Have your fish disappeared? Are you struggling to get a bite? Today Matt explains exactly where Bass go during the Summer in your local lake. Once you understand how fish move throughout the seasons, catching them consistently throughout the year becomes really simple. In closing, Matt takes it a step further and goes in-depth on his confidence baits to consistently catch fish all Summer.
Predicting Summertime fish movements is all about understanding the importance of shadows. In lakes, reservoirs, and rivers, bass use different structures to hunt but it always revolves around the presence of shadows. Pay close attention to the details that apply to your style of fishery and you’ll begin seeing success right away. If you missed our previous video on shadows and color lines you can see that video below.
Where Do Bass Go After They Spawn? (Color Line Video): https://youtu.be/hGMwt7UsFkI
Once you’ve located your Summer fish its time to turn your attention to catching them. Matt offered his 5 primarily lure types for consistently catching Summer bass in the video. Below you’ll find a breakdown of the baits (including color recommendations) that he recommends throughout Summer.
Plastic Worms…
-Yamamoto 5″ Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
(Green Pumpkin, Green Pump/Watermelon Laminate)
-Netbait 6.5″ T-Mac Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9
(JuneBug, Bama Bug, Kentucky Special)
Frogs…
-River2Sea Bully Wa 2: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a
(Little Allen, Dirty White)
-Jackall Gavacho: http://bit.ly/2L7KsWS
(Gold Gill, Lime Frog)
Topwater…
Walking Bait- Evergreen Shower Blows 125: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH
(American Shad, Half Mirror Wakasagi)
Popper- Yellow Magic 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2al0dKP
(Smoke Shad, Alewife)
Deep Crankbaits…
-Azuma Z Boss 22: http://bit.ly/2poLKUC
(Blazing Boss, Hot Mess)
-Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2ery44M
(Powder Blue/Chart, Chartreuse Sexy Shad)
Squarebills…
-Lucky Craft Silent 1.5/2.5: http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa
(American Shad, Golden Shiner)
-River2Sea Biggie: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo
(T-1000, Abalone Shad)
Swing Head Jigs…
Jighead- Dirty Jigs Pivot Point: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns
Creature- Keitech Crazy Flapper: http://bit.ly/2c3cXrp
Creature- Zoom Z Craw: http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5
Small Swimbaits…
Swimbait- Keitech Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Weedless Underspin- Owner Flashy Swimmer 1/4 oz 5/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
Exposed Hook- Blade Runner Spintrix 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2oocg0a
All-Around Summer Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’2″ MH: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado DC 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel…
TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7
TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs
TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD
TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
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What we wear…
Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
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Equipment We Recommend…
Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: http://bit.ly/2Hazsej
Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Hot Foot Throttle Control: http://bit.ly/2ob4kgO
Loc-R-Bar Boat Security: http://bit.ly/2CMF1NP
Favorite Storage Box: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Wire Cutters: http://bit.ly/2soB34k
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero8 Camera: http://bit.ly/37hVTX4
ElectroSamson Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Frabill Net: http://bit.ly/2FNdnQr
Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
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