Freaky Spring Weather

[J-Doc]

So with this freakishly weird cold front today, how could/would this affect a spawning bass? If the female has laid her eggs, would she leave the bed to deeper water nearby to escape the cold front conditions? If yes, would she return to the bed 3-days later? If she left, the bed is wide open to predators on a free meal. I would think the male would leave too. Just curious how this kind of weather event could affect spawning bass on a fishery.

If neither and the bass stay on the bed, I bet they are very lethargic and wouldn’t bite well at all even with site fishing until the front passes. Or the snow this morning could have put them into a feeding frenzy until about noon today and then I’d imagine the bite stopped.

Just curious what others think.

As Mike Myers used to say on SNL (Coffee Talk).....

"Here's a topic.....discuss!"

[Stump bumper]

I think it will keep the fish in a pre spawn longer, talked to friend on Winser this morning and he said the top water action was out of this world this morning and first time this year he has seen that. The air temps don't drop the water temp as fast, but sure the snow dropped it a little.

[J-Doc]

Yep I could see the top water bite being insanely good for a while but I bet you would be hard pressed to catch a decent limit this weekend now.

[jolicious]

If it's snowing in the morning, I'm going to clear water and throwing a spook.

I think between the barometer staying low when it snows (I think that's the only way snow can come down - if the barometer stays low) and the snow melting as it hits the top of the water, becoming heavier, and creating that mini-churning effect on the top couple of feet of water; the top water bite should always be outta sight when it snows.

That, or maybe the bass just get hungry when they think of snow flakes :-)

[J-Doc]

Shad flavored snow cones!! Lol!

I heard the barometer can't be too high or too low. I don't know if that matters though. Its still all theory based and not proven.

[J-Doc]

I've got sinus issue #4 for the year due to pollen or I'd join you.

[Steady99]

I've got sinus issue #4 for the year due to pollen or I'd join you.

I've had sinus allergy problems for years. After lots of nasal steroids, I discovered a really useful "sinus wash", which is distilled water and salt. Amazon search " NeilMed Sinus Rinse".....Haven't used the nasal steroid since......your milage might vary........steady......

[J-Doc]

Good tip! Thanks!

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So with this freakishly weird cold front today, how could/would this affect a spawning bass? If the female has laid her eggs, would she leave the bed to deeper water nearby to escape the cold front conditions? If yes, would she return to the bed 3-days later? If she left, the bed is wide open to predators on a free meal. I would think the male would leave too. Just curious how this kind of weather event could affect spawning bass on a fishery.

If neither and the bass stay on the bed, I bet they are very lethargic and wouldn’t bite well at all even with site fishing until the front passes. Or the snow this morning could have put them into a feeding frenzy until about noon today and then I’d imagine the bite stopped.

Just curious what others think.

As Mike Myers used to say on SNL (Coffee Talk).....

"Here's a topic.....discuss!"

I think you answered your own question.

Females usually come and go after a couple of days anyway, its the males job to do all the work.

The males make the bed, do the courting, and guard the fry.

Don't try to overthink it, let the bass reaction do the talking.

If they dart out of sight, when your lure touches down. Theyre not going to bite.

If they do a big circle like 15ft and come back, they can be caught but its going to take 10min-1hour.

If you pitch in there and they do a tight circle and nose down on the bait, those are the bass that will bite very quickly.

So, I typically use a weightless trick worm or senko, rigged tex-posed or wacky as a search baits in between beds or going down the bank.

If theyre locked down, Im using a standup shaky head with a finesse worm or Im pitching a 5" tube or biffle bug on a small tungsten sinker.

Its best to pitch your bait onto dry ground then pull it into position so its doesn't splash down.

Good luck, bc sight fishing for spawners can be frustrating hit or miss type deals.

[Quillback]

When I was on Table Rock a couple of days ago, some of the males were locked down on their beds, I could move the boat right over them and they would stay on the bed, I'm thinking those guys were staying like that because they were guarding eggs.