Windy Day Lesson: Carry Heavier Jigs

Wind was brutal today. 20mph gusts made casting nearly impossible with my usual setup.

Switched to a heavier jig—3/8 oz instead of 1/8—and suddenly I could reach the structure again.

Adapt or Go Home

Carry heavier options even on calm days. Weather changes fast. The fish don’t care about your excuses.

Ended with four keeper bass despite the conditions. Could have easily blanked.

Michael Cross

Michael Cross

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Michael Cross is a long-distance bicycle tourist and outdoor writer with over 15,000 miles of touring experience across six continents. He has completed the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, Pacific Coast Route, and numerous international bikepacking expeditions. Michael holds a Wilderness First Responder certification and has contributed gear reviews and route guides to Adventure Cyclist Magazine and Bikepacking.com. His expertise covers route planning, lightweight camping systems, and bicycle mechanics for remote travel.

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