Summer bass fishing gets a bad rap, but honestly, I love it. Sure, conditions can be tough—hot water, finicky fish—but that just means it’s time to dial in your baits. After plenty of trial and error, I’ve locked in a four-lure rotation that consistently puts fish in the boat: - Deep water (10-20ft): Fast-diving crankbaits around ledges and points - long casts, fast retrieve for reaction bites - Surface action: Topwater walkers near shade lines and schooling fish - nothing beats watching bass explode on top! - Finesse mode: Soft plastic jerkbaits for suspended fish and clear water situations - When all else fails: Dropshot with straight tail worms on isolated cover - less action, more bites Each handles different moods, but together they've never let me down through the dog days. What's your summer confidence bait that saves the day? #fishing #BassFishing #FishingGear #FishingTips