Barometric pressure

[Fishin Phil]

A bunch of different theories. :-?  Maybe we should try to figure out how relevent the barometric pressure is, instead of the effects of bar pressure. Maybe in relation to other natural forces. So, let me ask.  What are the most important natural forces(air temp, water temp, water clarity, solunar, etc.)? Maybe a prioritized list. I would go first, but I don't have the knowledge to share. Sorry guys. Anybody else wanna give it a crack?

[Blue Streak]

I would put water temp and clarity at the top of the list.

[Fishin Phil]

Agreed. Maybe something like this.

1. Water Temp

2. Water Clarity

3. Light Condition

4. Barometric Pressure

5. Solunar

Just a stab.

[jbordy]

I don't know if I would put water temperature first because here in PA since we have 4 distict seasons in a years time the water temperature fluctuates drastically. Winter temps through the ice will be at 32 or near freezing and late August temps in the 70's. Bass can be caught through the ice and on a good day you can do quite nicely. I have also caught my share with water temperatures in the 70's. Have not yet fished where the water temperatures reached the 80's. (Time to take my partner swimming!!) Not only that but it takes very long for a lake to warm unless there are warm tributaries or thermal pollutiants dumping in and those areas will be warmer. But for the most part it takes a long time to warm the water and the fish still need to eat. Throw in the thermocline and you really have a dilemma. I would put clearity on top and light penetration next.

[jbordy]

I like beating this horse. But I will say that I can give a logical explanation (might not be correct) for all the conditions except solunar. I don't understand what point that has on feeding for "anything" let alone bass. I know that hunters as well a fisher-people use the solunar tables to find the "best" times but does anyone know why celestial bodies have anything to do with feeding?? :-?

[Blue Eyed Fisher Chick]

Here's a link that might answer some more questions as to the importance of Water Clarity, Pressure, Fronts, and Water Temp.  I found it interesting.  Although you are always going to find contridicting information.  The best way to figure it all out is trial and error, keep a log and watch the patterns.

http://www.bassfishingcourse.com/weather_seasonal_questions.html