I been fishing more in the wind lately but some lakes have very limited protection from wind . I ran trolling motor 70 to 90 % (Minnkota Maxxum 24 volt 70 lb thrust ) . Ever time got blown off the fish had to use big motor to pull back up . White caps pounded the boat and wind gust almost blew jig pole out of my hand . Hard to keep bait down in the wind and huge bow the the line . Caught a good limit 12 to 15'' fish but not sure worth the trouble .