When the summer heat raises water temperatures into the bathwater range, a topwater bait is the least likely lure most bass anglers would choose then. Although bass can seek cooler temperatures in deeper water, some remain near the surface to feed on schooling baitfish while others stay shallow in the shade of heavy cover and ambush any prey swimming nearby …
Summer Stream Fishing Tips That Will Help You Slay Smallmouth Bass
When the recreational boat traffic becomes too unbearable for fishing my home lake, I seek refuge on the smallmouth bass streams in Missouri. Floating a smallmouth stream provides the opportunity of having a real good outing in the middle of the day in the heat of summer. I have noticed fishing patterns on the smallmouth waterways are about the same …
Top To Bottom Spring Fishing Tips To Catch You More Bass
Spring fishing is equal-opportunity time for all bass anglers. During this season, bass are feeding heavily at every depth and attack a variety of lures as the water warms. Action lures such as crankbaits and spinnerbaits produce most of the time, but when the water temperature lingers below 60 degrees and during cold-front situations later in the spring, bass prefer …