Captain America Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 Hey guys, I haven't bass fished in years. I was wondering if there are any general rules of thumb that go with how bass interact with the weather conditions. Like water clarity, air pressure, temp( I know more about this), time of day, wind... etc...Thanks! Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted February 12, 2015 Super User Posted February 12, 2015 http://www.bassresource.com/fish_biology/largemouth-seasonal-habits.html Here ya go... Quote
Super User Long Mike Posted February 13, 2015 Super User Posted February 13, 2015 There is an encyclopedia of information posted in our Fishing Articles section. I suggest you start there. BTW welcome to Bass Resource. How about going to our Introductions forum and tell us a little about yourself? Quote
Super User gardnerjigman Posted February 13, 2015 Super User Posted February 13, 2015 Rules of thumb refers to olden days when it was legal for men to punish their wives, as long as the stick was no bigger around than their thumbs.... JUST KIDDING BOYS! Had to throw in a boondock saints reference when I saw the opportunity. On a serious not Captain, welcome back to the addiction brother! Tons of information all over the site buddy. Just ask and someone will point you in the right direction! God Bless! Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted February 13, 2015 Super User Posted February 13, 2015 Only 1 rule of thumb for any kind of fishing, that's just showing up. You get out there enough and you'll catch fish. There are times when every bit of conventional wisdom tells you to stay home, those off periods can produce some of the best fish. 2 Quote
Super User Oregon Native Posted February 13, 2015 Super User Posted February 13, 2015 I believe the most general rule of thumb is "if your line and lure aren't wet" you haven't got a chance! 4 Quote
Super User geo g Posted February 15, 2015 Super User Posted February 15, 2015 You ask for help but give no information in your profile of where you live, or if you have a boat or bank fish. Its hard to help with no insight! Quote
Super User Sam Posted February 15, 2015 Super User Posted February 15, 2015 Rule of Thumb: Never go to the bathroom facing the wind. Quote
Super User Ratherbfishing Posted February 16, 2015 Super User Posted February 16, 2015 Rule of thumb: If your thumb ain't rough, you ain't catchin' bass. Quote
WarEagleBassin Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 Welcome to the site...there is more information on here than you could ever read and the people are very helpful. My biggest rule of thumb is to use more natural colored lures in clear water and in muddier water use colors that contrast better like black. Quote
Super User WRB Posted February 17, 2015 Super User Posted February 17, 2015 Hey guys, I haven't bass fished in years. I was wondering if there are any general rules of thumb that go with how bass interact with the weather conditions. Like water clarity, air pressure, temp( I know more about this), time of day, wind... etc...Thanks!Basic bass behavior is predictable using water temperature, light conditions combined with seasonal periods and local animal activity levels. Weather is unpredictable, we spend billions of dollars trying to forecast weather, however experience tells bass anglers that mild weather changes affect bass less than severe weather changes and low/high barometric pressure changes.Bass being a cold blooded animal their activity level is directly tied to body temperature and that is whatever the water temperature they live in is. Tom PS, go online and search "The Cosmic Clock and Bass Calendar". Quote
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