The Door Swings Both Ways
WHY DO WE view our favorite movies multiple times and binge-watch canceled TV shows on streaming services? Because repetitive attention often reveals something we missed the first time or two, while our favorite parts resonate more deeply. It’s the same way with cold fronts.
Temperature-dropping weather systems are the assumption for the first few months of the year, while change is undeniable, solid fishing opportunities remain through all stages — from the exciting intro to the dramatic conclusion. We know the basic plot: cloudy skies and a falling barometer on the leading edge; clear skies and high pressure on the back side. But like a DVD box set’s bonus features, the insights and experience shared by a handful of Bassmaster Elite Series pros will improve your cold-front productivity.
BEFORE AND AFTER
Guiding is tough enough as it is, but throw a cold front into the mix and life could’ve really stunk for Brett Preuett. Fortunately, the savvy angler from Monroe, La., knew the key to managing a cluster of very different days on Caney Lake was to play the fish’s game. No force-feeding, no begging and pleading — it was the right adjustments at the right time.
With two trips booked across three days, Preuett found himself looking at an approaching cold
