re: Deep water bass fishing

You should still be able to catch them shallow, especially in the mornings, all throughout the summer. I think the idea that all the big fish move deep is more myth than fact. Punching grass, fishing frogs early, and finding shallow feeding areas near deep water are all sure-fire shallow water tactics even in the dead of summer.

That said, sometimes you want to head deep so load up on 6xds, C-rigs, football jigs (if the grass isn't too thick), and jigging spoons. Also, you can punch submerged grass in 20' of water - you just need super heavy weights and a LOT of patience but you can fill the boat when you find them.