Midday Summer Heat And Ponds?

[PondHopper96]

Today I went out and I was only able to fish from about 2-6 so I couldn't fish my preferred times. I could barely buy a bite but I manage to catch a few. My question is though is there any lures you pond guys have more success on hot summer days more than others? I know there's no magic lure but you know!

[CJV]

Today I went out and I was only able to fish from about 2-6 so I couldn't fish my preferred times. I could barely buy a bite but I manage to catch a few. My question is though is there any lures you pond guys have more success on hot summer days more than others? I know there's no magic lure but you know!

Do you know about how deep the pond is? Not sure if your bank fishing or not but if your not try fishing a little deeper.

[Lunker_Buster]

I've found consistent success with creature soft-baits. My favorite would have to be skirted grubs, 4" or 5", in a watermelon seed color. In most cases I'll throw it without any added weight. It should have a slow fall action when stopped, the tails and skirt flare out, which is usually when it gets smoked. A slight twitch during the fall might trigger a strike as well. 

 

http://www.overstockbait.com/OBAIT-5-Twin-Tail-Skirted-Grub-p/djp-tsg.htm

 

The link is in case you can't picture the bait I'm describing. I usually set it up weedless so I can let it fall in or around any cover. Wacky worm rigs are another favorite.

 

Just my 2 cents. Some people are skeptical about creature baits, but if you're already a fan, then its old news. I see a lot of top-water or near top-water hits in warm weather. Good topic. 

[phototex]

Hollow-bodied frogs on the weeds - just wait for 2 seconds before setting the hook. If you set it before you feel the fish, you'll usually take it away from the bass. Takes some practice and some intense concentration (Say to yourself, "don't set the hook yet, don't set the hook yet," then hit him hard.

[Catch and Grease]

Carolina rig work for me!

[Preytorien]

I'd have to say my most consistent summer pond producers.....

 

Weeds = frogs, seems to work best in mornings and evenings, although I'll throw em' anytime for good measure

 

Open water and parallel to the bank = weightless soft plastic, namely a Senko. Seems to be my only consistent producer this time of year in small body hot water scenarios

[roadwarrior]

Best time for big bass: 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM.

 

Soft plastics & jigs.

 

 

 

 

[notevenanibble]

weightless soft plastics.  i tend to stick to natural forage colors for the pond.  type of soft plastic doesn't seem to matter much for me.  

[OroBass]

I'm gonna agree with C an G on this one. Middle of the day here is like 95 to 105 and the my bass are usually deeper. Carolina rigged creatures and small worms for me.

[Raul]

I caught my first 10+ lber from a 4-5 ft deep crystal clear pond in March ( one of the warmest months of the year down here where temps can reach 100°+ ) under bluebird skies at around 1:30 pm.

 

Most of the big fish I´ve caught were caught in pretty much the same conditions and time of day throughout the years and a lot of them from ponds.

 

Bait of preference ----> jig & brush hog as tráiler.

[Maxximus Redneckus]

My farm ponds here in Md are pretty much unfishable in the summer.

[Under the Radar]

Here in central FLA, it hot & humid. Haven't had the boat out in a couple of months. Having to stay close to the house so it's pond fishing. Had been doing pretty well on little swimmers, flukes etc. Then they shut down. Most all of the ponds I'm fishing are like shallow bowls, or retention ponds that may have little structure. The bottom of all of them is covered withe dead filamenteuos algae (sp) black snot that will gum up on anything like a CR or TR. The answer was to go to a Dropshot and finesse 'em. Most productive baits have been the "Tiny Fluke" in Arkansas Shiner,and Robo worms. The more streamlines finesse dropshot weights in 1/16 - 1/8 oz don't load up as badand can usually be cleared by shaking them aggressivley, then continue the retrieve. 

Trust me I'm no pro but I sure don't like getting skunked and will do what it takes to catch fish.

 

Good Luck

[UKCats55]

I have pretty good luck fishing 4-5 inch Rapala type stick baits.  The kind that float and when cranked dive 3-4 feet deep.. After you cast let it sit for a few seconds, then crank it hard, after it dives 3 feet or so, stop it.  That is when they usually crash it.  I have caught several bass over 5 pounds on these lures.  Good luck!!

[Catch and Grease]

I have pretty good luck fishing 4-5 inch Rapala type stick baits. The kind that float and when cranked dive 3-4 feet deep.. After you cast let it sit for a few seconds, then crank it hard, after it dives 3 feet or so, stop it. That is when they usually crash it. I have caught several bass over 5 pounds on these lures. Good luck!!

And if you want it to dive a little deeper add a split shot up the line!

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

I've found consistent success with creature soft-baits. My favorite would have to be skirted grubs, 4" or 5", in a watermelon seed color. In most cases I'll throw it without any added weight. It should have a slow fall action when stopped, the tails and skirt flare out, which is usually when it gets smoked. A slight twitch during the fall might trigger a strike as well. 

 

http://www.overstockbait.com/OBAIT-5-Twin-Tail-Skirted-Grub-p/djp-tsg.htm

 

The link is in case you can't picture the bait I'm describing. I usually set it up weedless so I can let it fall in or around any cover. Wacky worm rigs are another favorite.

 

Just my 2 cents. Some people are skeptical about creature baits, but if you're already a fan, then its old news. I see a lot of top-water or near top-water hits in warm weather. Good topic. 

 

I like version of skirted grub as well especially on near weedmats.

Here a post from the hot summer of '12

 

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/104503-kinami-palm-tree-to-beat-the-heat/

[RMcDuffee726]

Texas Rigged KVD Perfect Plastic on a 5/0 offset shank hook! BOOYA BABY!