West Or East

[Loop_Dad]

In the early morning, I usually start fishing from the east bank if everything else is equal. My theory is fish might stay in their morning mood longer on east bank than west bank because of shads created by trees and rocks. I was wondering if folks think the same way or it is just me.

[Bluebasser86]

I usually start in the areas that will get sun first and then move to the shady area second, provided the bite slows in the first area.

[Sam]

I usually start in the areas that will get sun first and then move to the shady area second, provided the bite slows in the first area.

 

North and western banks receive the sun light earlier and the water will get warmer faster in these areas.

 

This is only one of the variables you have to consider and balance when  you start to fish.

 

Structure, wood, pads, grass, slop, current, wind, shade, sunlight, water depth, water clarity, oxygen, Ph. factor, water temperature, cold fronts, cloudy or clear skies, time of the year, bottom structure such as stumps, wood, car tires, piers, docks, boat ramps, moored boats all have an impact on your decision where to fish, when and what to throw.

 

Otherwise, just go out and start throwing whatever you want and let the bass tell you what they want!

[Catt]

Does not matter!

No bass has ever read this site!

I've caught bass during the winter in the shade behind a point, as soon as the sun cleared the trees the bite died. If we tried fishing in sun light...nothing.

[buzzed bait]

Does not matter!

No bass has ever read this site!

 

 

Not true......  I had a lengthy conversation with the last bass that I caught and he said he checks the site daily to figure out what's hot and he knows to avoid that if it falls in front of his face.....

[papajoe222]

During the summer, I always fish the shadey side of structure and cover once the sun is up. It doesn't matter if it's the bank, a building, tree, drop off, weed edge, boat dock, or whatever casting the shadow.  In the spring, it's just the opposite. I look for areas that get sun throughout the day and during the fall I concentrate on baitfish locations and around here that's bluegill that love the sun.

I'm not saying shade is the only thing I take into consideration during the summer, but it's a big part of the equation for me on the natural lakes up here.

[Bankbeater]

When the sun comes up I try to fish the shade as long as possible.  When it is really hot outside it seems like it doesn't seem to matter.  When the sun comes up the bite shuts off.

[bigbear74]

During the summer, I always fish the shadey side of structure and cover once the sun is up. It doesn't matter if it's the bank, a building, tree, drop off, weed edge, boat dock, or whatever casting the shadow.  In the spring, it's just the opposite. I look for areas that get sun throughout the day and during the fall I concentrate on baitfish locations and around here that's bluegill that love the sun.

I'm not saying shade is the only thing I take into consideration during the summer, but it's a big part of the equation for me on the natural lakes up here.

There is a lot to consider and you have to adjust but overall I usually follow these same rules.

[Raul]

No bass has ever read this site!

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 I wouldn´t bet on that.

 

I´m shure that those mysterious days when not even the kitchen sink will catch them basses is cuz they got the kinda information that BR members discuss here and then know how to avoid capture.

[Loop_Dad]

During the summer, I always fish the shadey side of structure and cover once the sun is up. It doesn't matter if it's the bank, a building, tree, drop off, weed edge, boat dock, or whatever casting the shadow.  In the spring, it's just the opposite. I look for areas that get sun throughout the day and during the fall I concentrate on baitfish locations and around here that's bluegill that love the sun.

I'm not saying shade is the only thing I take into consideration during the summer, but it's a big part of the equation for me on the natural lakes up here.

 

When I asked this question, I was only thinking about now, but you're right, I do do opposite in other seasons when warm is good. 

[basshole8190]

When its really hot out i try to fish in the shade or along the shade line be it docks buildings tumps blowdowns