When people conjure up thoughts of ultralight bass fishing during the mid summer heat, they typically return to thinking about the air conditioning, and television. What the hey, it's more comfortable anyways, right? What you don't realize is that you just cost yourself some of the best bass experiences you could have imagined.
One of everybodies favorite ultralight bass fishing styles is using topwater baits. So yeah, name somebody who doesn't love a big blowup, especially on a small lure! When people are talking about the subject, poppers, and buzzbaits are usually the top of the conversation. People have caught more fish with these 2 lures, than with any other topwater baits combined.
Early in the morning, or earlier in the evening, just after the sun has settled in, and your eyes adjust to the change is the best time to apply topwater in mid summer. Choosing the right bait to use at the right time is the key to landing more fish.
With the water heating up to uncomfortable conditions this time of year, the bass tend to not chase baits actively during the day. This is why waiting until the water cools down to use the faster moving baits is key.
When the sun is high in the sky however, the fish can't look overhead for their meal. They don't have eyelids to protect themselves and their eyes from damage. It is easier to stay in cover, or look down for your meal, until the sun settles in. This is when I head for the worms and jigs.
The worm and jig are two baits that are excellent when the sun is high up. They can be crawled across the bottom, or jigged rapidly creating a thumping and moving the dirt, attracting attention. It is generally slower going, finding the fish with these baits and methods, so remember to be patient. This is after all, how you catch fish -- patience.
One of everybodies favorite ultralight bass fishing styles is using topwater baits. So yeah, name somebody who doesn't love a big blowup, especially on a small lure! When people are talking about the subject, poppers, and buzzbaits are usually the top of the conversation. People have caught more fish with these 2 lures, than with any other topwater baits combined.
Early in the morning, or earlier in the evening, just after the sun has settled in, and your eyes adjust to the change is the best time to apply topwater in mid summer. Choosing the right bait to use at the right time is the key to landing more fish.
With the water heating up to uncomfortable conditions this time of year, the bass tend to not chase baits actively during the day. This is why waiting until the water cools down to use the faster moving baits is key.
When the sun is high in the sky however, the fish can't look overhead for their meal. They don't have eyelids to protect themselves and their eyes from damage. It is easier to stay in cover, or look down for your meal, until the sun settles in. This is when I head for the worms and jigs.
The worm and jig are two baits that are excellent when the sun is high up. They can be crawled across the bottom, or jigged rapidly creating a thumping and moving the dirt, attracting attention. It is generally slower going, finding the fish with these baits and methods, so remember to be patient. This is after all, how you catch fish -- patience.
About the Author:
If you haven't already, make sure to read Ramsey's post on 1000 Words On Ultralight Bass Fishing. Ramsey is an avid bass angler (not fishermen!) who also maintains the site over at Ultralight-Fishing.com. Tight lines!
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