As KVD (above) will tell you, there's a big difference between a 36-degree day and drizzle and one when it drops to 28 degrees and snows.
"The bass don't care if it's snowing," he said. "It's that low-pressure system that accompanies the snowstorm that triggers a feed."
For example, consider the 2010 Bassmaster Classic at Lay Lake. During one of the official practice days, the weather turned brutal. With water temperature in the upper 30s, the air temperature dropped, and the rain turned to snow. By late in the day, many guys already had gone in because of the uncomfortable conditions. Not KVD, though.
"I knew I had to find a good school of fish," he explained. "About the time the temperature dropped, and the sleet turned to snow, the fish started biting. They literally were choking my Red Eye Shad. I even was catching some in 2 feet of water during that snowstorm."
At day's end, he had boated 12 to 15 fish, including two 7-pounders.
Once the tournament started, KVD caught them in the same areas with the same kind of techniques. It was cold...in the 20s...at the beginning, and it warmed up gradually during the week.
"My point in all this," said KVD, "is that you shouldn't assume bad weather drives bass deep, or that you always have to fish slow and methodical. Instead, the next time a low-pressure system moves into your area this winter, go fishing, and don't be afraid to check out shallow-water patterns."
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