Every fishing trip you’ll ever take will be affected by weather of some sort. Sometimes weather will help you; other times it’ll hurt you. Smart anglers recognize and take advantage of good conditions,...View article
After elections, pollsters hang around the parking lot, taking what they call “exit polls.” Basically, they ask who you voted for. In spring, some anglers perform their own version of such interviews....View article
Cold fronts seem a never-ending plague for springtime anglers, and they provide a time-honored excuse for poor fishing. The connection between barometric pressure—the actual weight of the atmosphere...View article
In-Fisherman Senior Editor Steve Quinn reports that on May 7, 1996, he and a companion landed 46 crappies ranging from a little one of a half pound to a couple of toads that pushed 15 inches. He doesn’t...View article
To get a significant and steady warming of water to a depth of 3 to 5 feet, it usually takes a steady increase in air temperature, some sunny days, and moderate winds. To heat shallow areas as deep...View article
Does the sun warm lake water, or does the air warm it? What happens on cloudy days? Why do some backwater areas warm so much faster than others? Does the north side of a cove or lake always warm first? Anglers...View article
Wind, air pressure, and edge effects can all affect where you’ll find and catch bass.
Wind Temperature variations at different levels of the atmosphere produce winds. Just above and below the equator, winds typically blow from east to west—these...View article
When we’re planning a filming trip for In-Fisherman TV, it’s a good idea to add at least one weather day. If we’re after pike in late summer into fall, it’s often necessary. Cold Canadian and...View article
Every year the weather seems to get a little stranger. Perhaps the El Nino effect, or maybe global warming really is taking a toll. Two years ago we had 50-year-high water levels on Lake of the Woods,...View article
