How do High or Low pressure systems affect fish feeding activity. Is it more of a rising or dropping pressure thing that triggers good fishing and if so which one?
Some of my best times have been hours before a rain storm and during the rain storm. So if you get caught in a storm and theres no lightning, keep fishing. Extended low preasure has effected my bass fishing so as they get more lockjaw.[unsure]
I remember reading that somewhere as well. Maybe Ill bring a raincoat next time Im out there and give it a shot.
Thanks gdn443
**Hi there FishFriend - here are some guidelines for fishing in different weather conditions.
****Pressure Trend
Typical Weather
Fishing Trends
Suggested Tactics **
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**High
Clear skies
**Fish slow down, find cover or go to deeper waters.
Slow down lures and use baits more attractive to fish. Fish in cover and in deeper waters.
**Rising
Clearing or improving
Fish tend to become slightly more active
Fish with brighter lures and near cover. Also fish at intermediate and deeper depths.
Normal and stable
Fair
**Normal fishing
Experiment with your favorite baits and lures.
Falling
Degrading
Most active fishing
Speed up lures. Surface and shallow running lures may work well.
**Slightly lower
Usually cloudy
**Many fish will head away from cover and seek shallower waters. Some fish will become more aggressive.
Use shallow running lures at a moderate speed.
**Low
Rainy and stormy
**Fish will tend to become less active the longer this period remains.
As the action subsides, try fishing at deeper depths.
**
That’s a really cool info tid bit. That really breaks it down. Although that can’t speak for every situation, that covers the norm very well. Great input
excellent breakdown,dryrod,very easy to understand,and remember