Fishing in the wind

[Jdkxtreme]

I would like some suggestions or thoughts on this topic,
Being a new fisherman and boat owner i shy away from windy days fishing. I can't help but think I am missing out on some good fish because of that.

If your say fishing for Crappie, Will you anchor down or just use your trolling motor the whole time?

I guess I just need to know if it's ok or not to go. I miss alot of fishing because I usually won't go if it is over 5-7 MPH wind because I just do not know.

[Pookie]

I would like some suggestions or thoughts on this topic,
Being a new fisherman and boat owner i shy away from windy days fishing. I can't help but think I am missing out on some good fish because of that.

If your say fishing for Crappie, Will you anchor down or just use your trolling motor the whole time?

I guess I just need to know if it's ok or not to go. I miss alot of fishing because I usually won't go if it is over 5-7 MPH wind because I just do not know.

A wise sailor stays home on windy days.

[old sailor]

Sailors head for the rough water straight out ; theres no joy on a listless sea! The roughest windiest days or when I have caught my biggest fish, ( LMB, TROUT N ROCKFISH) Rocks and big largemouth will eat on terrible days. Rockfish love it in my opinion. Winds bother the fisherman much more than the fish. Just use good judgement, but get on the water.
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[bfish]

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If your say fishing for Crappie, Will you anchor down or just use your trolling motor the whole time? .

Drifting works well when it is windy, think of it as longlining but using the wind for your motor. If it gets even winder, drift sock (or a 5-gallon bucket) helps control the drift.

[Fish Whisperer]

Fishing in the wind is always better on someone else's boat... That way they're the one fighting the wind while you're fighting fish...


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[MPD816]

Fish whisperer,

I couldn't agree with you more. The only problem I find is boat control in the wind but fishing out the back of the boat is alot more fun.

[Jdkxtreme]

I guess I need to learn more about drifting. I usually just find a spot an anchor down or tie to a tree

[tsuggs]

I point my boat upwind and work the tm to hover over deep cover while vertical jiggin fer crappies.You have to work alittle harder but I usually catch better fish in less than likeable conditions.I still eat when its windy and so do the fish:D

[agelesssone]

I like fishing with gboyce. We have the same trolling motors (MinnKota Terrovas) and he likes to run the motor. So, even when we are fishing my boat, I let him run the TM and I set in the back and FISH.

[Travis C.]

Fishing in the wind can be really productive at times because it will blow all the baitfish up on the same wind blown banks. Those are tough to stay on and fish but really good fishing. Most will run for a protected cove because its easier.

[gboyce]

I also prefer the wind to be blowing. If you are fishing a generation lake and they are not generating the wind can cause enough movement with the water to make the fish active. Just remember if throwing a bait caster readjust it for throwing into the wind otherwise you will have a huge knot to work out ( speaking from experience :)) It also depends on the size boat you have. I am comfortable in 20 MPH wind but I also have a 21 ft glass boat that handles rough water well. Also remember if you are fishing Hickory there are enough coves bays and even the channels that depending on the wind direction will keep you out of the worst of it and off the main channel

[ditz1]

The wind creates more and larger waves. The waves reduce the amount of light that gets into the depths. The fish will come up into more shallow water and therefore more assesable to the fisherman. However it does create boat control problems. Many years ago the fellas up north would back troll to help with boat control. A small outboard will go slow backwards and you can be real precise in boat positioning.

[nomad60]

My 17-foot aluminum boat moves with the slightest breeze or amount of current so just like Jdkxtreme, I've avoided going out when the winds are supposed to be over 10mph Not too many places to hide out on the river but maybe I'll have to reconsider after reading some of the answers here.

[robhal11]

I too have the 17' Alum and try to stay out of it, but all the old bass guys tell me the wind is my friend.