The barometric pressure is generally a good indicator of when the fish will be biting, Dill says. On high-pressure days, which tend to be clear and calm, the fish slow down and are often difficult to catch. But when the pressure drops and the weather worsens, the fish come to life.
So what makes for good fishing? "Fishing in the snow," Dill muses.
On the other hand, last Tuesday, the pressure was high and the skies were clear, and Dill says he pulled in one of the biggest bass he's ever caught on the Lake of the Ozarks. The seven-pound largemouth went for a 3/4-oz Crock-O-Gator reaction jig. He says the big bass (six pounds or larger) are almost a different breed of fish, and may be caught anywhere, when you least expect it. Later that day he caught a large kentucky bass on a Crock-O-Gator buzz bait. Other than that, Dill says, the fishing was terrible.
So check your barometer before you go out. But regardless of the reading, Dill says you should go fishing anyway. "Now (November) is some of the best fishing of the year and a great time to book a trip," he says.
(LakeExpo.com interviews professional bass angler Jim Dill to publish the “Reel Dill.” Jim is fishing guide at Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. He has fished the Lake for 20 years and is sponsored by Sportworld Boat Center, Ranger Boats, Evinrude, Falcon Rods and Crock-O-Gator Bait Company)
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