1st cast fishing

We are into the summer pattern around here.  The bass are headed to their summer time depths which can make it an adventure trying to get to them.  One of my favorite techniques is using a Crankbait.  If you can get a crankbait that will dive to 14 or more feet, you stand a pretty good chance of hitting a school off of a point.  Of course all the conditions have to be right.

My second favorite technique at this time of the year is to texas rig a big worm.  Try the Big Mamma.  It is an 11″ worm that will float and drive the big bass nuts!  You can also use this in a Carolina Rig.  Whatever you decide on, take your time and have fun.

What do you need to do to attract Bass in dirty or stained water?  There are several schools of thought.  Personally I will choose dark colors for the baits that I am going to throw.  If I am using a jig, I will go with Black and Blue or Red and Black or even a Chartreuse and Black with a trailer to match.  I will always add rattles to my jigs so that they can be heard as well as seen.

If I am throwing a lipless crankbait like the Clatter Shad, I will choose dark colors or a fire tiger pattern that will show up in dirty or stained water.