Blue Gills and the Wind

[1fish2fish]

Has anyone found any link between a strong wind and where to hunt for blue gills? For example today we have a strong wind coming out of the west or even silghtly southwest. I'm going to hit a small lake to try and pick up a few gills on the way home from work. If you had to head towards a shore which one would you choose and why? North, West, East or South. Or doesn't it really matter; instead looking for other important factors like drop offs etc.

Thanks,

1fish2fish

[MGV]

I have never found anything to common. Last Saturday we were out in the strong wind. (almost whitecaps on the lake) The fish were holding in the shallows at 2-3 feet. I believe the best fishing for Bluegills is raining misserable weather. But you have to catch the storm in the beginning. Go to the side that the wind is coming from. OUt of south go to south side. I am not totally sure on this but it has worked before. The warm water close to shore is more likely not blow to the other side of the lake.

[Sarge]

My Dad had a saying he always lived by and it proved out lots of times. I don't know if everytime or not. It may not be what you wanted but this thread reminded me of it so I'll share it.

Winds in the east the fish bite the least. Winds in the west the fish bite the best.

Again it is not scientific and while I know it has been true on occasion, I will no vouch for its validity.

[sfw1960]

VERY Well Said ,
Splitshot!!!!

If it just feels "right"....

SET 'DA HOOK!!!!!!!!!

[DaveW731]

I also want to agree with splitshot: water temp is more important than wind at this time of the years, since gills start to move shallow to spawn in response to warming waters.
If the fish are already in the shallows, some wave action can serve as cammo, to hide your approach. Too strong, and it is just a hassle to work with in shallow water. If the fish are still staging in relatively deep (4' or more) water, I don't think wind matters.