jahill Posted February 16, 2007 Posted February 16, 2007 Why is the N.W. corner the preferred area as claimed by D.H.? I have tried to figure this out on my own and now have given up. Please help my simple mind understand. Thanks Jeremy Quote
Blue Eyed Fisher Chick Posted February 16, 2007 Posted February 16, 2007 The northwest corner of the lake should be the warmest water. This has to do with the sun being over the water the longest during the day, and it is also sheltered from incoming cold fronts Quote
jahill Posted February 16, 2007 Author Posted February 16, 2007 Taking that into consideration, do you focus on water a couple degrees warmer even though there is better looking features on both the S.W. & S.E. corners? Quote
Blue Eyed Fisher Chick Posted February 16, 2007 Posted February 16, 2007 Taking that into consideration, do you focus on water a couple degrees warmer even though there is better looking features on both the S.W. & S.E. corners? This time of year, water temperature is everything. Warmer water is where you will find the most active fish. Try to find the baitfish in this warmer area too, the bass are sure to be nearby. 8-) Quote
jahill Posted February 16, 2007 Author Posted February 16, 2007 O.K. then, when I am on the podium I will have to give you your props., but if I skunk out and a guy catches a new lake record from the south end, your name will have to change to cross eyes. Quote
Blue Eyed Fisher Chick Posted February 16, 2007 Posted February 16, 2007 You will have greater odds following this rule.This doesn't mean that there isn't fish biting better somewhere else on the lake. Where I normally fish, the northwest corner isn't always the warmest water. The northwest corner is just a general rule to go by. If you find the water is warmer on the other side of the lake, then concentrate there. Two weeks ago on my lake the water was warmer on the deep end near the dam (south), but we had a couple of warm days and the shallows on the far end was 3 degrees warmer (north). All of the fish were caught in the higher temp water. Mainly because the baitfish migrated up the lake following this warm water. We tried fishing the cooler water where the bite was good a few days before, and didn't get a single bite. If you are fishing a tourny, try to pre fish and find the warm water, start on the northwest end and hit other side of the lake too too compare temps. If you are in a tourny and this helps you win, I get half of the money ;D Quote
jahill Posted February 16, 2007 Author Posted February 16, 2007 You must be a politician when you're not fishing. I am hearing answers that play both to the left and right wings (north-south), and you are wanting your part (taxes). : Quote
Blue Eyed Fisher Chick Posted February 16, 2007 Posted February 16, 2007 Well you asked why Doug Hannon prefered the nothwest corner, so I told you. Then I told you my personal experience lately. Look for the warmest water... The northwest corner is a good place to start Quote
jahill Posted February 16, 2007 Author Posted February 16, 2007 what is your opinion about the early morning bite? Would you try a buzz? I get to prefish on friday and saturday. I am hoping for a top water bite of some kind. Quote
Blue Eyed Fisher Chick Posted February 16, 2007 Posted February 16, 2007 what is your opinion about the early morning bite? Would you try a buzz? I get to prefish on friday and saturday. I am hoping for a top water bite of some kind. I am not sure of where you are from, but the topwater bite isn't really happening here yet. The water is still a little cold. Where I fish, shad raps and suspending jerkbaits are hot right now, but this may not be the same at your lake. I like to use shad imitating baits this time of year, but it depends on the type of forage in your lake 8-) Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted February 16, 2007 Super User Posted February 16, 2007 If you are going to pre fish , why don't you try the suggestions out and see what holds true on your lake. What might be going on in one lake might be differant from another lake. I think she answered your original question pretty d**n good. Quote
BassChaser57 Posted February 16, 2007 Posted February 16, 2007 Bass can tell differences as little as 1/10 of a degree change in water temperature. Blue Eye is correct about the N.W. corner of the lake being a good place to start to look for that warmer temp. This time of year bass WILL hunt out the warmest temperature in their portion of the lake if food and cover are available there. Of course bass do not get up in the morning, get a cup of coffee and watch CNN to see where the warm water is located so they will go to the warmest they can find locally. Maybe a warm rock or root wad on a sunny day, or along a shallow shoreline, normally on the north/northwest side. In cooler water a fast bussbait is probably a low percentage bait. If you have to fish topwater at least try a slow bait such as a popper or chugger. You would probably have better success in the cooler times of the day with a rouge or even a jig/pig. I have seen where I would catch either no fish or small fish and when I find water 1 or 2 degrees warmer it is like a whole new day with good action and bigger fish. Fishing is much like gambling, if you study the game and play the odds smartly, you will not always win but your odds increase significantly. Know the game and a winning consistancy follows, luck is too sporadic and can not be counted on. 8-) Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted February 16, 2007 Super User Posted February 16, 2007 If the water is not subjected to any wind, then the NW corner is the warmest on a sunny day. Anytime the air temp is warmer than the water temp and the wind is blowing, the downwind part of the lake is the warmest. Rainwater runoff areas will usually be warmer also in the late winter to early spring periods. Quote
jahill Posted February 16, 2007 Author Posted February 16, 2007 Thank you guys for the info. I shall put it to good use. Quote
Super User Catt Posted February 16, 2007 Super User Posted February 16, 2007 The lady is correct Walk out side right now and tell me which way the wind is blowing? Most generally the wind during the winter will be from a northerly direction Now imagine the North West corner of a lake Any trees, hills, or anything that blocks the wind Add these to the fact the sun rises in the east Result the North West corner of the lake will be warmer Quote
frogtog Posted February 17, 2007 Posted February 17, 2007 Also if you are going to fish tournaments for money Don't never put your money up hopeing that the fish will do a certain thing. You need to know what they are doing first. 8-) Quote
Super User Catt Posted February 17, 2007 Super User Posted February 17, 2007 If you tournament fish you have already put your money up hoping the fish will do a certain thing. Bite Quote
Guest avid Posted February 18, 2007 Posted February 18, 2007 OH yeah?!!??? Well my lake is round It ain't got no stickin' corners Whaddya think a that ms blue eyed smarty pants Quote
Blue Eyed Fisher Chick Posted February 19, 2007 Posted February 19, 2007 OH yeah?!!??? Well my lake is round It ain't got no stickin' corners Whaddya think a that ms blue eyed smarty pants LOL...Well I suggest as frogtog said to find the NW section of that circle. Get the ol compass out and put it to some good use Quote
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