Hello again, fellas. So, here in southern VA, the water temp in my home lake right now ranges from 70-75 degrees. Last week was scorching hot, with highs in the 90s and lows in the 70s. Well, a cold front came through yesterday and put an end to that.

Today, the high was 66. The low tonight is forecasted to be in the mid-30s. Tomorrow's high is forecasted to be 67-70. I want to go out at daybreak tomorrow (6:30) and fish til about 11:00am. How should I approach this trip? By the air temp or the water temp?

When the air temperature is so far away from the water temperature, does it make the bass behave differently? Or are their behaviors strictly influenced by WATER temperature? (and of course other factors-air pressure, etc.)

Just need to know how to approach tomorrow. Thanks in advance, guys!

The fish Know when (and what type) front is coming through. They Know this by changing temps. in the air, barometric pressure, and also the water temp. changes at different levels. Usually a cold front shuts the bass down for a couple days once it arrives. Under these conditions, you may have to fish slower, and maybe deeper. If you know of areas where you have current ( like a run in off from a creek ), these are less affected and can be a hot spot. Also keep in mind, ( when you are talking depth or temp., it's relevant to the body of water ), a little can mean a lot!

Fish the first break off gravel flats in deeper

water and right up against bluffs. If you can

locate ledges and humps, try them, too. More

generally: Go deep!

8-)

Warm front passing through the area today, May 12, along with thunderstorms.

Give it another try but get out of there if a storm arrives.

Cold fronts shut down the bite for a day or two.