How to Bass Fish in TOUGH Summertime Conditions!! (NEED to Know!)

Hey everybody, Mike Iaconelli here! Welcome back to a brand new 'In the Shop.' Today's episode is a must-watch for every angler facing ultra-tough summertime fishing conditions. When the water heats up and the fish get finicky, you need the right strategies to turn your day around. I'm sharing my top three summer fishing patterns-deeper, thicker, and current-that will help you land those elusive bites even in the hottest, most pressured conditions. I'll also dive into the best bait choices for each pattern, ensuring your tackle box is fully loaded with the tools you need. Don't miss out on these expert tips to conquer challenging summer fishing!
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[@notsogood6249]

My drop shot story during a hot Florida summertime one day tournament. The one time I was hoping not to be in the first flight and sure enough I was in the first flight. My fishing partner and I ran about 3 miles and shut down, waiting for the other flights of boats to go. I then ran back towards a concrete bridge that were supported by a total of 24 concrete pillars. The bridge was about a 1/4 mile away from the tournament flight area. We started fishing with a drop shot rig around each and every one of the concrete pillars. We went up and down under that bridge for 7.6 hours. My partner and I finished in 3rd place. We had fun catching fish, staying almost all the time out of the hot sun, and only burned about 2 gallons of fuel that day.

[@funkymojo111]

Good stuff, Mike! Thanks. I like the mnemonic:"deeper, thicker, and current."

[@scottshepley7619]

Thanks Mike for the update on summer Bass always like your advise ever since I went to bassmaster university in beech grove Indiana and listened and took notes you’re the man

[@adammitchell3462]

Killer advice ike! I have applied your advice to my bass fishin game for about 2 yrs now and I've gotta say without a doubt that your advice has definitely helped hone my angling skills. I've fish all my life but I feel like I've really come into my own the past couple of years and I appreciate your help man!

[@R-angler]

Given away the goods! Nice video for those who want to learn to catch more fish! Thanks Mike

[@christiancognigni6234]

This video is packed with good stuff and just in time for this nasty heat wave in the Northeast! You guys try Ike's tips... me, I'm staying in the A/C til next week. 😉

[@scottbassman123]

You guys don't know what Heat/Humidty is... Come to Arkansas about now til end of August !!

[@christiancognigni6234]

You're right! I am a wuss. I've been to Alabama, Florida and Mississippi in July. It's WAY too much for me, lol!

[@2aforever510]

@@scottbassman123you can keep it, but you should come try a northeast winter

[@robertpowers6853]

I enjoy your videos thanks for taking the time to make them. I will give your suggestions a try this weekend on the river.

[@lastcastlures_satx]

Great video! Love the detail and reasons behind each bait!

[@StevoGFishing]

Crucial Information Mike! Fishing Saratoga this Saturday and will have the drop shot rig set up.

[@teddavis8089]

Thank you for the Info!!! Always can use some more tips!!

[@k.c.gillespie1452]

Thanks for the great info, Ike!

[@DanielBoone337]

Man when the thermocline sets up is probably my favorite time of year to fish outside of the spring time... thats when the grass mats are probably at there best. Great video as always keepem coming brother!!!

[@scottbassman123]

There is Always a Thermacline that "set's up" buddy.. Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter...

[@johncrisp7584]

Lake Hopatcong right now, tough as it gets. Meet me there and take the ultimate test. 12 pounds is all it takes to be in the money. Lot of guys with dry livewells. Let’s go!

[@charlierobertson3432]

My solution, a cold beer, and fish at night.

[@2aforever510]

The bugs have been unbearable though

[@carson6914]

Yeah too many mosquitos here in Arkansas for all that lol they'll bite through long sleeves and any part of your face/neck that isn't covered. Not trying to fish in a bee suit lol

[@rodcashman4793]

Thanks IKE great selection 👍 Thank you for sharing

[@crespinmd]

Great content Mike. Thanks for all the tips!

[@Davidg1t1]

Great intel! Thanks Mike!

[@chipcranford5113]

Great tips Mike! I need to work on my drop shot for sure!

[@BRfishing603]

Thanks Mike love your channel ❤

[@ericfishermancouch5712]

Thanks Mike appreciate the advice.

[@MrRourk]

Good topic choice! This subject is popping up like crazy on the fishing reddits.

[@leeyarbrough9636]

Well I live on Tennessee river Florence Alabama , an few days ago on pickwick it was 91 surface temp and on Wilson it was 88 other day , it’s tough down here however what I learned when current flows late in the afternoon they will bite , another way we do it go about 1am an cover water with spinnerbaits an last few weeks iv had good nights an morning.

[@MichaelBrown-mi5jl]

Thanks for the info!!!

[@bryanpederson2022]

Love the topic. Here in Missouri its hot and humid right now and tough to fish. For me anyway. Lol

[@timtweet8149]

Great info! Easy to do and catch more when everyone else us struggrlung or budy having gun. Lol

[@andybales7318]

A favorite summer bait...Megabass Dark sleeper hopped around points...Baits gets down quick....soft craw on a wobblehead another fav

[@jnorth5689]

I found magic in the Berkeley 360 seach bait. The white one.

[@jdean1851]

EPIC" from IDAHO! MONEY" IMHO...THANKS! jd

[@user-sl9lk3lb4u]

Thanks for making these videos. I hope your getting plenty of fun time with the fam after retirement

[@ericks860]

Good stuff! Ty

[@danielernst3685]

❤great video

[@mrlrgmouth3692]

Love all Yur content

[@frankwalder7380]

Good advice thanks 👊🏻🇺🇸🎣

[@rmcgraw7943]

A weightless worm with good action and 4/0 hook works good, but you have a very sensitive rod and sense of touch. They are inactive from the heat, so a single cast can take minutes to retrieve. The fast you work the worm, the less luck you’ll have.

[@brandonmerideth5450]

I picked up the 7’9” Jordan Lee rod and I think I’ve put about 50 fish on it and I think I’ve literally only lost like 3 fish it’s crazy! Also not to mention the current from those pleasure boaters fishing the mudline that they create is awesome too!

[@leonardmartin5145]

Oh man!! Here’s something no one talks about and it might be the best lure in anybody’s boat the in any condition! Deep, current, holes in the thick cover, not only catches big big bass but walleye pike perch bluegill wow how bout a number 1 mepps spinner!!! Hands down top 3 lure in any condition, but please don’t listen to me just leave all the fish to me!!!

[@dankjankings7339]

I am all in on Berkely baits. They produce 90% of my fish.

[@cwg1313]

Awesome video!! Love that Creature Hawg, how are you getting orange claw tips? Dye pens don’t do that.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Dye pens and dye liquid!

[@DinoPaquette]

Spinners spoon ( Mepps Black fury or Aglia😁 ) can be very effective in current if you don't like Spinnerbait like me lolllll ;-)

[@leonardmartin5145]

Hey Mikey. You gotta throw in a rapala jiggin rap!!!

[@captainbooya1979]

If I could catch 'em on a spinnerbait year round, then that would be all that I would throw. There is nothing like that spinnerbait bite!! I'm going to have to pick up some of them Molix spinnerbaits....

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

LOVE a spinnerbait bite!!!

[@OneManGenetics]

So for bank fishermen mabe don't be shy to take them shoes off and walk in the water for big shaded bass😊✌️

[@joshpashia637]

Fish those shade lines and matt edges . I almost exclusively use 10inch culprits and I always catch fish. Red shad later in the evening tequila sunrise in the shade lines seems to work best. Just fish them slow they come running out for it.

[@mannysingh8062]

🔥

[@michaelapple2753]

Not always deeper.....shallower water on some lakes has the O2 that holds them super shallow. Now shade, and cover, yes. Gotta show down too.

[@carlsousa7382]

In a reservoir that is putting out water more than its receiving, where is better to fish ,by the dam or by river?

[@kens.8124]

Thanks for the encouragement. We really appreciate your presence and content. Please keep it coming. MI one of the GOATS

[@Chronos9111]

Mike, im in PA and the Delaware river is my main fishery. The water is SUPER low, and i have a tournament coming up soon in the Bristol area, what would you suggest my approach be? I like the flipping option. Anything else you would suggest? Love the content dude! Thanks for all the great info!

[@mannysingh8062]

Shaking it

[@jamesvircik2865]

Thank you, Michael lol you forgot jump in and go for a swim with a cold one that will help

[@user-xn4bj5pb5j]

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[@scottbassman123]

Throw that 10.5in plum Zoom Ol' Monster TX rigged.. Just DO IT !! Oh, & Never Give Up either...

[@mannysingh8062]

Load us up for things that are gonna suck in the summer..

[@donaldmartin4980]

My cure , leave boat in my shop , stay inside under the AC and save my gas money .

[@vgee3926]

Smart move