Hard Strike vs. Soft Strike (still water)

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This happens every year. Right after ice off the trout, including big browns, come in really shallow and they are so aggressive they will hit offerings multiple times until they are hooked. Especially the days preceding a low pressure system moving in. After the system passes through there is usually a series of really warm sunny days. The fishing slows down and the fish aren't as aggressive. I don't think it is water temps as it is colder after ice off then it is now. It's just weather patterns and how they affect trout. I've noticed the same thing, it has slowed for me considerably the last couple weeks.
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