02-13-2013, 11:34 PM
Later in the season the wind will move plankton which moves the shad. Right now there is enough weed growth, I wonder how significant the wind direction will be for shad location later in the year
Current in Mead can also be a determining factor. When Bureau of Reclamation is adding or subtracting water in larger amounts, significant current is created aside from wind currents. Then you want to throw "upstream"
During strong winds the bass and stripers will stack up on points, reefs or at mud-lines. Again you are casting into the wind. That's really fun. [
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Some of my best "load the boat" days have been cranking or with surface lures in strong winds. Be conservative with the launching and boat handling.
You can over-think this stuff IMO.
Just go fishing like Jon says and be aware of conditions.
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Current in Mead can also be a determining factor. When Bureau of Reclamation is adding or subtracting water in larger amounts, significant current is created aside from wind currents. Then you want to throw "upstream"
During strong winds the bass and stripers will stack up on points, reefs or at mud-lines. Again you are casting into the wind. That's really fun. [
]Some of my best "load the boat" days have been cranking or with surface lures in strong winds. Be conservative with the launching and boat handling.
You can over-think this stuff IMO.
Just go fishing like Jon says and be aware of conditions.
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