When it comes to ultralight bass fishing during the summer, most people usually only go in the mornings or evenings. This is typical, as it is the most comfortable time to go. They don’t realize that they are missing out on some prime fishing time!
One of everybodies favorite ultralight bass fishing styles is using topwater baits. So yeah, name somebody who doesn’t love a big blowup, especially on a small lure! When people are talking about the subject, poppers, and buzzbaits are usually the top of the conversation. People have caught more fish with these 2 lures, than with any other topwater baits combined.
The prime time to use topwater lures is early in the morning, or later in the evening. When the clouds are moving in thick, and the sky is getting grey, you should also break out your topwater lures. You can get away with using fast moving lures during the mid summer, but you just have to pick the right time.
The water is heating up this time of year, and bass can’t regulate their body temperature. If the water you are fishing in isn’t real deep, the body of water will warm up to a level the bass isn’t comfortable with, and won’t want to eat or chase a bait until it cools back down.
When the sun is high in the sky however, the fish can’t look overhead for their meal. They don’t have eyelids to protect themselves and their eyes from damage. It is easier to stay in cover, or look down for your meal, until the sun settles in. This is when I head for the worms and jigs.
The worm and jig are two baits that are excellent when the sun is high up. They can be crawled across the bottom, or jigged rapidly creating a thumping and moving the dirt, attracting attention. It is generally slower going, finding the fish with these baits and methods, so remember to be patient. This is after all, how you catch fish — patience.
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