Mid Day Bassing..

[Mccallister25]

Just curious as to how you guys attack mid day bassing.

I get out of work at 3:30 and although most days I normally wait until late evening, sometimes I only get the opportunity to go fairly early when the sun is still high. How do you guys go about this, especially in my situation; retention ponds with a lack of cover?

[doyle8218]

By no cover do you mean - no pads, no grass, no weeds or no wood or overhangs?

[Mccallister25]

No pads, little grass, little overhangs, sparse wood, etc.

Mostly rocky banks.

[CeeJay]

A weightless worm or senko type perhaps?

I used to have good luck in similar situations fishing a senko wacky rigged under a very small float...just big enough to keep the senko from dragging under the float.

 

I also remember one day in late afternoon when the bass were nailing my inline spinners.  Lack of weeds, but plenty of rocks seemed to bring out the best in inline spinners.

[the reel ess]

T-Rig worm for me if there's a hard enough bottom. If it's mossy, something weightless like Trick Worm or fluke.

[papajoe222]

If there is any type of shade, use it to your advantage. A single tree on shore at 4;00 in the afternoon will cast a shadow long enough to extend over the water.  You'd be surprised how many fish the shadow of an isolated tree will hold.  If there is a breeze, use that to your advantage. A slight chop on the water will reduce visibility enough that the fish won't spook as easily and it will move the food chain to the windward side of the pond.  The lack of cover is a good thing, bad thing.  It doesn't give the fish a place of security or an ambush spot, but it multiplies those qualities for the slightest little cover that does exist.

Small baits, light line and stealth are all beneficial to your success. Use smaller versions of lures you have confidence in (4in. vs. 6in. stick worm, etc.). If your reel came with more than one spool or if you own more than one combo, spool that other one with lighter line, or thinner diameter line. Wear clothing that doesn't make you stand out from your surroundings and approach the shoreline slowly and steadily. Sudden or quick movements will spook fish that have no where to hide.

Mid day fishing is often the best time of day for catching the biggest fish in the area. Put the odds in your favor and enjoy.

[ib_of_the_damned]

I'd throw a drop shot

[*Hank]

I'd throw a drop shot

Same here.

[dday07]

Same here.

3 straight Cali votes for dropshot

[einscodek]

Just curious as to how you guys attack mid day bassing.

I get out of work at 3:30 and although most days I normally wait until late evening, sometimes I only get the opportunity to go fairly early when the sun is still high. How do you guys go about this, especially in my situation; retention ponds with a lack of cover?

This year due to constraints with work, I've been only getting out from noon to 2 lunch hour.

Not my favorite time of day neither and I've had to adjust to keep catchin the fish.

Look for shade.. fish deeper.. more finesse.. the fish in general dont react well to reaction baits during high sun.

I've not gone to the drop shot.. smaller lures drop/drift slowly in prime real estate.. shade/sun border near deeper waters.. bingo!

Gotta have patience mid-day.

[scaleface]

I would change it up a lot. 

[Shockwave]

Am I the only one thinking shakey head and trick worm here?