Beginning of May fishing in the Heartland

It is the beginning of May and we've had some really windy days that introduce a different set of challenges to catching bass.

When the wind is blowing, it can cause waves and choppy water, which can make it more difficult for fish to see or hear your bait. On the other hand, the wind can also create current, which can be an advantage for anglers looking to lure in bass. In windy conditions, look for areas where the wind is blowing against a shoreline or structure, as this can create a natural current that bass may be drawn to. 

This is exactly what I was doing on this day. I was casting my Zoom Fluke (Houdini color) into the wind and letting it drift with the current a bit. A couple of twitches in between, and then bang a pre-spawner the size of a little football slurped up my fluke. I did not catch a lot of fish on this day but I did catch quality size fish that were still in pre-spawn mode.

Tight lines to you! Stay committed, stay driven.