Thoughts on cold fronts

[texanbassangler]

There's a cold front that's supposed to come through my side of town on friday. We had some rain today, a cool rain. I figure that, along with the front, and 70 degree conditions prior to the front will cause a pretty rapid cool down of the lake. I've been killin them on senkos, and I figured that I'd continue using them, just to see if I'll get some bites. Am I just spinnin my wheels doin this? I know I gotta fish it slow, but all this rain otta get the mud stirred up, which would make worm or even jig fishin difficult. I'm at a crossroads, can anybody point me in the right direction?

[Chris]

Well, if you are fishing a lake that has a influx in water like a hard rain to the point that it does stir up the mud you want to find clear water because it will effect the pH level which effects the bass. If your fishing and a cold front rolls in the high pressure that follows will effect the bass's feeding habits if the the front lasts for an extended period of time. For the flip side if you are a flipper you can cash in because the bass will be tight to cover or in the middle. They may not be active but if you poke it in the eye enough it might strike. If the front is mild and the amount of rain is mild you might have excellent fishing it just depends.

[Catt]

It depends on the severity and duration of the front, I would start where you have been catching and progressively back off into deeper water.

[Tin]

If it doesn't change the water temp more than 6 or 7 degrees don't worry about it.

[Crestliner2008]

I never worry about cold fronts. When I'm set to go fishing, that's what I do. Yeah, a strong front will affect the fish - sometimes, that's in your favor! It certainly bunches them up on specific structures. You won't find them spread out very much, which is a good thing. If you find one....you'll find more. Slow, methodical picking apart of known good structures is the way to go. Jigs, Senkos, drop shot - all work well. As will hard jerks if you give them a longer (10+ second) pause in between jerks. Good Luck! 

[texanbassangler]

Thanks, I appreciate it. I'm focused in on this one spot that they seem to congregate around. It's the only real cover along this entire pocket, and so I think working that area slowly and methodically will produce results.