How To Catch Bass When Its HOT! (Its Easy)

Its HOT!!! Let's go fishing! If you know where to look you can catch a ton of Summer time bass despite the heat! Matt demonstrates where bass go on hot days, catches a bunch of them along the way, and gives critical tips on how their movements change as the sun moves overhead and the mercury rises. If you're tired of struggling this Summer and want to know how to power fish your way to success, this is for you!
Summer success is all about targeting shadows. Of course you can pull up to a run of docks and find fish underneath, but are there other shadows you should be targeting? Today Matt targets a variety of shadows you're probably overlooking. As the sun shifts across the sky the shadows come and go but if you know where to look, you'll find hungry bass lurking.
The key to success today was a combination of topwater and flipping/punching with creature baits. Matt was constantly adapting to get the maximum number of bites. He chose a popping frog over a traditional shape to maximize his time in the waning morning shadows. Next he adapted his creature bait selection to avoid short strikes.
All of the baits used in today's video are broken down below. We've also included links to Tim's dock video, as well as the rods/reels Matt was using. We've even included a budget combo that can be used for frogging AND flipping. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
Tim's Dock Video: • How To Catch Fish Arou...
Frogs...
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Color: Leopard
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Color: Little Allen, Ghost
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Colors: JuneBug, Falcon Lake Craw
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Colors: Green Pumpkin, Tramps Stamp
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Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Budget Frog/Flip Combo...
Rod- Dobyns Fury 7'3" Mag Heavy (736): bit.ly/2bGvlVV
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[@brandonsmith606]

Summer is when I got my start in bass fishing the heat sucks but I know right where they're hiding like you said the feeling you get when you hammer a hook set with heavy tackle is what keeps me going back for more

[@iareviet]

Absolute legend. Love the format of your instructions.

[@8.21productions9]

i love fishing the shadows. that’s where i’ve got most of my bigger fish on big swimbaits. throwing it parallel to where the shadows are and just rolling a swimbait through it. almost riding the bank.

[@erikpaterson748]

I try to explain to my buddies that since I have no electronics or any way to "see fish" my better days are usually the sunniest days because the sun sets them up in extremely predictable spots

[@roverholt36]

98 degrees middle of the day, house door lying in the lily pads from a storm. Pulled one out from under it. Never give up. 👽

[@jbirdfishes]

dude i try to get my friends to get out to bass fish in the summer but no one likes the heat like that 🤷‍♂️ ill deal with it to get out and try to get on some fish! especially that summer worm bite on ledges

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

You should really try a Garmin striker Portable kit .. best investment I made last year for my Jon and kayak . Little battery and helps so much

[@Acrylic24]

ReelKillerFishn Hey bro. I yak fish so far with no electronics. Can you elaborate more on exactly what you purchased and what it does for you? I’m ready to get something just not sure what to get. I have an old school Tarpon 120 I’m converting to a fishing yak. Thanks for the info.

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

@@Acrylic24 look up Garmin Striker 4 portable kit on Amazon

[@tedlincolnsfishinglife]

Almost all of my fish over 8lbs have come in the middle of the day and during the summer (that’s a Florida summer) the ratio mid day big to small bass goes up. It help that I love hot weather and feel more comfortable at 90 degrees than I do at 70 degrees... and I’m cold at 65.

[@hughmungus8320]

Best most informative fishing channel/website on the internet. Thanks guys!

[@telemarkmann6870]

Matt, I feel like I attended a Master Class on summertime bass fishing. Great info. I too love the long hot days of summer to fish.

[@joespafford6499]

I just want to say thank you to you and everybody they're your videos are very informative and are amazing in my opinion. I turn your guys's KZbin channel on while I'm out driving my route doing oversee decorations for sinskey. And I get so excited with some of the things I learned from you guys that it's hard for me to work

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

Fishing the Calif. Delta -It's always hot-Thanks for the info.

[@dbender3644]

Hey Matt, Ever get out to Folsom Lake in the summer? For those of you that don't know it's mainly a rock lake. No grass, no weeds/reeds/vegetation, right now there are few trees in the water (most are dead providing little to no shade that are in water), only docks on the lake and you can't fish them, lake at 50% capacity and dropping every day with the water at 10+ visibility. I've tried first light fishing shallow with top water and swimbaits, went deeper to (25-35ft) ledges and rock piles with dropshots, jigs, spoons and the bass are just gone. Finding tons of baitfish in the 20-30ft range but not picking up any fish around them. Tried finding bigger rocks providing shade but not having much luck. Went to the steeper walls/ledges with access to deep water close and nothing. Up until August I was getting limits of 12-14lbs and now nothing...Any tips anyone's got to try I'm open to. Tight lines guys. Love the videos and the channel.

[@DavidMccallister65]

Love it. It drives me crazy when I hear, "It's too hot to fish." Or "I only fish at night in the summer."

[@evanbuhr534]

I live in southern florida. It's always summer here.

[@kingofdinksfishing3518]

Great content, every video is like a clinic on catching quality fish! The tips from this channel have gotten me on some of my largest fish. Thanks and keep ‘em comin

[@jimbo0411]

at the lake here, there has been so much grass hydrilla thick. This time of year has been tougher than normal, had some success with frog. Even open water frog doesn't produce. Only around stumps or trees. Usually i can drag a swimjig or t rig a craw but they are not biting on anything till it gets cooler.

[@robpatterson2441]

Another great video, Matt! You guys rock! Best channel by far. Content and presentation well done! Keep up the great work. God bless!

[@crashbomber]

Going pitching and flipping has been the key in catching bass for me this hot summer. Plus, it's always cool to feel a fish just SLAM something on a texas rig. Thanks for the vid!

[@ronaldmcdonald3965]

Good advice on punching into grass. First time punching; heading out late this afternoon. Will try your methods.

[@IceInNE]

Got the day off Friday and it’s supposed to be Hot. Perfect timing for this video!

[@aaronkershaw3653]

Where are you going?

[@fishingdoogiestyle4933]

i'm working nights.. headed out in the afternoon after i sleep for 4 hours. perfect timing on the video

[@jeremyleonard4525]

The Justin Turner of bass fishing

[@603yakker8]

Thanks Matt and Tim for this video and all of the others you have done. I have been watching you guys for over a year and have learned so much from both of you. Please keep them coming.

[@Obi-Wan-1]

I must suck, because I can't get a bite. Days of trying, nothing. Y'all are truly experts!

[@JoseMartinez-dq4km]

Thank you for the tips I hope I can do this in my tournament on Sunday here in Michigan great channel

[@gowanusbridge1268]

Good luck in your tournament!

[@JoseMartinez-dq4km]

GowanusBridge thank you

[@richardbossman9875]

I’ve noticed on the dog days that bass’s metabolism is highly predictable. I fished a lot of city ponds that had little to no shade during the hot part of the day so after a quick feeding frenzy in the morning the bite would slow almost to a halt. But within a 30 minute window around 2 O’clock there would be a noticeable uptick in activity and bites would come frequently.

[@churchmatthew11602outlook]

You inspire me to start my own youtube channel

[@flukeguru1]

I love the way you guys explain everything. keep them coming. thks flukeguru

[@gsloat2424]

LOVE THE CHANNEL you two are my fave! if i had a boat i could apply these but cant hit outside of tulies n cattails from shore lol

[@markbuckallew4689]

I love you guys and always learn something new in every video....but Matt....you are maddening at times!! 🤓 Just got back from fishing with my son on Lanier.... two days and one night trip....not one bite, not even a bream pecking at a lure! That was tough....

[@jtomlinsonfishing1406]

If only lake Hartwell was that easy in june july and aug lol. Good stuff guys. Please come this way sometime

[@mckeannaegle5407]

you guys are so insightful and helpful to the fishing community, not only have you helped million's of fisherman in catching bigger fish and more fish in every way possible you also have made a very good channel with a very positive and unselfish community who also share's their own tip's and trick's.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!! This is truly an amazing group of anglers.

[@Jrizy.]

Best channel for the best fishing knowledge! Thanks Matt!

[@georgebowman3051]

Thanks for the great tips. We have had moderate success with plastic frogs fishing shallow in the morning here in SW Wisconsin. However, we have struggled in the late morning and pm bass fishing. We’re going to try your shadow technique, particularly over the submerged weeds. Thanks much for your advice.

[@kylerooyakkers2587]

For the love of god, I think this is my fourth time through this video. I don't seem to have the time for such a dense amount of information and opinion writing, but this guy is numbering off all of the finesse fishing eureka moments I have been having for two years... I'm willing to bet: There is something I haven't thought of myself, or something I disagree with... but I haven't found it yet... It's 9pm. It's a Saturday. I have a thermos of coffee next to me. Adobe suite is updating all programs on a snail-pace internet connection. I should be able to do this.

[@dman8233]

Best fishing channel there ever could be. We love y'all two

[@dennisederer3594]

Thank you another inspiring video. I appreciated the three point process on the cast. I never thought of the near-the-top technique before bringing in. Thank you again.

[@DannyThomson]

Caught a 6 lber yesterday with a whopper plopper in Tampa, Temp was 92 outside

[@MRCALIEMS]

Good shit! Those whoppers put in work !

[@DannyThomson]

@@robertbrost7777 Felt like 103 it said. Great fishing all day though :)

[@ethanknight8461]

Just caught a 5 pounder with 86 degree water this evening!

[@absolutedion7318]

Thanks for the video Matt. I have been struggling here in the high desert as the temp stays in the 100+ all day(Lake Mead/Colorado river).

[@shaunroberts9361]

Matt. Dude your Amazing. I could listen to you all day.

[@ksam400]

Love love love your videos ! Haven’t commented enough but I have learned sooooo much from fishing from watching you both after the years. Thank you!

[@tylertodd1875]

First time viewer. Instantly subscribed! Can’t wait to get in to more of your content!

[@Grannyknockers]

You guys have always had good content, but man in the last year or 2, your videos have been incredibly helpful.

[@escalade8759]

Awesome video! The sun can be fun catching nice bass like those.

[@enter_future]

Great! An interesting video idea would be not useing any electronics while still executing summer bites and your approaches & location choices knowing where fish be

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

🔥🔥Summer time is one of favorite times,I believe it’s time for a night time video,Thank you Matt and Tim 👍❤️

[@steveborter2631]

I absolutely love watching your videos very educational I’ve learned a lot by watching you and Tim you guys are very in depth thanks and Fish on Brothers Fish on 💥💪🏻👊🏻👍🏻

[@AlwaysBeWater]

What's everyones favorite? The bite? The Hook set? Or the fight? There's nothing like that feeling of being a little lulled to sleep and then feeling that bump on a Jig. That sudden expectation of the unknown. The feeling that you tricked a bass into biting with your technique and lure choice. Or getting hammered on a frog or buzzbait! AMAZING! But man, setting that hook on a Donkey is like nothing else. When you're not sure if the fish took the bait, and then you hook set that sucker like you're trying to hit a baseball 400 feet and the rod loads up and you're like "OHHHH HELL YEA, I"VE GOT THIS ONE BUTTONED!!!!" Then again, having a two minute fight with a pissed off 5 pound Smally doesn't suck either! Aint Bass fishin' fun!?!?!

[@chedburton3953]

Matt I’m relatively new to serious fishing and have learned so much from ya’lls videos. So excited your now closer. I was trying to figure out last week how I was going to get to California to go on a guided trip with you. Problem solved. Lol. I’m just west of Birmingham. A video on grass identification would be invaluable. What is a tulle? Thanks.

[@lakewoodstud20]

You should do a video for cold days. Do you still fish cover? Etc. Thanks for the great content!

[@shawntitsworth4878]

Man y’all taught me how to punch grass couple years ago. It’s one of my favorite things to do. Power fishing down and dirty. Great vid as always. Btw I’ve commented on a few of your vids lately on how I can get my hands on a TacticalBassin hat. I’d love to have one.

[@emdotudot]

They sell their merchandise via Tackle Warehouse. You're Welcome ;]

[@shawntitsworth4878]

Mathew Doty I’m looking for a hat. All they have on TW is shirts but ty

[@aswan6455]

Matt, any tips on fishing mined pits? The lakes in my area(Evansville, In) are strip pits. I’ve always fished the shallows because the pits are mainly steep banks and I don’t currently have the electronics to find points and ledges. Appreciate all the info you guys put out!

[@LucasandAsa]

Thanks for the video guys it really helped me slay bass in the sweltering heat, you guys are the best!

[@ShaneJMcNair]

Good information, thank you for breaking it down. Keeping fishing fun...

[@stevenmarsden5007]

Great video. Would be awesome if you could do one on finding bass when the reservoirs are dropping rapidly. Pine flat has been dropping 5’ a day. It’s been tough in central California lately.

[@JoeTayMetal]

Yes. Thank y'all so much. Been hinting around for this vid. 💞

[@jsalinas80able]

Thank you for the great advice. Love from Bakersfield Ca.

[@joshkeith6084]

The hook set at 3:10 was glorious man!! Great vid!

[@cremejockey8636]

Finesse and topwater. The frogs are out so topwater is a given and finesse to just cover area, let the lure sink and give them a shot for reaction strikes

[@UltimateNinja-fe6yh]

TacticalBassin and my Java Monster = Love

[@DavidGarcia-cv7eo]

Your tips have helped me catch my pb this summer

[@live2fishofficial]

Caught a walleye on a whopper plopper this morning, didn’t expect that at all! The air was a cool 57 deg, but the water temp is still very warm.

[@BankFishVince]

Bank Fishing in Florida we deal with the heat all the time! Some days good some aren’t as good

[@robertjacobsfishing]

Great vdieo!. With so few rods on the deck Matt us really dialed in on the pattern.

[@licensedfizzishin4481]

This is good n all, but what about those that are fortunate enough to have a boat and have to "bank it" ??? I spend hours upon hours bank fishing and struggle badly, sometimes up to 5 and 6 hours without a single bite... any tips would be greatly appreciated... Thank you and keep Bassin'

[@sleetherookie2929]

I bank fish a lot too on highly pressure ponds and I can do something different to catch fish. I have a few videos on my channel that u can go check out to see if it can help you.

[@austinvassar6335]

I literally just tie on my confidence jig and start covering water. Its the only bait I can throw for hours and still believe the next cast is the one.

[@Epiphalactic]

Lol , your "budget" combo is 3 x the cost of my most expensive combo 😂😂😂 One day. One day.

[@joshuaunderwood6703]

Lol my most expensive combo is around $350-$400 and it took me a LONG time to get it.

[@Epiphalactic]

@@joshuaunderwood6703 mines about a hundo. Well, 2 of them near a hundred. I'll get there. I'm sure my first setup in that area will be a flipping/pitching setup

[@kentbremner7828]

Joshua Underwood about 175-200cad! Ciaus and vendetta

[@joshuaunderwood6703]

Austin Buring for your first mid to high level combo I would 100% suggest a 7-7’3 medium heavy fast action rod and a reel with 7.3-8.3 gear ratio. I have a few, but my most expensive combo is a Phenix feather rod, with a shimano slx dc. When you get into more expensive and lighter rods you notice a huge difference.

[@joshuaunderwood6703]

Kent Bremner I have 5 or 6 combos! Most of mine are in that same range in USD lol I only have one combo that cost a lot like that.

[@jamesreed6558]

Always enjoy y'all's videos.

[@christopherdavis8673]

Great info. Thanks, Matt!

[@williamcollier7118]

Hi Matt do you guys have any vids about bass fishing during windy summer days? I’d love to hear your thoughts on how wind affects shore and offshore fishing. Thanks man

[@buddymccormack8668]

now that the tropical storm has passed by and power and internet is working again, and I finally got to watch this video. On a day like the one in this video, would you consider throwing a jerkbait parallel to the outside grass line to catch them ? or over the top of grass beds ? I ask because I have caught bass on jerkbaits in the summer. If you would could you make a video about that, please.

[@brandonmansker7772]

Thanks for the tips Matt

[@julians9914]

I went out the other day, super hot and no clouds, mid day to afternoon and I caught 2 bass about 3 to 4 pounds each and they were tight to the lillypads in the super thick vegetation and I caught them on a senko right along the lily pad line.

[@chrislo9101]

Sweet vids learn something new every time I watch a video keep up the great work

[@colev6889]

Awesome video as always Matt 🙏🏼

[@pearsonphilmon8458]

The only thing I'd say that sucks about where I live is that alought of the ponds I fish dont even have 2 pounders in it and I've fished probably over 20 ponds. There's only one pond that has solid 3 pounders in. And I mean like every cast

[@vuexiong6087]

Thank you. I needed the boost and motivation.

[@zandercostanza]

Nice video! Can you do a in depth video on how to catch spotted bass in the summer?

[@daniellee2759]

Great content as always! Thanks for your dedication to the art and to your viewers. Curiously, are you using straight braid?

[@KermitTheGamer21]

I think I just need to find a better pond at this point. Only fish I've caught here was a 1lber almost three months ago. There's no cover anywhere on the water, except for some fallen branches beneath the water close to shoreline. But the pond isn't accessible to boats, and I don't have one anyway, so pitching it at the branches is kinda difficult. I've just been trying to skip stuff off the rocky bottom but have never gotten a bite. I'm about ready to give up...

[@macs.gone.fishin]

Awesome video!

[@stevesmith7164]

Thanks for the tips, you rock

[@teddyiroque8970]

Really enjoyed and learned a lot! Thanks for the info

[@seanpratley3042]

Will you post a part about deep summer time fishing

[@tdyzzle18]

I would like one of these videos from shore as well. Im in Tampa, fl and seem to disappear. Only catch bass at sun up or sun down

[@Kjohnson2411]

Sure wish you would come fish Comanche Lake in Comanche Oklahoma. By far the toughest lake I have ever fished. I would pay to see you pull big belly Kelly out of that lake. So frustrating!!!!!!

[@tacticalbassin]

Hang in there Jeremiah!

[@louvs889]

So, I have a cabin on a lake booked for the weekend of September 18th. I'm relatively new to bass fishing as I've lived near salt water for most of my life. There will be a new moon on the Saturday of my trip and I've been trying to find info on bass fishing new moons. You have a video on new moons but you mostly talk about night fishing and I don't think I can be on this lake at night(state park rules). I'll probably fish for catfish from the dock at night. I was wondering if you had any tips for fishing a new moon and fishing September in general. I know you guys are moving and might be busy, but there's a new moon coming up in a few days. Maybe you could make a video on this... just sayin:) The lake is filled with cypress and tupelo trees in 8-16 feet of water.

[@dant8213]

7'11" heavy is in shock now...2 minutes later they are back ordered till 2025...lol. I always notice when you guys recommend or point out something on TW, they are gone instantly. You guys should be on the payroll for tackle warehouse

[@bobbybass1944]

I agree man !! When they recommend something that I use i know that I have to stock up asap ..

[@PACK-ge5gu]

In colorado we are fighting the heat and the lake water levels Dropping fast some lakes at 75%capacity or less

[@larryvilla6869]

I watched your previous fishing in the heat vides and caught a 4.76lb largie on a livetarget topwater mouse. I prefer it over their frog because it walks super good also I'm in Idaho not Florida so that's pretty good for where I live 😂

[@gowanusbridge1268]

Perfectly satisfying hookset at 3:09😂

[@se5480]

Great tutorial, as always.

[@avan2620]

awesome vid!

[@andrewvargas7156]

Everyone who's not subscribed do it these guys should be well over 500k

[@craigcabaluna3322]

Bass have been tough to catch lately. I’m not sure if it’s because everyone is taking the bass to eat to save a buck but another fisherman said it’s because the seasons changing into fall. Does that sound about right(live in the Bay Area so not far from y’all)

[@CanadianBasserman]

I'm down to sweat it out there too! Awesome Vid! But it raining like crazy here.... Damn monsoon season....

[@matruthn.m.bassin]

I caught a seven pound Channel cat yesterday. On a Strike king PB&J Rage Tail Rage Craw Texas Rigged. Was pretty awesome thought I had my PB Bass🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@matruthn.m.bassin]

I use a Abu Silvermax seven”Heavy +thirty pound Sufix Braid+size five heavy wire worm hook+half Oz weight pegged 🤙🏽

[@TreyJ.]

I still catch fish late morning but the bite does slow down then the water surface begins to boil here in texas that's why i fish shaded creeks rivers you can still catch fish even if the waters hot

[@karsonclowers8013]

So when’s the Matt Allen fishing show gonna be on tv? I swear you’re the next bill dance😂

[@loganarmour1385]

I know this is not for everyone but could you do a where do bass go in the fall soon it’s starting to become a little cooler here

[@patrickmccracken1065]

you are good!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@zacklee3899]

I have a lot of reeds where I fish and some are on flats and some are on the edge of a drop offs like it drops to 5-10ft. So I was wondering what depth range do you focus on like the ones on a flat in 3-5 or do look for the ones on deep edges? Great vid as usual

[@PoutinePete]

Geez that sun looks hot. 🥵

[@matthewpriestley7202]

Do you still fish a lipless in Summer ? Have you tried the Megabass Vibration-X Ultra ? If so, I’m interested to learn how you like it versus your beloved LV-500