Blue Bird Skies...or rain?

[jhow2319]

The conditions in my area lately have either been blue bird conditions which entail low 90s, a water temp of mid to high 80s, and the sun high in the sky. On the other hand, I have rain/thunderstorms. Can anyone help me find the fish in these conditions and does anyone have any advice on what type of presentations/lures to use?

[WRB]

Are you fishing a big reservoir like Clarks Hill or small pond?

WRB

[Big Phish]

in the heat try fishing deep.  If you have a depth finder look for some deep water structure and fish jigs, deep cranks or drop shot.  In the rain and overcast the fish may feel more comfortable to spread out so you can really use any technique you'd like and definetly give some topwater a try.  If never hurts on a dark day.

[Matt Fly]

Blue bird days normally have fish tight to cover or buried in it during the day time.

Clouds may hold them on the edge of cover or roaming open waters feeding.

[Catt]

Blue bird days normally have fish tight to cover or buried in it during the day time.

Clouds may hold them on the edge of cover or roaming open waters feeding.

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[Bassin_Fin@tic]

What gets me riled up is the weather around here in late July and August. Black skies one min then 1/2 hr later burning bright and a thousand degrees.Even rains while it is bright out. I go from my colors,locations,lures for overcast,then back to sunny over and over. Honestly after 8 yrs of living in Florida I still can't figure out these goofy fish this time of year.I absolutely can't stand it.Fall needs to be here like yesterday.

[Gomer Pyle]

What gets me riled up is the weather around here in late July and August. Black skies one min then 1/2 hr later burning bright and a thousand degrees.Even rains while it is bright out. I go from my colors,locations,lures for overcast,then back to sunny over and over. Honestly after 8 yrs of living in Florida I still can't figure out these goofy fish this time of year.I absolutely can't stand it.Fall needs to be here like yesterday.

I couldn't agree with you more, I went fishing this morning at 0600...caught one fish (maybe 3lbs) on a black spinner bait. Then, the SUN came up...temp climbed to 120 degrees before 0800. I packed up my toys and went to the house...ah AC...where would I be without it...

Pyle

[Bassin_Fin@tic]

Welcome to the board.

[jhow2319]

WRB, its a clear man-made lake that doesn't have too much vegetation because its a private lake in a gated community. They spray for the vegetation, it has a sparse amount but it isn't the easiest to find. It has a d**n, a few points,  and many docks if that helps.

[Matt Fly]

How deep of water do the docks set in.

   

[SirSnookalot]

I live in a community with 6 man made ponds and when they spray the vegetation the fishing is very spotty.  Give it about 4-6 weeks and it gets back to normal.

[jhow2319]

The depth of the docks vary, I have found some that lie around 12-15 feet. Some sit in shallow.

[dr.crow]

Here is what I would try, given what you've told us:

Bluebird skies - fish the docks - shady side - pitch, flip or skip.  even better in the heat of the day.

Heavy overcast - try a black buzzbait, other topwater, or fast moving lure - something you can cover a lot of water with.  Alternatives I would try - Carolina rig.

If fishing from a boat with a finder, look for deep cover, and use a jig or shaky head on it.  Deeper fish are less affected by bluebird, but I am a shallow water fisherman first - so I'd start with the docks and move for deeper cover/structure later.

[DINK WHISPERER]

I actually love blue bird skies on my lakes! It is perfect flippin' weather for me!