PondHopper96 Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Since I apparently am a rookie at consistently catching 5 pound plus bass in the summer months I would like to hear every bodies favorite summertime technique preferably from some northern fisherman. LOL 1 Quote
OroBass Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Hours on the water. No body just goes out and nails 10 lbs all day. I read somewhere some pro lunker hunter said they should display his catch as... 12.31 lbs...49 hours of fishing. Most guys who catch big fish spend a ton of time pursuing them. Quote
OroBass Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 I caught my fist fish over 10 this year and fished probably 60 hours for her. Quote
jhoffman Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 I think people have an insane set of expectations. Only certain fisheries at certain times can produce 50lb+ bags for 4 days, the rest of that time its guys maybe bringing in a 20 one day and a possible zero the next. We see guys on tv fish these super lakes that have massive bass populations and then we fish a local lake and think something is wrong with us. Maybe your lake doesnt have schools of bass with 40 fish in it. 3 Quote
xAngler.rainey Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Summer fishing here in Northern VA is great from 6am to about 10am. During that time its still in the 60s but later it gets near 90 degrees. If you want to catch big fish here you have to find the coolest hours of the day. Quote
John V Posted July 1, 2014 Posted July 1, 2014 Im not sure there is a difference... you average humidity is 89% ours 86%...for the coolest part of the day and same difference but lower for both at hottest. We just don't complain about it because it will be below 0 in 6months lol Ehh, Yeah that's pretty much what I ment. Also, some of yall's mosquitoes are the size of small livestock. I think people have an insane set of expectations. Only certain fisheries at certain times can produce 50lb+ bags for 4 days, the rest of that time its guys maybe bringing in a 20 one day and a possible zero the next. We see guys on tv fish these super lakes that have massive bass populations and then we fish a local lake and think something is wrong with us. Maybe your lake doesnt have schools of bass with 40 fish in it. When I realized this, (as well as the fact of bank vs Boat fishing productivity) I became way more confident in my abilities. Quote
long island basser Posted July 20, 2014 Posted July 20, 2014 Just to up date......we still have not had one 90' day yet and I'm thankful for that. 1 Quote
einscodek Posted July 20, 2014 Posted July 20, 2014 I catch fish spring, summer, fall.. and if I wanted to ice fish Im sure I could figure them out then too. If you fish the same way all the time then yes one season will be your season and or one situation will be your situation and you'll catch em then but then things change you catch nothing..but if you roll and adjust, it doesnt matter the season. So far this Summer since the beginning of June I've caught over 100 fish easily. Quote
DILLY07 Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 Only thing I hate about summer is the gnats and mosquitoes! They pest me terrible. I cannot focus while they are buggin the doggone outta of me! My favorite time of the year to fish is fall cause its shorts and longsleeve comfortably. Big bass in fall are fun! Quote
Mainebass1984 Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 I have been getting great numbers of bass, a few 5 lbers and a 6 lb 6 oz. Still haven't seen one over 7 since spring. Pretty good chance I will see several this fall. 1 Quote
NathanW Posted July 25, 2014 Posted July 25, 2014 I agree completely. I love the stability that the dogs of summer offer. The fish position themselves predictably and are eating every day due to their high metabolism. Find good shade, current breaks, or deep water edges and you are going to catch them. It doesnt matter what the weather was like or is like the way that it matters in spring or late fall. Also, around here it seems like the better portion of the bass boat owners winterize their boats as soon as the fish are done spawning so their is very little fishing pressure. Not saying I am immune to the heat. It deffinently gets to me after a couple hours of straight 90º-110º temps. But I am not fishing for money so I'll take a swim break, relax for awhile or call it quits early if its too miserable. Quote
einscodek Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 I dont catch the biggest bass during summer but there sure is no drought of catching fish.. I catch more in summer just not quite as big as spring I broke out my canoe today for the first boat fishing this year and the fish wouldnt quit biting all day over 20 fish today but biggest was a 17.5" tho Quote
Super User geo g Posted July 26, 2014 Super User Posted July 26, 2014 Here in South Florida water temps can reach 90*+, with most of our lakes shallow bowls. Fishing for bass can be a challenge. If you fish at night it becomes a mosquito feast, and you'll be amazed how many red eyes are looking at you after dark. Gators come out of the wood work, like cockroaches. The one big summertime plus down here is peacock fishing. They love the heat, the hotter the better. They will hit at high noon, and will viciously attack crankbaits and top water bait. There is nothing like fighting a big Peacock. They love hot water, they just can survive water temps below 60*. Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted July 26, 2014 Super User Posted July 26, 2014 It's definitely dependant on your area. I'm in Western Md with mountains. It's 6pm and 88 outside currently but it's not bad. Summertime is hot to me but it's not like it was when I lived in Ga or Fl. That's a different type of heat all together. Quote
Super User Grizzn N Bassin Posted July 27, 2014 Super User Posted July 27, 2014 I have been getting great numbers of bass, a few 5 lbers and a 6 lb 6 oz. Still haven't seen one over 7 since spring. Pretty good chance I will see several this fall. I've been catching nice bass on big worms, lizards and the live target mouse. With one Seiko fish that went just over 4. All of my lunkers have come 11-3ish bite drops till about 730pm. Am fishing hasn't been what it normally is no am spinner bite bait, top water or soft plastics. Haven't had a chance to go night fishing yet. Also the other day I got a crankshaft bite for a solid 30mins 2 days later wouldn't touch it. Quote
Knightiac Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 It's all about finding the right lakes and fishing them right. I set out around 10:00am today and fished til 1:00pm and caught anywhere from 5-7 bass, I honestly don't remember. Fish low and slow during the hottest parts of the day. Quote
Super User Catt Posted July 27, 2014 Super User Posted July 27, 2014 Don't be afraid of the night...be afraid of what hunts in the night! Our heat index is 105 by noon! Ole Catt starts hunting @ night in May & continues until September 1 Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted July 27, 2014 Super User Posted July 27, 2014 Oddly, summer fishing has been best around here smack dab in the middle of the day. Morning and evening bites have been slow all year. Quote
JimW5283 Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 I love fishing in the summer! I start end of March/beginning of April with trout fishing. I do that for 2 months or so, then head right in to summer for bass. Quote
macmichael Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 At the ponds I fish here in the St. Louis area most of my bites have come mid morning to mid afternoon. I consistantly catch 2 to 3 pounders. The weather has been great here and I have been fishing 3 to 4 times a week. I like soft plastics. Senkos are my favorite. Mac Quote
Mainebass1984 Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 Frog bite has been heating up. Night fishing has been very productive lately as well. Buzzbait. Quote
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