Much has been made about fishing before storms, but over the long run the best days to catch big fish are often during the most boring, stable weather patterns.

This especially holds true in the dead of winter. Cold storms will more often than not send the bass into hiding. Warm, calm days will bring them out to looking around, and maybe eat.

There are exceptions of course. In February and March, when the water has warmed up a little bit already, a heavy tropical storm can trigger a feeding frenzy. When I look back at the 50+lb limits that came in the boat, almost all of them came before big weather shifts in early spring.

But it's not early spring yet. And weather.com is forcasting highs in the low 60s this weekend for much of the state. So go out and get one when you can!

Some data for amusement for the first few months of the year, though it may or may not contradict what I just stated.



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