Where Do Bass Go In Summer ?! (And How We Catch Them)
Summer bass fishing is amazing! As temperatures rise, bass become very predictable. They're driven by 3 main variables, and once you understand these simple concepts, you can always find fish. Once you know where they are, catching them is easy! Even when Summer temperatures are at their peak, you can catch fish consistently.
For those that don't know where to start the search, Summer bass fishing seems tough. Here's what you need to know... Since the spawn, the bass have separated into two distinct groups. The first group goes shallow into cover and the second heads out to main lake structures. The shallow fish are fun because you can target them with a variety of power fishing techniques. The fish on outside structures group up around current when available and hard bottom when the water is calm. These fish can be caught on a variety of lures and tend to feed in aggressive "bite windows".
Below you'll find links to the key baits we discussed in the video. We've also included details on size and color for each lure, as well as some great budget-friendly rod and reel combos for fishing these baits affectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.
TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...
•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
TOPWATER...
Walking– Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE
Colors: Spotlight Shad, Juvy Gill
•Whopper Plopper 110: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV
Colors: Phantom Shad, Loon
•Swamp Lord Frog: https://bit.ly/3MAFQum
Colors: Maverick, MF Bluegill, Burnt Bone
•Shimano World Pop: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI
Colors: N Smelt, T Smelt
DROPSHOT WORM...
•Berkley Lab Series Flat Worm: https://bit.ly/4f3qxtm
Colors: Obsidian Black, Tactical
FLIPPING...
Bait– MissileBaits DBomb: https://bit.ly/2d2dVlt
Colors: Bruiser Phantom, Bruiser Flash, Super Bug
Hook– Owner Haymaker (4/0): https://bit.ly/3Muie8j
Weight– VMC Tungsten (1.5 oz): https://bit.ly/3G0WGCg
WOBBLE HEAD...
•Xzone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h
Colors: Junebug, TW Dark Junebug, Tilapia
•Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns
Sizes: 1/2 oz 4/0, 3/4 oz 5/0
OFFSHORE BAITS...
•Rapala DT 20 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/3JmnnR3
Colors: Green Gizzard Shad
•Nichols Flutter Spoon: https://bit.ly/2ICAGKL
Colors: Shattered Glass Holo Silver, Purple Threadfin
BIG WORMS AND SHAKY HEAD...
•Xzone MB Fat Finesse: https://bit.ly/4lSgfx4
Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin Junebug
•Xzone 11" Blitz Worm: https://bit.ly/422SaJA
Colors: Junebug, Plum, Green Pumpkin
•Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky Head: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V
Size: 1/8 oz
SWIM JIG...
•Dirty Jigs California Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx
Size: 3/4 oz
Favorite Colors: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Crappie
•Nomad 5" Dozer: https://bit.ly/4cciSpA
Color: Astro, Sandy Pearl
CHATTERBAIT...
•Zman 1/2 oz Evo Elite Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y
Color: Alabama Bream
•Hog Farmer 4.5" Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7
Color: TW Sunfish Magic
SOFT JERKBAIT...
•XZone 5" Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo
Colors: Electric Shad, Baby Bass, Pro Blue Red Pearl
•BKK Offset Worm HD: https://bit.ly/4lcHa6U
Size: 3/0
BUDGET WOBBLE HEAD/JIG COMBO...
Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Reel– Seviin GF (7.3:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ
Line– Sunline Super FC 17 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...
Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'1" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh
Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG
Line– Sufix 832 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix
BUDGET SHAKY SPINNING COMBO...
Rod– Dobyns Fury 7' Medium Fast (703): https://bit.ly/2e7HZPF
Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2000: https://bit.ly/488CsQb
Line– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET FROG/SWIM JIG FISHING COMBO...
Rod– Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…
•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
