Weather

Patrick Krueger, Jr. · 01-27-06, 05:32 AM

How do you guys think this mild winter is gonna' affect the fishing for the rest of the year?

Up here it seems it usually ranges from -10 degrees to 15 degrees from January through the end of February. So this winter is beyond mild for us. I feel bad for my ice fishing brethren, I don't know how they'll survive without 500 lbs. of walleye and panfish in their freezer

I haven't the foggiest idea of how spring will fair. Possibly colder for longer? Hopefully it will be ice-out sooner, pre-spawn sooner, and I'll have more oppurtunities to land that beast that broke my rod last year.

So, anyone a meteorologist? Or psychic? Or have any guesses?

WTL · 01-27-06, 09:31 AM

Chances are we'll see a few more sharp cold fronts before spring is truly here. Its been an unreal year for weather though, who would have ever thought that a hurricane season would stretch in to january of the next year and not only go through the list of regular names, but the greek alphabet as well.

Jeff/CapeCod · 01-28-06, 12:49 AM

It is going to be 55* tomorrow so you know i will be out there

Rodman_Rob · 01-28-06, 02:13 AM

the bass are already spawning down here. I'm loving this mild winter. Now that the temps are up the bass are really feeding aggresively. Full moon this Sunday. Gonna try to get a few hours in sometime on sunday but may not have the time, definately won't have the time to take the boat

Should have enough time to catch a fish or two from the shore. Longer bedding periods create a lot more fry over the spring so theres plenty of food source during the summer and fall months, should be some nice fat females caught next winter. Too bad for you guys still seeing ice, I feel for ya, I really do..........suckers!

lokust · 01-28-06, 02:37 AM

The wife and I just got here in Northeast Alabama this past Tuesday. We are coming from Michigan. I thought since we are from Michigan it should feel a little warmer here in Bama. But that hasn't been the case, Sure it actually has been warmer, But to me it doesn't feel like it.

I have been able to fish, But it has been blustery with the winds.

I was watching thr weather report last week when we were in Michigan, And the metorologist(sp?) said that we might have a mild winter and a cold spring. I forget what the effect was called, but I hope that isn't the case, Since we will be returning to Michigan Mid-may.

Last year we came down to Bama the first two weeks in Janurary, And then it was nothing but high 60's to mid-70's.

Cold or not, I am gonna truely enjoy not having frozen lakes

-Chris

WTL · 01-28-06, 12:47 PM

Well then, welcome to Alabama lokust! Guntersville is fixin to heat up, don't worry. Some of the largest fish are caught in february, pre spawn.

Fishie · 01-28-06, 12:55 PM

I just think bass will spawn in more of a short time this year if it doesn't get any colder. THe bass right now have been on deep stuff next to really deep water or very close to it.

lokust · 01-28-06, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by WTL

Well then, welcome to Alabama lokust! Guntersville is fixin to heat up, don't worry. Some of the largest fish are caught in february, pre spawn.

Thanks for the welcome WTL, I am actually fishing a BFL next month on Guntersville. I am nervous as heck, as it is my first tourny.
-Chris

basstech · 01-28-06, 11:16 PM

I think we are going to see much larger growth overall in the fish...should be able to catch a lot of 5Lb. + bass this year. When I caught by big fish this year, I kept thinking it's mouth was kind of small for it's body, and the rogue went from corner to corner lengthwise in her lower lip, w/all three hooks stuck in. We are going to be in for an awesome year.

bassinbob · 01-29-06, 12:37 AM

I went to the closest lake to my house today. The temps reached the mid 50's. There was still ice on the lake. There were about 12 trout fishermen along about 100 yards of shoreline. The ice was out from this part of the lake so I tried a couple of different lures on a carolina rig. I didn't do any good but the sun felt great. Usually around this part of PA. you can't guess when it is finally going to get nice. The cold can stretch into April. It is going to be another warm day tomorrow with rain late in the day. I am going to try to get out for a couple of hours around noon. Most of the ice should be gone so I will be able to try some different spots and try some other types of lures.

Bob

1FASTLASER · 01-29-06, 08:43 AM

This winter has definatley been WEIRD. Lots of warm weather but got the bass all screwed up. 2 or 3 days warm weather then cold snap with rain. Bass are kinda saying WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON. But all in all should be a great year for bass growth and quality fish. We need RAIN RAIN and did I mention RAIN. We are still several inches if not feet below normal rainfall for the year, all though we got several feet (exaggerating) the other day. The backwater in the river is just now starting to get up. Making it hard for me to get ready for the B.A.S.S. tourney I am fishing in April this year. The normal patterns are working yet so I gotta back up and regroup. Hopefully I can get on the fish like I have in the past and stay with them so all you folks can see me on the winner's list.

Patrick Krueger, Jr. · 01-31-06, 02:20 PM

Definately need some major precipitation around here too. I did get the chance to take pictures of structure at several of my secret little ponds. That's something I've always wanted to do. The question now is how long before this structure is submerged again? I don't think it will be this year!

Fish2win · 02-01-06, 09:42 PM

The shad die off will be greatly deminished. Some people think that means a tough bite others a better growth rate. Who knows. Fish2win

01-27-06, 05:32 AM	#1
Patrick Krueger, Jr. BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kenosha, WI Posts: 567	Weather How do you guys think this mild winter is gonna' affect the fishing for the rest of the year? Up here it seems it usually ranges from -10 degrees to 15 degrees from January through the end of February. So this winter is beyond mild for us. I feel bad for my ice fishing brethren, I don't know how they'll survive without 500 lbs. of walleye and panfish in their freezer I haven't the foggiest idea of how spring will fair. Possibly colder for longer? Hopefully it will be ice-out sooner, pre-spawn sooner, and I'll have more oppurtunities to land that beast that broke my rod last year. So, anyone a meteorologist? Or psychic? Or have any guesses? __________________ The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. - John Buchan

01-27-06, 09:31 AM	#2
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	Chances are we'll see a few more sharp cold fronts before spring is truly here. Its been an unreal year for weather though, who would have ever thought that a hurricane season would stretch in to january of the next year and not only go through the list of regular names, but the greek alphabet as well. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

01-28-06, 12:49 AM	#3
Jeff/CapeCod BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wareham Mass Posts: 7	It is going to be 55* tomorrow so you know i will be out there __________________ *ONE DAY AT A TIME :cool: ANY FRIEND OF BILL W. IS A FRIEND OF MINE :cool:*

01-28-06, 02:13 AM	#4
Rodman_Rob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ocala, FL. 1/2 hour southwest of Rodman Posts: 1,702	the bass are already spawning down here. I'm loving this mild winter. Now that the temps are up the bass are really feeding aggresively. Full moon this Sunday. Gonna try to get a few hours in sometime on sunday but may not have the time, definately won't have the time to take the boat Should have enough time to catch a fish or two from the shore. Longer bedding periods create a lot more fry over the spring so theres plenty of food source during the summer and fall months, should be some nice fat females caught next winter. Too bad for you guys still seeing ice, I feel for ya, I really do..........suckers! __________________ Lizardsrule may not be able to drive a boat, but he can sure put you on the fish!

01-28-06, 02:37 AM	#5
lokust BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 51	The wife and I just got here in Northeast Alabama this past Tuesday. We are coming from Michigan. I thought since we are from Michigan it should feel a little warmer here in Bama. But that hasn't been the case, Sure it actually has been warmer, But to me it doesn't feel like it. I have been able to fish, But it has been blustery with the winds. I was watching thr weather report last week when we were in Michigan, And the metorologist(sp?) said that we might have a mild winter and a cold spring. I forget what the effect was called, but I hope that isn't the case, Since we will be returning to Michigan Mid-may. Last year we came down to Bama the first two weeks in Janurary, And then it was nothing but high 60's to mid-70's. Cold or not, I am gonna truely enjoy not having frozen lakes -Chris __________________ That's Absurd, And thats the way I like it! -Tred Barta

01-28-06, 12:47 PM	#6
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	Well then, welcome to Alabama lokust! Guntersville is fixin to heat up, don't worry. Some of the largest fish are caught in february, pre spawn. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

01-28-06, 12:55 PM	#7
Fishie BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,145	I just think bass will spawn in more of a short time this year if it doesn't get any colder. THe bass right now have been on deep stuff next to really deep water or very close to it. __________________ Kick some Bass

01-28-06, 11:16 PM	#9
basstech BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rockford, Ill Posts: 489	I think we are going to see much larger growth overall in the fish...should be able to catch a lot of 5Lb. + bass this year. When I caught by big fish this year, I kept thinking it's mouth was kind of small for it's body, and the rogue went from corner to corner lengthwise in her lower lip, w/all three hooks stuck in. We are going to be in for an awesome year. __________________ The words just won't come to me!:confused:

01-29-06, 12:37 AM	#10
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	I went to the closest lake to my house today. The temps reached the mid 50's. There was still ice on the lake. There were about 12 trout fishermen along about 100 yards of shoreline. The ice was out from this part of the lake so I tried a couple of different lures on a carolina rig. I didn't do any good but the sun felt great. Usually around this part of PA. you can't guess when it is finally going to get nice. The cold can stretch into April. It is going to be another warm day tomorrow with rain late in the day. I am going to try to get out for a couple of hours around noon. Most of the ice should be gone so I will be able to try some different spots and try some other types of lures. Bob __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

01-29-06, 08:43 AM	#11
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	This winter has definatley been WEIRD. Lots of warm weather but got the bass all screwed up. 2 or 3 days warm weather then cold snap with rain. Bass are kinda saying WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON. But all in all should be a great year for bass growth and quality fish. We need RAIN RAIN and did I mention RAIN. We are still several inches if not feet below normal rainfall for the year, all though we got several feet (exaggerating) the other day. The backwater in the river is just now starting to get up. Making it hard for me to get ready for the B.A.S.S. tourney I am fishing in April this year. The normal patterns are working yet so I gotta back up and regroup. Hopefully I can get on the fish like I have in the past and stay with them so all you folks can see me on the winner's list. __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

01-31-06, 02:20 PM	#12
Patrick Krueger, Jr. BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kenosha, WI Posts: 567	Definately need some major precipitation around here too. I did get the chance to take pictures of structure at several of my secret little ponds. That's something I've always wanted to do. The question now is how long before this structure is submerged again? I don't think it will be this year! __________________ The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. - John Buchan

02-01-06, 09:42 PM	#13
Fish2win BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norris Tennessee Posts: 469	The shad die off will be greatly deminished. Some people think that means a tough bite others a better growth rate. Who knows. Fish2win __________________ Norris Tennessee set the hook! They dont have hands.

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