Night time bass fishing

I spent one summer about 10 years ago fishing about twice a week at night in Henderson. Much cooler, but you will die without effective bug repellent.

I had my best luck with worms and brush hogs.

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I only needed two rods

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Definitely a plus

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if there are any lights on the lake, fish under them, especially on the margins of the light.

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I'll give this a try

I think we'll be using swim baits and frogs mostly but I'll probably rig up a worm rod.

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Also use a small weight

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Unless I'm pitching/flipping or in very deep water, I use the smallest weight I have.

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Night fishing the strategy is big profiles, dark colors, and noise.

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How big is too big for plastic worms? Is 10 1/2" too big or should I stay with 7 to 7 1/2"?

Did you rig them with a single hook (ala Texas or Carolina rig) or did you add a 2nd hook to it?

Texas. Every fish I've caught at night has nailed it, no guesswork involved.

I did pretty good on Caddo a few weeks ago on a Black/Blue chatterbait. Hard to beat a dark colored Ole Monster though.

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a Black/Blue chatterbait.

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Next time I go, one of these will be on a rod.

I know some guys that catch on a Big-O type crank, but I don't have the patience to try.

Try different soft plastics, as different lakes have their own preferences. Sometimes the fish like the Ole Monster or the Reactions Big Unit, but some nights they prefer more movement - Baby Paca craws and Zoom Super Speed Craws have been working for me on some lakes. Can't beat a brush hog either.

I fish Black Neon, Junebug, Red Shad, and Tequila Sunrise colors. Just like the bait, each lake has it's own preference of colors, and once you figure it out you'll have continued success.

As for weight I throw 5/16 or 3/8. I fish offshore humps usually around 10' with brush, and I like the bait to get down and to be able to feel everything. If you're fishing C-walls or docks, the light weight may be better. Night time is where a tungsten weight will help you feel much better.

Spinnerbait has never been for me. Got schooled on it by Alx once and try it sometimes, but have never had the success to throw it for very long. With BIG plastics you won't get as much action, but when you do you will need the net.

As someone else said, bring some skeeter dope. If you don't, you might as well load up the boat at dark. Good luck.