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why most anglers struggle with summer bass

Had a buddy ask me yesterday what techniques I rely on when summer heat hits and bass get finicky. Got me thinking about my most consistent producers over the years. Here's the thing about summer bass - post-spawn they split into two groups: shallow cover huggers (mostly males) and deep structure females. Understanding this changes everything. My go-to tactics: 1️⃣ Early morning topwater - Dawn to 9am is magic hour. Buzztoads tight to cover, ploppers in open water. Even big females move shallow during low light. 2️⃣ Sinking stick baits - Deadstick heavy salt baits under docks. Cast, let it fall on slack line, watch for that subtle line movement when they suck it in. 3️⃣ Deep diving crankbaits - Bang bottom structure with baits diving 2+ feet deeper than water depth. Crash sandy/rocky bottoms, run just above weedy ones. 4️⃣ Spinnerbaits - Perfect search lures for covering water. Add trailer hooks when they're short striking - ups my catch rate dramatically. 5️⃣ Punching rigs - Flip through matted weeds where bass hide from sun. Reaction strikes are instant when your bait crashes through. What's your summer bass secret weapon? Anyone else notice that shallow/deep split? #fishing #SummerFishing #BassFishing #FishingTips

why most anglers struggle with summer basswhy most anglers struggle with summer bass
fisherchad

My best topwater bass explosion happened at 9pm

Nothing beats watching a bass absolutely demolish your lure on the surface. Had my biggest topwater strike last month fishing a moonlit evening - completely changed how I approach these baits. Here's what I've learned about topwater bass fishing: 1️⃣ Timing isn't just dawn - Evening and even nighttime can be incredible, especially under moonlight. Cloudy days work all day long. 2️⃣ Patience is everything - Wait 10-60 seconds after casting a frog before retrieving. Bass often hit while it's sitting still. 3️⃣ Don't jump the gun - Hardest part is NOT setting the hook when you see the swirl. Wait until you actually feel the strike or you'll yank it away. 4️⃣ Classic lures still work - Zara Spooks, Jitter Bugs, Hula Poppers. When modern stuff fails, go old school. Setup: 6'6" medium rod, braid for frogs, mono for everything else (it floats better). What's your best topwater memory? #fishing #TopwaterBass #fishingtips #SummerFishing

My best topwater bass explosion happened at 9pmMy best topwater bass explosion happened at 9pm