What I have researched, the actual wind doesnt bother fish. Its the barometric pressure that bothers fish. And a raising high pressure is associated with an eastward wind, and a falling or low pressure is associated with a westward wind. Barometric pressure is the "measurement of atmospheric pressure on the earth." This atmospheric pressure affects fish down to about 12-15 feet of water. After exceeding these depths, the fish cant feel the barometric pressure changes because of the increased water pressure there. If what I have researched is correct, this would explain why "winds or pressure", which ever way you wanna look at it, doesnt affect the cranking bite, because... cranking is a hot summer technique, and the fish tend to find deeper water. Deeper than whats mentioned above. Now, I think, which may not be correct, if a lake doesnt have deeper water in it than 15 feet, then these "wind or pressure" will always effect the bite, no matter what technique. Or if fish are less than 12-15 feet, depending on what time of year and what stage the fish are in, these "winds or pressure" will effect the bite. This is just my opinion, based off of my personal experiences, not proven, still just a theory.