Windy conditions

[Spankey]

3 hours ago, TheBasslayer said:

I also like the pretty calm days on the water, especially if it is overcast. If I fish in the wind, I'll throw Crankbaits and the occasional soft plastic paddletail swimbait. I need to buy a spinnerbait!

Seem to do well on those days that are super overcast no real wind to speak of but starts out as a drizzle to a steady rain. 

[Squarebill79]

Jerkbaits, put your back to the wind and launch it. Then work it back against the wind, it will help it suspend and stay in the same areas alot longer.

 

[jtharris3]

1/2oz. Chatterbaits sail pretty good in windy conditions. 
As mentioned above lipless cranks work well too.

[Bird]

I'll take glass water over wind any day. 

Wind compromises boat control and line sensitivity and definitely effects confidence level. 

It also eliminates the effectiveness of polarized glasses. 

 

Did surprisingly well on weightless Senko last few days in wind but you run the risk of gut hook due to fish had it before you knew it, talking high winds.

 

Heavier baits that straighten the line seems wiser in these types of conditions. Imo

[Bluebasser86]

21 hours ago, E-rude dude said:

Casting a Ned rig from a kayak in 40 mph winds? You most have been in a wind break cove? I’d give a dollar to see that?

I was anchored a good portion of the day. Had one little cut I could kind of hide from the waves, but not the wind if that makes sense. I had maybe 100 yards of shoreline I could fish effectively without anchoring, the rest was like being stuck in a washing machine. I wish I could have recorded some of my ride back to the ramp but I stowed everything I could before I left my spot to try and prevent losing anything and I'm glad I did. I casted it well enough to get first place and second big bass on the day though. 

[E-rude dude]

I think this as well. I could cast it out and drag it through the flats.
https://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/238748-big-worms-yet/

 

They have backed off on the wind forecast some. 

I think this as well. 
https://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/238748-big-worms-yet/

 

They have backed off on the wind forecast some. 
bass forecast 6.9 with a minor coming before the rain. Looks like it will be more ideal than originally predicted.

[E-rude dude]

10 hours ago, jtharris3 said:

1/2oz. Chatterbaits sail pretty good in windy conditions. 
As mentioned above lipless cranks work well too.

Both are on my list. Chatter bait had been my go to fast searching bait for a couple years. 

[BigAngus752]

I love the wind!  I find a vegetation/rock combo on a shoreline with the wind blowing toward it. The closer to summer=the deeper nearby water. I put the nose of the boat into the wind and set the spot lock. Long casts into the weeds with vibrating jig, spinner, or lipless = guaranteed fish.  

[Krux5506]

11 hours ago, Bird said:

I'll take glass water over wind any day. 

Wind compromises boat control and line sensitivity and definitely effects confidence level. 

There's definitely days where I've had to focus way more on controlling the boat than actual fishing. At that point I kind of wonder why I'm even trying to fish...

[E-rude dude]

1 hour ago, Krux5506 said:

There's definitely days where I've had to focus way more on controlling the boat than actual fishing. At that point I kind of wonder why I'm even trying to fish...

This is what I’m hoping the bigger TM will help me with. Spot lock and both  micro anchors down should hold me in the windy areas. Have to test it and see.

I’m okay with moving and parking in the wind if I don’t have to fight the boat to get her where I want her to be.

[A-Jay]

I have a serious Love/Hate relationship with the wind.

Like many bassheads, I almost always want some wind.

Fishing in from the canoe can be a real bear when it's blowing

The Pro-V Bass is better but can still offer plenty of challenges.

So often there's a fine line between a fisherman friendly breeze and a freaking hurricane !

On most of the bigger water I fish, any sustained blow of more than just a few hours,

over a long fetch, will build waves well past the 'sporty' mark; especially early & late season. 

 

 But when it's right - it can be so good . . .

https://youtu.be/Z95g3H4qmp0?t=82

Fish Hard 

A-Jay

 

[Bankbeater]

In 10-15 mph sustained wind I will be using a jig, heavy t-rig, chatter bait, lipless, and crankbait. No use even to bring the split shot or weightless rigs. 

[TriStateBassin106]

On 5/17/2021 at 3:18 PM, E-rude dude said:

I finally have a TM (hopefully) that can keep my out on windier days. 10-15 winds with possible 20 gusts. It won’t really pick up til the afternoon but in the morning it’s still going to be over 10 mph. On Thursday and Friday 

 

WHAT ARE You CHUCKING AND WINDING!

Spinnerbaits act like a sail in the wind although a lot of people throw them then.

I was thinking compact baits

swim jig 

chatter bait

square bill

 

Lipless cranks chatterbaits and if the water quality allows it a double willow spinnerbait, windy fishing is honestly my second best weather condition, first being partly cloudy with a slight breeze. bass can't identify things properly when the water is choppy so food instinct takes over. 

[GreenPig]

On 5/19/2021 at 10:39 AM, E-rude dude said:

This is what I’m hoping the bigger TM will help me with. Spot lock and both  micro anchors down should hold me in the windy areas. Have to test it and see.

I’m okay with moving and parking in the wind if I don’t have to fight the boat to get her where I want her to be.

I typically just fish a little heavier bait(3/4 vs 1/2 lipless or 3/16 vs 1/8 shaky head). Wind is the very reason I put an 80 lb Terrova on my 1448 Jon boat. Now I enjoy fishing in wind no matter the speed. Running in the bigger waves with the outboard is a special problem with a light flat bottom.