Summer Night Fishing Tricks For Bass

Its time to go night fishing! Many big bass turn nocturnal in the Summer, feeding heavily while anglers sleep. They're able to move shallow and ambush prey while the lake is quiet. Today Tim gives some key tips and tricks to take your Summer night fishing for bass to the next level! This isn't another video about throwing a black and blue jig, get ready!
Night fishing is all about stealth. The lake goes quiet as the sun sets and the fish become very aware of unnatural sound. If you're out on the water with lights on, you're slamming locker lids, or you've got your motor turned up high, the fish will know you're there. If you take the time to slow down, quiet down, and select natural baits, it can be the best fishing of your life!
Tim goes in depth about color selection, moon phase, and so much more. Listen closely to the quick tips because they will make all the difference! Listen especially close to the information about how the moon impacts color selection. Knowing when to throw a bright color, versus a natural color, versus a dark color can be the difference between catching huge fish and catching no fish at all.
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[@tacticalbassin]

Check out this video we did several years ago using Infrared cameras in pure darkness - kzbin.info/www/bejne/kICqhKCmqcZ8pbs

[@pescaatx6944]

TacticalBassin I know I’ve seen them all, that’s why I finally pulled the trigger and got me one it’s a great bait I caught a 3ft gar on the second day. I would like to see a video on how to work it and fish catches Thankyou for replaying

[@spenser7977]

Tip 1: bring lots of mosquito spray

[@tacticalbassin]

True Story!

[@GEOPUZZLE]

Don't use lights. You won't need spray so much.

[@bassfishingwiththeantichri2921]

Mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide, so just don't exhale and you should be fine. If that's too much of a hassle, bring a big fat person or a pregnant woman. (a big fat pregnant woman is even better) They will produce more carbon dioxide than an average person thus attracting mosquitos away from you. "Honey, wanna go night fishing, it will be fun?" "You can eat ice cream on the boat".

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

@@bassfishingwiththeantichri2921 🤣😂🤣😂 I really like your humor,that's some funny 💩💩 there 😂🤣

[@cadenmiller4136]

Facts

[@danluther1741]

First of all, I lived on a lake for almost 30 years. From May to Sept. I fished a chit ton at night. I know the game! If you can still find one, get yourself a BLACK Jitterbug. I used to watch Dance & Martin use em in the 70's & I started 'bout 1980. Use the size just below the Musky size that's bigger than the pathetic little jitterbugs Wallyword still sells. If you can get several, experiment by bending both sides of the bill down a bit (with a pair of pliers) to get a deeper "gurgle." Be QUIET & stealthy. NO light. ( you'll get used to it) Cast parallel to the bank first then fan cast open water. I fished from the bank 99% of the time & used to amaze my non fishin friends who just wanted to tag along by sayin' "watch this!!" The blow ups were awesome & if you're quiet enough, you'll have bass follow the Jitterbug right to your feet & scare the begeezus outta you when they attack!! It's damn sad that this amazing lure has apparently been forgotten!!

[@normanham8566]

I haven’t forgotten the Jitterbug. Been using one for years. It’s a killer lure! Buzz baits, spinner baits and the XL Musky Jitterbug are my top picks for night fishing. Roland turned me on to the Jitterbug XL. 👍🏼🎣😎

[@kenneth9874]

They'll definitely get you to setting the hook off to the side, they sure work but if you miss they will fly back! Lol my favorite fishing farm ponds at dusk as a teenager

[@skulliezmckrackin1320]

I used tips from this video to land by personal best (previously 3.5lb) and have caught 4 over 4lbs this week. Thanks for the invaluable info

[@shaunroberts9361]

More night time. Cannot wait to a dingy boat and do some night fishing. Thank you TIM. Good job

[@ThePerfectComboFishing]

You definitely got the juices to go at night flowing. You are so right, hearing the explosion is an adrenaline pumping rush.👊🏻

[@tacticalbassin]

Its so much fun!

[@alancall5113]

Large black jitterbug The only way to go must try Keep them coming great tips

[@baconatorgames]

I love how much knowledge this man has

[@m2m-minutestomidnightbassi925]

Yes please. More night videos. If you notice my username, I’m a die hard night bass fisherman. Have seen all previous ones you’ve posted over the years and they’re fun to watch. Would also love to know the best camera/lens/lighting equipment to use. This was an article on just Jack Hammers at night. We use most of what you mentioned Tim but my primary deep(er) water bladed jig is a 3/4 (Jack Hammer) to 1-1/2oz (Custom) bladed jigs with a big 8” Single tail musky grub. White grub in clear bright and black for dark and it stained water. It’s a big body and profile from all directions but that tails easily folds up when a fish hits, unlike big soft body swimbait trailers. Hooks up percentages are super high. Guys are amazed that fish as small as 3lbs have 100% of the bait engulfed. Total package length is 10-1/4” and a minimum of 1-3/4oz. Give it a try Matt and Tim. It gets the most violent strikes I’ve ever had at night. Wayyy more than when using normal trailers on bladed jigs chicago.suntimes.com/platform/amp/news/2019/5/11/18618918/largemouth-bass-to-tolkien-lighting-up-fishing-after-hours

[@gearllowe849]

I want to see a lot more night time fishing ,If you all will. Thank's!

[@patrickdillon1485]

This video was extremely helpful. I am night fishing for the first time this evening. Thank you for all of your videos, I have learned a lot from your channel.

[@joespafford6499]

Love night fishing

[@charlieboutin3341]

Thank you for these Great videos! I’ve night fished many years to beat the Texas heat. 1 windy dark night wade fishing caught around 10 nice bass on black Zara spook..then one broke off. Didn’t get a single bite on light colored one but about 30 casts later hooked something..reeled in.. it was my black Zara! Still have and use it 20 years later 🙂. (ps) I do astronomy also, use a red filtered flashlight or lights and it won’t affect your night vision tying knots, landing fish etc. Great fishing to everyone 🎣. God Bless

[@CB4basser1]

Grrreat tips again. Summer time is tough and if you're not trying out night fishing (safely) you're missing out. Love the MAGNUM Baits stick baits, and don't forget about the large Craw offerings as well.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Great video Tim! Thank you for this. I’ve caught almost all my biggest fish at night out here in CA

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks!

[@Elyasib38]

Very informative man, thank you!!! Love your videos, keep'em coming...

[@TheGangPrez]

This is sooooo true lol went for the last full moon in June and boy was it fun but DEPTH PERCEPTION was off!! Casting on shore, slamming a few into the side of the boat & losing a few its definitely a challenge that I cant wait to take on again. We caught a ton but nothing massive YET!! Love the vid 👌🏽

[@briannelsen1419]

Love night fishing!!!

[@jaredkemperfishing]

YEEESSS!!!! TB night video...been waiting for a night vid forever and need more!! Night tournament fisherman around the country thank you!! Will comment again after I watch it

[@jaredkemperfishing]

Thanks for covering all the bases and you made some great points. My lake is a deep lake and finesse works best most of the time but I will be trying some of the tips in this vid. Thanks again guys!!

[@michaeljohnston4167]

Hell yea! I'll be going out tonight. This should be a good one

[@brucecorney6968]

Great info as always... Tactical Bassin is my go to fo info and techniques !!!

[@TheFishingExperience916]

It's good to see Tim little back on the video haven't seen him in a month

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks! Its been a crazy two months for Matt and I. Seems like our schedules just haven't lined up much. Hopefully things will get back to normal here soon.

[@erniesanders3724]

Another great video from the best bass fishermen on the internet. Thanks Tim. God Bless from Western Kentucky.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Ernie!

[@TheGdspruill]

Huge believer in that Moon I normally fish it when moons below my feet. But on the phases 3 days Before the full 3 days after the full is usually where I get on a neap tide being that my Waters tidal and the bait doesn't get pulled out. Another great video!!!

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

Well done Tim,The Rat is my favorite night time lure,that thing is Killer,I use the Spro bbz50,absolutely love it,keep the night videos coming boys 👊👊👍👍

[@user-xh3ld3wx4s]

Ｉ　ｌｏｖｅ　ｎｉｇｈｔ　ｆｉｓｈｉｎｇ！　Ｔｈａｔ’ｓ　ｒｅａｌｌｙ　ｅｘｃｉｔｉｎｇ！

[@myronhigbie8708]

Great video I love night fishing

[@mindobersaglia3374]

Love night time fishing ! just wished more tournament was done then.

[@shaunroberts9361]

Nice. Good Vlog Tim. Thank you for Sharing.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Shaun!

[@Habitphc69]

Love night time vids

[@garretthall2651]

Love these videos!!!

[@davidbaker9271]

Awesome video Tim always informative videos love tacticalbassin

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you David!

[@BayJoua]

Awesome! You guys answer to my request. Best channel on KZbin!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!

[@impendingdoom385]

Last couple of nights I've had great luck! 3 and 4 pounders! 6in senkos are my go to for nearly every condition. But last night I caught a 3.5lb largemouth on the bullfrog pad crasher my first time ever using one!🤘🎣🤘

[@ksoutdoorsports]

Lots of good night fishin' info right there.

[@TheWaterHopper]

That summer night bite can be just 🔥 giants come out in the dark.

[@venture8360]

The WaterHopper yeah giant bass and giant mosquitos

[@brianhulse3769]

Good stuff as always. Smartest fisherman on the internet.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Brian!

[@brianhulse3769]

@@tacticalbassin it's absolutely true. I have learned a whole lot from you and Matt.

[@jeffkulbago1364]

Focus Tim! Cracking me up. Great video. Can’t wait to try some of these techniques and baits.

[@johnnyboysky2274]

Thank you I will apply what you have taught cause summer daytime fishing yea forget about it lol

[@bassn102]

Love the videos and would like to see some night fishing, I know it hard to video at night though. You need to go smallmouth night fishing if you haven't!

[@tacticalbassin]

Check out this video we did several years ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kICqhKCmqcZ8pbs

[@4finch]

Some new bank fishing videos would be awesome. Im in CA as well and have grown up fishing the delta and surrounding rivers. Have a blast but would love to hear your guys’ opinions/techniques about it. Maybe include the types of baits, where to target, when to throw what ect... thanks guys.!

[@riverrabbit9666]

Ty 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@xMILKISx]

You didn’t mention one piece wake baits for when it is calm. I’m at over 100 fish on one Rago Roach one piece rat at night. It gets slammed.

[@alexduzan7776]

my grandpa has bean telling all of this stuff he calls it premo time and top secret stuff but i was just waiting for u guys to do a vid luv your vids

[@toddmiller3640]

Love a black jitterbug or a black jackal chop cut at night

[@raymondpadilla65]

couldn't wait for this video 🤤

[@84neilbone]

You should be recording this video at night time catching fish bud lol, It's so sunny. I like you're tips though.

[@packinaglock]

I've been really giving night fishing some thought lately. Here in Florida it's so damn hot and humid and out right miserable during the summer. You just stand there and drip during the day. You'd have to be mindful of gators though.

[@darrellsanbornjr2088]

Would love to see more fishing at night.

[@23KCOutdoors]

I look Up to You!

[@mikemyers7317]

How do you know which moon phases? Any research, any logs of fishing over decades, or scientific method to ensure objective results? Just curious, thanks for great videos.

[@mynameisnotcory]

I fish nearly every night in the summer. I’ll tell you what works. Dark colored ratl traps in the spring, black buzzbaits and whopper ploppers in the summer. 11:20-11:40 seems to be the golden hour around here

[@joebridges1878]

I think Tim is just as cool as Matt. tournament prep,

[@nickel6400]

I would like to see more night fishing....Tylot

[@kyletweed1844]

have yall ever tried glow in the dark soft plastics? would love your take on them

[@bassfishingnyc9983]

Would be nice to see you guys do it !! Now that you’ve talked about it a few years

[@tacticalbassin]

Check out this video. Its a video we did several years ago fishing with an Infrared Camera in pure darkness. Enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kICqhKCmqcZ8pbs

[@poorman1ktm990]

love night fishing with bat and duck and rat and frog

[@FiciousCritik]

Tim, you guys are the best. Been watching TB for many years. That said…I think…maybe you misspoke. 6 or 7 night period? 1:36 -> 6 night period, 3 nights prior and after, each new and full moon. ?Not to include the “new” nor ”full’? If included, it’s a 7 night period.

[@sethrogers1327]

More… feed me more Seymour. Absolutely love night fishing! Honestly, I like fishing more at night! I feel like it has improved my fishing all around. Obviously, you are using very little of your visual sensory system which I feel hones your touch/tactile and hearing/auditory senses. How important do you feel smell or olfactory is when night fishing?

[@anthonymunster3696]

Thanks Tim! Well done.

[@averagegrind5696]

Need a video on summer afternoons like 6 to 9. It's rough out here fishing 5 fish limits, when it's hard enough to catch any.

[@fishinginthecity2375]

Us weekend fisherman dont get no peace on the water, And the only time we do,your giving up all the info about it! Thanks Timmy ....😂🤣

[@tacticalbassin]

Sorry man :(

[@Yakheadfishing]

I want to learn more about night fishing. I have murky ponds I like to fish but I have not done so at night yet.

[@garym2293]

Love throwing rats!! Cheers!! :))

[@buck19]

Headlamps def spook fish. We get 90% of our bights with headlamps off. I think the act of shutting the lamp off triggers the bight. I cant count how many times i hook up within 2-3 seconds after shutting it off with the bait already in the zone. But we vertical fish with 6 feet of LED strip under the gunnels. Caught a 24" landlocked last time i was out.

[@NRVOutdoors]

So.. essentially it's best to just look at it the same as day time fishing with some minor changes of color? Everything you explained 100% makes since

[@smokeonthewater8259]

Please do more night fishing videos

[@justinstruyck9989]

I always have a chartreuse&blue skirted swimjig with a chartreuse&blue swimbait trailer and a chartreuse spinnerbait double willow 1gold 1 silver with 4in chartreuse curly tail or white double silver white 4in curly tail tied on. I personally haven't had the best luck with Colorados less than 10 fish in 15yrs of night fishing no joke.

[@jimhaney3740]

Question - When you guys fish at night with no lights to preserve your night vision, do you use your bow depth finder? Or do you have that shut off?

[@liamlowes1666]

The ABT 2 joint four inch body works pretty good when you walk it but it's 52$ but it's only good when you walk it slowly and it moves so much water and the joints make it sound so good to me and the bass.

[@Ponds2Pelagics]

Caught my PB at night on a glide bait.

[@101evo]

I have never tried night fishing but sounds like it would be fun and stay out of the high heat. There is no way I could go all night and it does not get dark here till around 10 pm. My question is if I went out let's say 3 am so to fish dark which would allow me to fish till about 10 am and avoid the heat of the day, would that be worth it?

[@HomeGrownPyro1]

Love night fishing, seem to have better luck then...Most times q jitter bug tied on my line is all I bring and they hammer them

[@cjohnson1035]

HomeGrownPyro 5/8oz black jointed jitterbug is the best night time lure EVER

[@HomeGrownPyro1]

@@cjohnson1035 oh yea it is...definitely seem to get more bites with the jointed ones

[@cjohnson1035]

HomeGrownPyro Yep, cast out, crank in a couple of reels, let 'er sit for a couple seconds, and then just barely give it a twich with your rod tip.... Jointed Jitterbug does a 180 in place..looks exactly like a real critter.....Hmm....Best Ever....dang...I'm going fshn ronight

[@HomeGrownPyro1]

@@cjohnson1035 haha yep your just twitching it along, can't see shit just waiting to hear that cinder block getting tossed in the water sound haha...good luck if ya go out tonight

[@dennishodson990]

MORE-MORE !!!!

[@troyh3192]

Me and my dad throw red shad culprits on lake Murray nights the water is usually clear

[@justinbuckles120]

What would you suggest for a clear spotted bass lake that gets a lot of night fishing pressure like lake linear?

[@kennyfisher5215]

Hey Matt I use rope black lights and cleat blue line . Do you believe that level of light spooks fish?

[@patriciamoran1278]

What is your opinion about changing from treble to single. I'm new to bass fishing

[@chrisporter3581]

Any drop shot worm suggestions for night fishing?

[@Matthew4Nineteen]

Would you use the same tactics for small mouth bass?

[@pescaatx6944]

Can y’all make an in-depth video on the Evergreen ND 180 Wakebait?

[@tacticalbassin]

We've talked about that bait in several of our wakebait / swimbait videos in the past. What exactly are you wanting help with?

[@sstig13]

How do you feel about scents for night fishing. You think that would help fish find the baits in the dark?

[@Garcia_Familia_Adventures]

Any chance you guys can do a video on tubes? Or is it not a time for it now?

[@tylerbox7867]

I was fishing the other night with a white and silver crazy crank and caught bluegill crappie bass and porch super clear lake

[@tylerbox7867]

Sorry perch fucking spell check everything else works as well

[@bertsalas]

What’s your setup/line when throwing the Rat?

[@jeremystorm4350]

What about clear lake no moon. What colors would you reccomend? For jigs spinners and cranks

[@tacticalbassin]

I really like natural with the high moon and darker for no moon.

[@DCope864]

Hey I’m looking for a worm and light jig rod around 200-300$ any suggestions?

[@aaronsnodgrass5485]

Cant find that red/black willow spinnerbait on TW...

[@drumandball]

I need input... Gonna finally bite the bullet and get an LV-500 but I can only afford one color. Part of me wants to go with a craw color because I’ll be fishing it a lot in the colder months. But I’ve also heard that ghost minnow is butter. Help me decide!

[@richardbossman9875]

I asked this when Matt covered moon phases and water clarity but IF you fish clear water under a full moon would it be better to fish shade lines like you would midday?

[@jordanbertram9926]

Richard Bossman I have seen nights on my home lake(lake Cumberland) that shade lines was key.

[@user-ht7vb8sv2m]

Do you use Fluor or Braid for night fishing?

[@MrShawnmg]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@MySpinner]

when ya say night fishing this applys to like 10 pm or so fishing right not just right when sun goes down?

[@michaelhmartin]

Sundown to sunup! 👀😎

[@LunkerswithLandon]

I use the smaller rat from g rat baits and in my local lake, in California that is pressured and the biggest fish I’ve caught out of it is a 1.5 pounder, I was using the rat and caught a 3.5 pounder. I got footage of the catch on my go pro, but then that sd card got corrupted.

[@woodsballmlz]

So what about black lights and green lights? I’ve seen a lot of boats at night with those

[@Mjones8383]

What if your going on a no moon night. As a night tournament guy when the moon is out its a blast when there's no moon it's really tough.

[@DubH46]

The night video he mentioned that Matt did last year went in depth with all of that stuff.

[@tacticalbassin]

It most likely has to do with your water clarity. Try switching up colors and styles of baits.

[@rafabonati7757]

Tim, I have way too many squirrels 🐿 in my neighborhood. No predators. Can I use squirrels instead of a rat?

[@michaeljohnston4167]

Dude the Cl8 full size possum or the rago sewer rat would be deadly!

[@erniesanders3724]

Baltimore has an abundance of rats. Free for the taking. 😂

[@jacksonrhodes1500]

Question Tim.. I was fishing a pond last night and was able to see a monster large mouth about 4 feet off shore. I was throwing a Ned rig and all sorts of stick baits but he would just get real close to the bait but never would bite. Any tips on landing this fish?

[@Mikefantasia22]

Sounds like it recently spawned and has the omd pisf spawn bmues/lockjaw. Where are you located, it's late for a spawn but I've seen it as late as July

[@jacksonrhodes1500]

Lt. Frank Drebin Maryland

[@cesarorozco3963]

what kind of spinners and spinnerbaits do I used?

[@user-by6yc8yl7v]

Bring a white spinnerbait and a black spinnerbait. If you're in low cover run Colorado blades, If thick run willowleaf.

[@jeremyconkwright3636]

How do like to fish the g ratt I've got one and really kinda lost on it dont seem to get much action of it with a straight retrieve and my line catches the front hook when twitching it

[@lexm0]

Use braid to mono