I finally figured out that my weather apps, and I have three, can’t forecast squat for wind. They may be able to tell me if the sun is going to come out, but they are awful about predicting the wind. It says the wind will blow from 3 to 5 mph and it’s blowing 10 to 15! I will admit that the wind isn’t as bad this year as it was last season, but come on, give us a break. I am spending too much time up at the top end of the lake to get out of the wind every day. After I have scratched out a fish or two, then headed down the lake to some of my favorite areas around West Point and such, and more often than not the wind drives me off the water. I am tired of trying to keep the Bob Feil Boats and Motors Smoker Craft straight and my speed right on my Minn Kota when the gusts push my stern around and push me so hard, I have to start the Mercury kicker to slow me down. Like so many other anglers I am just getting a few fish a day, and I’d like to blame it all on the wind. However, there must be something I haven’t tried yet to turn the tables. People keeping saying the bite will turn around. I am ready and waiting!