If the wind is in the east, they bite the least. 5 years ago. Fish bite the least! 03-18-2007, 11:17 PM #2. East winds are more likely after a front has moved through. Wind from the North, do not go forth. Wind from the South blows bait in their mouth." + Rippling the water just enough to make fishing favorable. … Steve Jonesi: Posted 7/2/2009 1:41 PM (#386807 - … Well after confirming with a couple of family members about fishing Mille Lacs I was excited and anxious to fish the big pond again!! Unfortunately, this is an article about fishing, not kite flying. Waves can increase the turbidity of the water, pulling currents and nutrients along with them. Winds from due east round to south south east do the same but may not be as productive. For example, the isobar lines are spaced far apart, indicating low winds from the east, then switching to southeast. Fish can see upward, but cannot see downward. With rain before wind, stays and topsails you must mind. We get fronts from the south as well as the west here. Its an old saying that fish bite the least on am east wind. November 12, 2017 By WRT. All of these factors influence the way fish will behave. Home‎ > ‎ When wind blows from the west, fish bite best; when wind blows from the east, fish bite least. Although there are always exceptions. People say 'Winds from the east fish bite the least' well that is mostly only for the spring. Thread Tools. Fish for the first time in the season on Good Friday and you will be lucky at fishing all year. But don’t be discouraged. Fish bite best when there is a good soft wind from the south or southeast. The anglers’ rhyme about wind is valid a lot of the time, but not necessarily a golden rule if you know what you are looking for. #6 06-24-2011, 09:59 PM danforth. Yakoob. View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Most people here have heard the saying/proverb that goes something like- "Wind from the East fishing bite least, wind from the West fish ... but, I prayed for east and South east winds. High winds need to be avoided and finding a place to fish in the lee is the only course of action. "When the winds in the East, the fish bite least; When the winds in the West, you catch even less; When the winds in the South, fish go nil by mouth; When the winds in the North, its cold." To a degree the stronger the wind blows the better the carp seem to feed. It seems to me that east winds (on the east coast) tend to be more productive for fishing fish that are chasing bait fish. If Lake Erie was centered on this map, expect east winds up to 25 knots. I would think that minus a north wind which is indicitive of a cold front that it wouldn't bother the bite if everything else was good. East winds. Also, that east/least adage works better when applied to inland locations. Wind from the east fishings the least. But I do not know honestly! But when the wind is in the west, the fishing is at its best. If … Ming often I will fish low water when the effect of wind & swell are diminished. East winds bring the poorest weather and muck up the water with mung making fishing next to impossible. Winds from the north generally mean it's cold lol Fish feed more when the pressure is falling/before the front hits. Good fishing! Good for Bass & Cod I find. The strength of the wind is also important. 02-25-2013 #5. Did you ever have one of those fishing trips that you couldn't ask for conditions to be better and catch very few fish? The saying is mostly true. 0 0. Assignment Requirements. Best Family Orientated fishing website on the Internet stick like that days hit. Not be as productive side of the pier wind conditions this wind from the,. 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