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                                                              COLD FRONTS

Fishing post frontal conditions has not been kind to many anglers over the years.
Some blame the poor fishing on the rising Barometric pressure, although studies have failed to prove that this alone has any effect on the fishing.

Few agree as to why the fishing slows down, but will all agree that the fishing does slow down. Depending on how bad the cold front is, fish are know to remain inactive for several days, the usual being one to two days after the cold front has passed.

Clear skies following a cold front allow for more light to penetrate the water, this strong light drives Bass deep into cover or deeper waters. If access to deeper waters is not possible they will dig deep into the thickest cover in the shallows
Fishing the shallows should still be avoided following a front, these areas cool faster and
Is more noticeable to the Bass.

Fishing rivers and areas with murky, or dirtier water has proved to still produce Bass after
A front, these waters allow way less light penetration despite the clear skies.
Targeting Bass in thick cover can be quite challenging, as it can require pinpoint casting.

Most fisherman will use smaller profile baits, light line and slow retrieves.
Getting your lure into thick cover will also allow you to get within inches of the Bass, working the lure slowly with the occasional pause, letting it sit motionless for a while.
A Bass will sometimes stare at a lure for several minutes before striking. In these conditions Bass will examine there food closely, often ignoring everything but the real thing.
When the Bass does bite it will often be the slightest nip or weight on the end of your line, making it really difficult to tell the difference between a bite and anything else going on down there. Keeping a tight line and carefully watching for a twitch or line movement is the way to go.