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Favorite Summer Bass Fishing Tactics

Posted on 6/27/13 at 3:13 pm
Posted by The Last Coco
On the water
Member since Mar 2009
6841 posts
Posted on 6/27/13 at 3:13 pm
With post-spawn fully over throughout the southern US, I would like to know what the OB's favorite summertime bass tactics are.

Let's assume everyone loves using top water super early and super late. That's bass fishing 101. I am interested in your confidence summer-time patterns when the early morning bite slows.

Do you target deep cranks on points? C-Rig humps near river channels? Chunk a swimbait all day? Or maybe you love to punch the thickest crap you can find.

For me, I have limited knowledge punching but would love to get more into it. I enjoy deep cranking near drops when the sun starts beating down.
Posted by s14suspense
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2007
14694 posts
Posted on 6/27/13 at 3:16 pm to
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Favorite Summer Bass Fishing Tactics



Bookmarked. I only have the opportunity to fish weekdays from 5-8. It's hot as hell now and I haven't caught shite in my neighborhood lake in a bit.
Posted by CadesCove
Mounting the Woman
Member since Oct 2006
40828 posts
Posted on 6/27/13 at 3:18 pm to
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C-Rig humps near river channels


And night fishing with the biggest dark-colored plastics I can find.
Posted by LSUballs
RayVegas LA
Member since Feb 2008
37760 posts
Posted on 6/27/13 at 3:20 pm to
Burning 200 series Bandits by trees and docks.
Posted by DirtyMikeandtheBoys
Member since May 2011
19426 posts
Posted on 6/27/13 at 3:20 pm to
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punch the thickest crap you can find.


Is my favorite, but I do enjoy pulling a shallow crank like a baby-one parallel to edges

Texas rigged Tequila Sunrise Zoom worm FTMFW
This post was edited on 6/27/13 at 3:24 pm
Posted by Rayvegas1484
Zebedee
Member since Feb 2010
2527 posts
Posted on 6/27/13 at 3:21 pm to
I love shakey heads , jigs , and Texas rigged big worms around docks if I'm fishing a lake with limited structure . If I have plenty of trees I live reaction striking bass with redeye shad and crankbaits around rootballs and cypress knees . But I never leave a lake without swimming a jig for at least an hour or so
Posted by Boats n Hose
NOLA
Member since Apr 2011
37248 posts
Posted on 6/27/13 at 3:28 pm to
It's not about the size, it's all about how you wiggle the worm
Posted by The Last Coco
On the water
Member since Mar 2009
6841 posts
Posted on 6/27/13 at 3:31 pm to
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It's not about the size, it's all about how you wiggle the worm

While true, I find color plays an important role.

Anyone have success using a wacky rigged senko or trick worm around pilings as a vertical presentation when cranks are getting you any bites?
Posted by Nawlens Gator
louisiana
Member since Sep 2005
5836 posts
Posted on 6/27/13 at 3:33 pm to

Best tactic in summer on the lake I grew up on in FL was a snorkel and spear gun. Could get within 2 ft of those lunkers around the grass lines in clear water. Bam!

Posted by thedice20
Member since May 1926
Member since Aug 2008
7550 posts
Posted on 6/27/13 at 3:39 pm to
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Best tactic in summer on the lake I grew up on in FL was a snorkel and spear gun. Could get within 2 ft of those lunkers around the grass lines in clear water. Bam!


Spearfishing for bass... do you even legal bro?
Posted by mack the knife
EBR
Member since Oct 2012
4185 posts
Posted on 6/27/13 at 3:48 pm to
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Spearfishing for bass


not legal?
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
81646 posts
Posted on 6/27/13 at 3:48 pm to
Chase schoolies. Drink beer.
Posted by Nawlens Gator
louisiana
Member since Sep 2005
5836 posts
Posted on 6/27/13 at 3:49 pm to
FL Wildlife would not approve of this tactic. All evidence has now been digested however.



This post was edited on 6/27/13 at 3:52 pm
Posted by thedice20
Member since May 1926
Member since Aug 2008
7550 posts
Posted on 6/27/13 at 3:49 pm to
you cant sling an arrow at them from out of water...

hell it may be legal to shoot them whilst submerged....?
Posted by mack the knife
EBR
Member since Oct 2012
4185 posts
Posted on 6/27/13 at 3:52 pm to
i wonder about in your own pond? have they gotten around to regulating that yet?
Posted by Teyeger
Smoke Grove
Member since Sep 2011
2410 posts
Posted on 6/27/13 at 4:09 pm to
Pitching big worms and chasing schooling bass.
Posted by thedice20
Member since May 1926
Member since Aug 2008
7550 posts
Posted on 6/27/13 at 4:13 pm to
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Chase schoolies. Drink 10 OZ beerin custom LSU yeti Coozies.


FIFY
Posted by FelicianaTigerfan
Comanche County
Member since Aug 2009
26059 posts
Posted on 6/27/13 at 4:42 pm to
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love to punch the thickest crap you can find.
This is me. I will sit in the blazing heat all day doing this
Posted by Yewkindewit
Near Birmingham, Alabama
Member since Apr 2012
20042 posts
Posted on 6/27/13 at 5:58 pm to
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I love shakey heads , jigs , and Texas rigged big worms around docks if I'm fishing a lake with limited structure . If I have plenty of trees I live reaction striking bass with redeye shad and crankbaits around rootballs and cypress knees . But I never leave a lake without swimming a jig for at least an hour or so


My 2 boys who regularly fish the local lakes is their strategy right here! Works here in central Labama...
Posted by rballa19
Lake Charles, LA
Member since Oct 2009
4380 posts
Posted on 6/27/13 at 9:12 pm to
Carolina rigging deep humps off of main lake and night fishing! I love night fishing on Toledo this time of year. You can really tear em up!
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