear PFDs and kill switch on windys days.

[DJD]

We fished some windy points on Sunday by using the anchor to hold us. It worked well with 12 fish and the day was much more enjoyable from not fighting the 20mph winds.

[flippindrew]

i love the wind! makes'em hungry! i agree its a pain when it gets 25+ but if you take your time and position your boat right, it usually pays off.