Where Do Bass Go When Its HOT?! ( And How To Catch Them )
Summer bass fishing can be amazing, but what about when it gets HOT?! As temperatures rise, bass actually become very predictable. They're driven by 3 main variables, and once you understand these simple concepts, you can always locate fish. Once you know where they are, catching them is easy if you understand which baits to use! Even when Summer temperatures are at their peak, you can catch a lot of fish.
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
CRANKBAITS...
•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr
Colors: Blueback Herring, Helsinki Shad
•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: Summer Minnow, Chartreuse Blue, Metallic Shad
•Megabass Deep X 300: https://bit.ly/2sSQHpt
Colors: Glitz Shad, See Through Shad, Juvy Gill
PITCHING JIG...
•Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2amL3of
Color: The Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw
•MissileBaits Chunky D Trailer: https://bit.ly/3LcLmDK
Color: Bamer Craw, Green Pumpkin
BIG WORM...
Worm– Xzone 11" Blitz Worm: https://bit.ly/422SaJA
Color: Junebug
Hook– BKK Offset Round Bend: https://bit.ly/4xaDYgR
Size: 5/0
Weight– Zman Forge Premium Alloy: https://bit.ly/4w6nMMX
Size: 1/2 oz
FLUTTER SPOON...
•Nichols Lake Fork Flutter (1 1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2kMPIrG
Color: Shattered Glass Holo Silver
JIG AND MINNOW...
•Crush City Freeloader: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b
Colors: Gizzard Shad, Electric Shad, Green Shad
•Dirty Jigs HD Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn
Size: 2/0
TOPWATER...
•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE
Colors: Bone Python, Spotlight Shad, Juvy Gill
•Evergreen SB 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Colors: Full Metal, American Shad, Blueback Herring
•Berkley Swamp Lord: https://bit.ly/3MAFQum
Colors: MF Bluegill, Green Pumpkin, Maverick
SWIM JIG...
•Dirty Jigs California Swim Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2auXfmx
Colors: Tactical Shad, Bluegill, Alabama Bream
•Nomad Dozer Paddletail: https://bit.ly/4cciSpA
Colors: Astro, Gold Bullet
TEXAS RIG CREATURE...
•MissileBaits DBomb Creature: https://bit.ly/2d2dVlt
Colors: Superbug, Green Pumpkin Red, Bruiser Phantom
SOFT PLASTIC STORAGE BAG...
•Buzbe Quik Qube Breeze: https://bit.ly/43ILiTG
Size: Medium Deep
BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...
Rod– Fenwick HMG 6'8" Medium Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/4epUFz1
Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH
Line– Power Pro Moss Green (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix
BUDGET ALL AROUND COMBO...
Rod– Dobyns Maverick 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3ncP1nX
Reel– Shimano SLX XT 150: https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line– Power Pro Moss Green (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader– Seaguar Pounce Fluoro (15 lb): https://bit.ly/4fG9v3f
BUDGET FROG FISHING COMBO...
Rod– Dobyns Fury 7'3" Heavy+ (735): https://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel– Abu Garcia Max Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG
Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
BUDGET ALL AROUND SPINNING COMBO...
Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Med Fast: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren
Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ
Line– Sunline FCSniper (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju
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
