barometric pressure

[joeautostyle]

not sure if this question has been asked before but how does the barometric pressure influence the feeding habits of bass and would you fish under high pressure or low
thanks :fishn

 

[HennieS]

I see there is not much response to this! Most of natures elements affect the feeding patterns and behaviour of bass barometric pressure is but one. Again there is a lot of theory on the subject. I will share with you what I have experienced. When the barometer stay consistant the fishing is average, when the barometer is falling the fishing is tought,if the barometer is moving up make sure you on your favorite spot! I have found when the barometer is rising aggresive they go into feeding frenzy. As mentioned this is my personel experience and I am sure opinions will differ! Your question if barometric pressure have an impact MOST definetily!!

My 2c worth!

 

[sealady]

HennieS wrote:

I see there is not much response to this! Most of natures elements affect the feeding patterns and behaviour of bass barometric pressure is but one. Again there is a lot of theory on the subject. I will share with you what I have experienced. When the barometer stay consistant the fishing is average, when the barometer is falling the fishing is tought,if the barometer is moving up make sure you on your favorite spot! I have found when the barometer is rising aggresive they go into feeding frenzy. As mentioned this is my personel experience and I am sure opinions will differ! Your question if barometric pressure have an impact MOST definetily!!

My 2c worth!

Hennie i have found a rapid rise or fall (fall - thunderstorm approaching rise - good weather approaching) improves fishing drastically. A rapid rise also occurs from heavy winds but to mention a few.

I use a pocket kestrel and chart it on a excel spreadsheet.

 

[HennieS]

Hi Sealady

I  would definetily agree with that, I have found the same. I do not keep very detail records but I always keep my eye on the barometer when fishing, ussually before I go on the water and while I am fishing.

 

 

[Parasite]

The theory regarding barometric pressure and fishing is that when the pressure drops the fish will feed as the drop in the barometric pressure preceeds a cold front/rain approaching the bass will then move out into deeper water in these conditions - or so I'm told. Any comments

 

[sealady]

HennieS wrote:

Hi Sealady

I  would definetily agree with that, I have found the same. I do not keep very detail records but I always keep my eye on the barometer when fishing, ussually before I go on the water and while I am fishing.

 

Yes Hennie keeping a eye on the barometer is definitely a good sign for fishing behavior. Parasite the QUICK rise/fall is definitely key to happy hour - LOL. When one considers prime fishing times, early morning and late afternoon even then the barometer rises/falls fairly nicely. As Hennie says a flat reading does not help much with fishing behavior.