Where Do Bass Go In Summer?! (And How We Catch Them)
Summer fishing is amazing when you know where to fish! As temperatures rise, bass follow predictable patterns. Once you know where to find the bass, catching them is easy! Even when Summer temperatures are at their peak, bass behavior can be predicted and you can keep catching fish consistently.
For those that don't know where to look, Summer bass fishing is 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.
...SHALLOW FISHING...
BIG TOPWATER...
•Spro Bronzeye 65: https://bit.ly/2sz9Qje
Colors: Killer Gill, White Black, Nasty Shad
•Spro Flappin Frog: https://bit.ly/37ljzM8
Colors: Nasty Shad, Killer Gill
•Whopper Plopper 110: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV
Colors: Phantom Shad, Crystal Minnow, Loon
POPPERS...
•Shimano World Pop: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI
Colors: N Smelt, T Smelt
•Jackall DeraBuzz: https://bit.ly/3pFyzhp
Colors: Dera White, HM Bluegill
UNDERSPIN...
•Dirty Jigs Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY
Size: 1/4 oz
•Dirty Jigs Tactical Bassin Underspin Series: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf
Size: 1/2 oz
•Storm 3" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB
Colors: Albino Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
•Xzone 4.75" Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q
Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
FLIPPING...
Bait– MissileBaits DBomb: https://bit.ly/2d2dVlt
Colors: Bruiser Phantom, Bruiser Flash, Super Bug
Hook– Owner Jungle Wide Gap (4/0): https://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z
Weight– VMC Tungsten (1.5 oz): https://bit.ly/3G0WGCg
...OFFSHORE FISHING...
CRANKBAITS...
•Strike King 10XD: https://bit.ly/2gHT4F0
Colors: Sexy Shad, Powder Blue Chartreuse
•Strike King 6XD: https://bit.ly/2ery44M
Colors: Powder Blue Chartreuse, Sexy Shad, Sexy Chartreuse Shad
•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: Mirrored Minnow, Summer Minnow
FLUTTER SPOON...
•Nichols Flutter Spoon: https://bit.ly/2ICAGKL
Colors: Shattered Glass Holo Silver, Purple Threadfin
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
SHAKEY HEAD...
•Xzone Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x
Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug
•Yamamoto Sensei Worm: https://bit.ly/3WgAaM5
Colors: OG Junebug, Plum Candy
•MissileBaits Warlock Head: https://bit.ly/4bg8DyC
Size: 3/16 oz
BUDGET FROG 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
BUDGET SHAKEY HEAD COMBO...
Rod– Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line– Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET WOBBLE HEAD COMBO...
Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU
Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3vPtYQ5
Line- Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Sufix Advance (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix
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
