Luke Barnes Posted September 6, 2020 Posted September 6, 2020 Like many others, topwater is my favorite way to fish and catch fish. Ive gone early morning and gotten very few if any bites. So I started going at evening and staying and fishing in the dark. Ive had the best, moat exciting time fishing doing it! Ive been having luck with a matte black Berkley Choppo 90 and a Sexy Bluegill SK Pad Perch. The blowups are insane and I have no idea what I'm fighting until I get it to the bank. Its been all pond fishing and ive caught a 3lb amd 3.8lb largie, plus various pounders. I used to be so intimidated by night fishing, now I cant get enough! 10 Quote
Super User king fisher Posted September 6, 2020 Super User Posted September 6, 2020 Every time I try night fishing, I always have the same problem, It's dark. Reading this post has me thinking of trying again. 1 Quote
Luke Barnes Posted September 6, 2020 Author Posted September 6, 2020 18 minutes ago, king fisher said: Every time I try night fishing, I always have the same problem, It's dark. Reading this post has me thinking of trying again. I always thought the same, then started nailing them at night so now I adapt and overcome! Quote
Super User king fisher Posted September 6, 2020 Super User Posted September 6, 2020 43 minutes ago, Luke Barnes said: I always thought the same, then started nailing them at night so now I adapt and overcome! First time I tried night fishing was the result of an evil salesman with a sick sense of humor at a local fly shop. He told me the browns were killing streamers on the Spokane river at night. I had only been catching rainbows during the day so instantly I decided I had to give it a try. He also told me not to shine a flash light on the water because it would spook the trout. The river was high, with slick mossy rocks, making wading difficult in the day time. Add to that wind, and fly fishing, plus no light. Needless to say I didn't take up night time fly fishing for brown trout. My experience bass fishing at night hasn't been that frustrating, but bad enough that I haven't become a big fan. I will try again soon. I'm sure it will only take one big fish to change my opinion. I definitely am going bring a light. Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted September 7, 2020 Global Moderator Posted September 7, 2020 11 hours ago, king fisher said: Every time I try night fishing, I always have the same problem, It's dark. Reading this post has me thinking of trying again. I have that problem too! It really gets in the way of a good time Quote
Luke Barnes Posted September 7, 2020 Author Posted September 7, 2020 On 9/6/2020 at 11:51 AM, king fisher said: First time I tried night fishing was the result of an evil salesman with a sick sense of humor at a local fly shop. He told me the browns were killing streamers on the Spokane river at night. I had only been catching rainbows during the day so instantly I decided I had to give it a try. He also told me not to shine a flash light on the water because it would spook the trout. The river was high, with slick mossy rocks, making wading difficult in the day time. Add to that wind, and fly fishing, plus no light. Needless to say I didn't take up night time fly fishing for brown trout. My experience bass fishing at night hasn't been that frustrating, but bad enough that I haven't become a big fan. I will try again soon. I'm sure it will only take one big fish to change my opinion. I definitely am going bring a light. Yeah that sounds dangerous let alone not fun haha. Bass from the bank is a whole different thing so give it a shot again! Quote
Captain Phil Posted September 7, 2020 Posted September 7, 2020 I've done more than my share of night time bass fishing. Night fishing is not for everyone. However, it has many advantages. When night fishing, you have the water all to yourself. The jet skiers, water skiers and cruisers are all home in bed. Most anglers are too. It's much cooler, especially in the summer. Big fish bite better at night. The best night fishing is from midnight until dawn. There is normally a lull in the action right after the sundown bite is over. Bugs can be a problem. The best repellent is Cutter Backwoods. You can catch bass on top water at night. In Florida, this attracts alligators. My favorite night bass lure is a big spinnerbait. My second favorite is a large black plastic worm. Use a net unless you want your hand bitten by a toothy critter. Bring a cell phone, a flashlight, a rain suit and a jacket. Always wear a life jacket and never night fish alone. Here on the Harris Chain we have a night bass tournament every Wednesday night. Five fish limits regularly exceed 20 pounds. During the day you are lucky to catch one fish a day in the heat of summer. Night bass fishing is worth the effort. The fish are bigger and easier to catch. 1 Quote
Yakalong Posted September 8, 2020 Posted September 8, 2020 If they are hitting topwater, I'll go anytime of the day or night. You can't beat a topwater bite. 1 Quote
Luke Barnes Posted September 8, 2020 Author Posted September 8, 2020 21 hours ago, Yakalong said: If they are hitting topwater, I'll go anytime of the day or night. You can't beat a topwater bite. Agreed, and nighttime is when ive had the most luck. That and I'm not a morning person in the least! Quote
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