Bass Fishing 10 Day Outlook
December 19, 2024 Bass Fishing Update 🎣
Bass fishing fanatics! Dive in and explore all three 10-day Bass Fishing Outlook heat maps below. Make sure you don’t miss it — scroll down to check out the latest Bass Season and Bass High Wind maps to stay ahead of the game. Know-Adapt-Catch® more Bass.
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10 day bass fishing outlook for this week
Baby it’s Cold Outside. Better spend your time decking the halls than manning the deck. But, if you're south of the Mason Dixon Line, and jonesing for a little getaway, a warming trend beginning mid week next week has 12/27 looking awfully good for this time of year. Rumor has it that this guy, who REALLY needs a post-Christmas break, will be hitting some undisclosed lakes in the South that day 🎅🏻 🎄
If you are wanting to bass fish and can sneak out, check your BassForecast App for best bet days. Remember, this time of year, the bite will be best in mid afternoon as the water warms slightly throughout the day.
BassForecast Rating (BFR):
The BassForecast Rating (BFR) is an advanced predictive system that analyzes over 11,000 real-time data variables, including past and forecasted weather conditions, water parameters, solunar, bass industry intel, and known bass biology. By synthesizing this extensive data, the BFR generates a comprehensive 1-10 rating a predictive indicator of bass feeding behavior from EPIC (relatively high activity) to SLOW. You can find your local bass fishing forecast details inside the BassForecast mobile app.
BassForecast PRO Tips:
Over 1.5 million+ BassForecast anglers have used these tips to boost catch rates during the cooler season.
1. DO NOT rely on “what worked yesterday”. It's not a solid strategy. The trickiest part of figuring out the bite in bass fishing is that patterns can change daily based on the weather, thus changing the feeding behavior of bass. Use the BassForecast app feature Adapted Patterns® to help adapt your strategy in real time. BassForecast Adapted Patterns® has predicted the winning pattern in 86% of top flight bass fishing tournaments 7 to 10 days before the tournament began.
2. Select best odds days up to 10 days in advance by getting BassForecast PRO inside the app. While there's no ‘guarantee’ of success on any single outing, double blind research has shown that season long average catch rates during GOOD/EPIC rated days are 68% to 305% higher than the average. Fisheries biologist research has also proven that bigger bass are caught during GOOD/EPIC days due to proactive vs reactive feeding behavior.
3. NO MATTER WHEN YOU GO, the BFR combined with the Seasonal Pattern (see map below) guides the 3 key elements of a successful bass catching pattern: 1. Baits to use. 2. Best bet fish feeding locations. 3. Best bet presentation speed.
Top Bait Recommendations
The success of each bait will depend on where you fish it, how you present it, having the right rod, reel, and line set-up, and even your hook-setting technique. Use the BassForecast app to view best bet lake locations for each day and how to use each bait most effectively. Click on the bait recommended and you will be able to see 5 different, short (30 to 90 seconds each) vids with everything you need to know to fish each bait like a boss!
BassForecast PRO Tip:
Presentation is the most overlooked of the 3 parts of a fish catching pattern. This time of year, most of the time, you need to fish like you drank too much spiked egg-nog…SLOWLY. But, again, if you are fishing on a higher than normal activity day, this could change. So, always consult your BassForecast PRO adapted patterns to improve your odds. “Just 2 minutes could 2x your catch rate”
Slow / Fair Rated Days
Based on the BassForecast AI - Weather forecast and seasonal bass pattern intel.
SLOW or FAIR (1-5 rating) - Here are the baits to fish when BFR is showing Tough or Slow (1-5 rating).
Spybait
Realis Duo Realis Spybait – Great when targeting suspending fish that feeding on small bait fish. When it’s recommended in the app, you can click on it to see 5 very short (30 to 90 second) videos on how to use it to increase catch rates in tough conditions.
Drop Shot
Strike King KVD Drop Shot Half Shelf – Using a drop shot in cold weather is ideal because it allows you to present your bait slowly and precisely, targeting bass holding tight to the bottom. Its subtle action mimics an easy meal, which is perfect for sluggish fish in colder temperatures.
JerkBait
Rapala X-Rap Jerkbait XR10 Fishing Lure - Select a Jerkbait that you can work a few feet above the fish. If you do not have a fish finder, try both a standard and deep diving version. Cover lots of water in and around the backs of creeks, steep banks and points with a jerk, jerk pause cadence. Try increasing or decreasing the time between pauses until you find a pattern that bass respond to.
Good / Epic Rated Days
Based on the BassForecast AI - Weather forecast and seasonal bass pattern intel.
GOOD / EPIC (6-10 rating) - Here are the baits to fish when BFR is showing Good or Epic (6-10 rating).
BassForecast App Tip:
If you have a 6-10 BFR day inside the BassForecast app, it means fish will likely be actively feeding on accessible prey. Fish the baits to cover more water in the pockets where bait fish are congregating. Be sure to have these top 3 baits in your arsenal. See all 5 baits adjusted for cover type (weed, wood, rock) in the BassForecast Mobile App.
Umbrella Rig
Strike King Tour Grade Titanium Rig Small Heavy Wire Willow Fishing Lure – An absolute must have late fall and early winter bait when there are shad around.
Bladed Jig
Strike King Thunder Cricket Vibrating Swim Jig - A versatile bait that triggers strikes with its erratic action built in. Trailers can be tricky. The right ones get more bites, the wrong ones mess up the triggering action of the bait.
Spinnerbait
Booyah Blade Spinner-Bait Bass Fishing Lure – Another versatile bait that can be fished with a variety of blade sizes and retrieves including bumping cover to trigger strikes since the wire helps prevent snags. Ideal for mimicking bait fish, retrieve steadily and add pauses near structure like rocks or weed edges to entice strikes.
BassForecast PRO Tip:
If you have a 6-10 BFR day inside the BassForecast app be sure to view all 5 baits adjusted for cover type (weed, wood, rock) with additional details of how to fish effectively for landing bigger winter bass — changing conditions could affect the ratings or bait recommendations! These baits are must-haves for your tackle box. If you’re missing any, you can grab them here.
Bass Season Forecast & Bass High Wind Forecast:
Plan your next fishing trip with confidence! These Bass Season and High Wind maps are must-see tools for staying ahead of changing conditions and boosting your chances of landing more bass.
Get out there and make the most of the changing conditions this week!
Overview:
A winter pattern is creeping down next week. But, if you live south of the Mason-Dixon line and can squeeze in some bass fishing between Christmas and New Years, you will still find some fish in FALL and LATE FALL pattern mode.
So, If you want to.. better not cry, and better not pout…consult your BassForecast PRO Adapted Patterns® several days BEFORE you go and toggle all possible seasonal patterns in play to be sure you have all of the most likely baits you need on hand so you can fish them all until you figure out the winner! If you don’t figure em out, at least you gave it your best shot and had a much needed post Christmas break from all the family mayhem.
Tight lines and happy fishing!
Stay ahead of the seasonal shifts, and make the most of these prime bass fishing days. Don't forget to check the BassForecast app for all the latest insights to keep your trips productive.
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