The biggest part of fishing we get asked about on a regular basis has to do with when you should throw certain lures. For example, “When is the best time to throw a [INSERT LURE NAME HERE]?” There are obviously some general guidelines that should be followed but as you will learn, nothing in fishing is an exact science because as everyone knows, we are dealing with wild animals.
But with fishing, some normal seasonal behavior predicts what lures will be most effective and then obviously regional scenarios and types of bodies of water you fish also factor into the equation. Because a drop shot in deep muddy water is not going to be very effective. But a blade bait in deep clear water will be much more effective during the colder months. So knowing when certain lures work best, where bass most likely would be and then what their mood will likely be at those times can help you choose a handful of the right lures and tools to catch them in various scenarios.
Sometimes you can go completely against the grain like say when a warm rain warms up the shallows and fish cruise up to the backs of drains to get in that little warmer water in the middle of winter. Suddenly you went from fishing in 30 feet of water to fishing in 2. But those scenarios are few and far between. So, let us stick with the basic premises on when certain lures work best for bass.
Summer Pond Fishing
Typically speaking, when the temps are really cold or really hot, a bass will get in deeper water where the water stays more stable and is not as effected by the weather. A bass is trying to stay in its most comfortable environment most of the year. So in the winter the coldest water is near the top most of the time and the deepest water fluctuates the least.
With cold water, fish metabolism slows down so fish are less active and eat more infrequently. They are less apt to “chase” lures very hard and will eat smaller things but will go for a big meal but with less regularity. So you are talking about lures that do not move a whole lot. Actions that might flash and move sporadically for an instant but are sitting still part of the time or moving ever so slowly too.
In the summer, fish are deep as well but they are trying to find cooler weather. As the oxygen levels get low they will come shallow in the late summer and going into fall. But while they are out deep they will group up offshore and will often be competitive willing to chase big baits.
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In the spring and again in the fall, the shallow waters get to a comfortable temperature and lot more bass can be had close to shore. Bank fishing gets a lot better and lot more techniques work at these times as well. Moving baits, loud aggressive baits, finesse baits work around the spawn to entice weary spawning bass. These are some of the best windows for catching bass because so many more fish have moved into likely catchable areas. Shallow cover becomes the prime target and finding bait often puts you in the bass.
Bass are most active from 65-80 degree water temps. So if your waters are in that range a whole host of lures will work. Then it’s more about matching the mood of the fish and the water color and cover. Lots of laydowns? Pick up a spinnerbait. Lots of grass, try a frog or punching through with a Texas-rigged worm. Rocky banks? Try a crankbait or a topwater. Clear water? A wacky rigged Senko and a popper are good.
So once you know the best bass lures and you understand how to catch bass and how a largemouth bass behaves, then it’s just a matter of selecting the right tools at the right time. So you can see lures and techniques will run the gamut when you’re in a comfortable water temp range. But let us break down by temperature ranges, the best applications for certain bass fishing lures.
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To choose the right lure based on water temperate, we created the following template as a guide to help anglers make good decisions.
Shallow floating jerkbaits, swimbaits, plastics like lizards, craws, tubes, creatures, and Senkos, Chatterbait, swim jig, small topwaters, buzz bait, Neko rig worms, ned rigsWhen it comes to summer bass fishing, you’ve got options. Maybe too many. Beyond picking the best bass lure, you need to know how to fish it. You can fish shallow or deep, because when temperatures rise after the spawn, some bass escape the heat by moving to the shade of nearshore cover while others retreat to deeper offshore haunts. You can fish fast, with a topwater plug or crankbait, to cover water and find active bass. Or you can fish slow, with a worm or a drop-shot bait, teasing takes from more lethargic fish.
So, how do you know which are best summer bass baits to tie on at any given moment? Well, you ask. Which is what we did. We put the question to a dozen top B.A.S.S., FLW, and Major League Fishing pros. Here are the best bass lures for summer (in no particular order) picked by the pros. Plus, how to fish them.
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“I love this bait’s versatility. There’s always some type of topwater bite going on during the summer, and you can fish the Sexy Dawg in shallow water around laydowns and docks or out in open water.”
How he fishes it: “I look for shallow fish relating to some type of wood cover, suspended off of the bottom, and I’ll walk this bait right over their heads. I also use it as search bait in open water, as well as around schooling fish. Either way, I’ll mix up the speed of my retrieve to see what makes the fish react.”
“Given how many lakes across the country have shad, this shad-style swimbait is effective almost anywhere. I pair it with a Kitana Hooks Stagger Scrounger Jighead.”
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How he fishes it: “In summer, I find offshore fish with electronics, and then I put this swimbait-and-jig combo in front of them. My exact presentation is dependent on current or wind, as well as a few other factors, but generally it’s a slow, steady retrieve that maintains contact with the bottom.”
Why it’s his hot-weather best bass lure: The Senko has a great natural, subtle look.The bass have seen a lot of baits all spring and summer long, and yet the Senko is one they just keep biting. My go-to color now is
How he fishes it: In summer, I’ll most commonly Texas-rig a Senko, usually in Green Pumpkin Watermelon Laminate, with a 1/8-ounce or 1/4-ounce weight and pitch it into weed beds, under docks, around points, or other structure. It also works well on a Carolina-rig along ledges.
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“Although the bite can be a slow at times with the Compact Frog, it will catch some of the biggest fish in the lake through the summer months.”
How he fishes it: “I target heavily shaded shallows where bream like to congregate, including docks and overhanging trees and bushes. I usually cast a little past my target and use a walk-the-dog retrieve, pausing the lure over the highest-percentage areas. I use a Lew’s 7’4” Heavy Custom Pro rod with a Lew’s Hypermag 8:1 reel and 50-pound Pline TCB braid.”
“Offshore fishing is a must in summer, and you can fish fast or slow. Either way will catch fish, but the latter is more consistent, and the Mag FattyZ is perfect for slow-fishing pressured bass. The buoyancy of the ElaZtech material adds action that brings that worm to life, even while dead-sticking.”
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How he fishes it: “I Texas-rig a Mag FattyZ with 5/0 Hayabusa WRM957 hook, a ¼- to ½-ounce tungsten worm weight, and a Fitzgerald Flipping Bead between the hook and weight for added sound. Most of the time, I’ll just slowly drag it along, maintaining constant bottom contact. But depending on how the fish are reacting, I may dead-stick it or use a hopping motion.”
“The J Walker is a great topwater bait that allows me to cover a lot of water now. The best part about it is that I can use it anywhere on the lake, along the shoreline or offshore.”
How he fishes it: “I use it to catch late spawners in the backs of creeks. I use it on the main lake to target bass that are in full summer stage. And I’ll cast it to schooling fish at dawn or dusk. I just walk the dog with it at a steady pace. Sometimes I’ll speed it up or completely stop it, but most of the time it’s just a steady retrieve. I honestly think this is the most consistent way to catch fish during the midsummer months anywhere in the country.”
Topwater Lures, Tactics For Summer Bass
“A tube is my favorite because it is so versatile. I vary the color based on conditions, but I’ll generally go with
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