Catching Summer Bass (and other fish)

In warm weather like we have experienced in the last month fishing can become quite a challenge. I fish at least once a week throughout the summer, and I have to tell you this is tough fishing when it is really hot.

I've had my best luck early in the morning and during a light rain shower. If you can find moving water that also helps. Moving water not only brings food, it also contains more oxygen which gives a fish more energy during the heat. Fishing at night can also improve your odds. They seem to become more nocturnal during hot weather.

This summer I've had great luck with a simple 1/8 ounce jig with a four inch chartreuse flake twister tail. For part of my time I've added a spinner to the jig which has helped the bite when it was slow. Although I have a tackle box full of all kinds of lures, sometimes getting back to the basics is what is needed.

Now let's go fishing.