Summer Bass Fishing: Where Bass Go And How To Catch Them!

Summer fishing is amazing when you know where to go! As temperatures rise, bass follow very predictable patterns. Once you know where to find them, its easy to catch fish! Even when Summer temperatures are at their highest, bass behavior can be predicted and you can keep catching fish despite the heat. Quit struggling this Summer and start catching fish!
If you don't know where to look, Summer fishing seems like a lost cause. The bass have separated into two distinct schools and they're not in any of your favorite fishing holes. The first goes shallow into cover and the second heads out to main lake structures. The shallow fish are fun because you can target them with a variety of power fishing techniques. The fish on outside structures group up around current when available and hard bottom when the water is calm. These fish can be caught on a variety of lures and tend to feed in aggressive "bite windows".
Below you'll find links to our "Top Baits For June" video, as well as the key baits we discussed in the video. We've also included details on size and color for each lure, as well as some great budget-friendly rod and reel combos for fishing these baits affectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.
RELATED VIDEO...
•Top 5 Baits For June Bass Fishing: • Top 5 Baits For June B...
TOPWATER...
•Megabass Pop X: bit.ly/3i9T3sg
Colors: Mat Shad, Wagin Hasu, Gill
•Evergreen Shower Blows 105/125: bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Colors: Half Mirror Wakasagi, American Shad
SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...
•Spro Speed Demon: bit.ly/3XGWUC2
Colors: Laundry Matte, Old School Shad
•Lucky Craft BDS 2: bit.ly/2blTVwI
Colors: BP Golden Shiner, American Shad
DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS...
•Rapala DT 16: bit.ly/2BL0UYl
Colors: Live River Shad, Green Gizzard Shad
•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: Mirrored Minnow, Summer Minnow
SWIMBAITS AND TERMINAL...
•Storm 3.5" Largo Shad: bit.ly/3vxP0NB
Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
•Xzone 5.5 Swammer: bit.ly/2PogV0q
Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad, Ghost Shad
•Owner Flashy Swimmer: bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz
•Tactical Bassin Underspin: bit.ly/3JOd8UY
Size: 3/8 oz
WOBBLE HEADS AND CREATURES...
•Xzone Adrenaline Craw: bit.ly/3ebTO5h
Colors: Junebug, TW Dark Junebug, Tilapia
•Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football: bit.ly/2jOY1Ns
Sizes: 1/2 oz 4/0, 3/4 oz 5/0
SHAKY HEAD WORM...
•Netbait BAITFUEL T-Mac Worm: bit.ly/41rJOer
Colors: Junebug, Black Grape
•Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky: bit.ly/2aFOs0V
Size: 3/16 oz
BIG CURLY TAIL WORMS...
•Netbait C Mac 11" Worm: bit.ly/2OxtIzR
Colors: Junebug, Plum
•Xzone 11" Blitz Worm: bit.ly/422SaJA
Colors: Junebug, Plum
BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...
Rod- St. Croix Mojo Bass Glass 7'4" MH: bit.ly/2YIxLy5
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line- Sunline Super FC 12 lb: bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET SHAKEY HEAD COMBO...
Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium Heavy: bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 A (HG): bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Sunline Super FC 12 lb: bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET WOBBLE HEAD/BIG WORM COMBO...
Rod- St. Croix Mojo Bass 7'4" Heavy Fast: bit.ly/3wQ93Zn
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line- Sunline Super FC 20 lb: bit.ly/2p7fxju
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...
TacticalBassin Lure Designs: bit.ly/38YpPIz
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Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex 112: bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics- Humminbird Solix 15: bit.ly/35HuPRY
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Camera- GoPro Hero 9: bit.ly/2KQ0VEI
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Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite life jacket: bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Storage Box: bit.ly/3U9y4cl
Favorite Net: bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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[@christianmullins435]

idk what happened for it to click for me, but I've been watching TB for a long time trying to learn everything I can but I could never put it all together, until recently, I was just out on the lake one day and started to notice all the things I had learned over the years, the fish behavior, the baits, the weather, it all clicked and I started catching them, then it happened again and again and again, and since then out of the 5 local tournaments I've fished this year, I've finished in 3rd twice and 4th once where as last year I could barely make it out of the bottom 5 out of a 20-30 boat field. now when I watch videos I remember seeing examples of what the guys talk about on my lakes and what I could have done differently, I am so insanely grateful for the absolute wealth of knowledge these two give to the community for free, if either of you guys see this, thanks you for all you do for us 1000x over keep it up!

[@timtighe9718]

You guys have the best information, by far. Great job.

[@marclafontaine5615]

Thanks Matt, great informative video, appreciate it! I love it when I can better understand bass behavior.

[@user-nj3yd1km8m]

love this info; always great reminders every year. thank you

[@BillQuick-qo6lp]

Absolutely the best info ever! Appreciate you guys so much! Thanks Matt and Tim!

[@cjnugent4102]

Very informative video, appreciate the lake break down and looking forward to the next one! 👍🏻🇺🇸🎣

[@javierl.xaviman8086]

Excelent video, thanks Matt, cheers up!

[@user-ec1pm5uc5g]

Thanks Matt! Great video !

[@douglasspickler4925]

Thanks for sharing your great information. Well done.

[@wbhenderson6791]

Awesome video ❤

[@RobertMiller-se9cm]

Thank you Matt, great info, truly enjoy tactical bass in’ channel

[@johnniemalone5141]

Great video. Thank you

[@MartinRodriguez-gx9cs]

I struggle to catch fish, I have the boat the rods and the electronics and still have trouble. I enjoy being on the water regardless and your videos give me lots of hope lol thank you for what you do, keep them coming!

[@PonyFoot123]

Sometimes its just your general location that is difficult. I have to drive about 40 min any direction to get to good bass lakes

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

Thank you Matt,your excitement is infectious and you keep it simple ❤👍

[@mcmoney3010]

Great video 👍

[@justpassinthrough7]

Great stuff!

[@tvm2209]

If possibly could you cover stuff for us bank fishermen ? 😢

[@jakechimiak9626]

Yeah man get a yak 😂

[@williamwolongevicz3259]

@@jakechimiak9626a lot easier to say than do

[@Just_A_Name14]

@@jakechimiak9626f a kayak I’m catching fish the same size as tournament winners on the bank

[@poststalone1496]

​@@williamwolongevicz3259even a cheap Walmart yak is going to open up a whole new world for you. You don't need to spend 3-6k on a high end yak.

[@Hondo-kj8hi]

@tvm2209 Hey! Tim has some older bank fishing vids from when they were still in Cali. 🐟👊🏻

[@mikecamalier2653]

Great video Great information. Bassmd

[@kevinloper6551]

Great job on the information Matt, we appreciate it.

[@ungddong_fishing]

도움되는 영상 잘보고갑니다 최고입니다 😅

[@bassfischer4273]

Thanks Matt and a question (for anyone).. For grassy natural lakes (I live in MN), how much do structure elements come into play vs. cover elements? Matt talked a lot about finding the best inside and outside edge cover - makes good sense. I'm also wondering about points, drops, humps, saddles and turns and how to prioritize those vs. the best weed spots.

[@tvm2209]

Not first!

[@DanielTorres-db9zz]

Thank you it’s like I’m in church when I’m waching

[@timothyburns7455]

Huge thumbs up for this video! I was able to crush em the other day using info from last summers videos. This is why I've been subscribed for years. Thanks TB for the awesome videos!

[@dtdionne]

Did I see an Aldebaran BFS 22 in that kayak? Such a great reel.

[@TWC6724]

Perfect timing for this. I went out to S. Holston Lake in TN for the first time. We fished from kayaks in shallow water in coves and none of us caught em. No grass, just occasional submerged trees. We tried everything. I was stumped. I guess they must have been out deeper. Definitely good info to think about.

[@MooseKnuckle8]

I'm a local to South Holston and Boone. Can be good lakes!

[@TWC6724]

@@MooseKnuckle8 That’s good to know. We had four of us fishing that day, and all of us are intermediate anglers. Probably not the best, but not our first rodeo either. Man, we struggled last Saturday. We fished for five hours, and none of us caught a single thing. Makes me think we should’ve gotten closer to the main lake probably.

[@MooseKnuckle8]

@@TWC6724 deep crank and flip during the day. Night time use a little worm or night blades. People catch a lot on Carolina rig also

[@soevasive]

Shade or deep. It's hot. They don't wanna sit and burn either

[@TWC6724]

@@MooseKnuckle8 Damn, I knew I should have tied on a Carolina rig. Definitely doing that next time. 👍

[@AidanSmitfishing]

You guys should do a video on Lake Ontario/the st Lawrence river. And do some largie fishing up north in the smaller mixed bag lakes.

[@puddlejumpersfishing4860]

I seem to learn something from every video you guys drop. Legends right here!!!!!!

[@waynelagarde7956]

Summer time is fun but it's just so damn Hotttt in the middle of the day down here in south Louisiana.

[@roversmith4588]

Hey Matt, I'm from Utah and the lake I mainly fish is only 500 acres and has a completely flat bottom with no rocks, brush piles, grass or trees. It has the 100 yds of grass from the bank and I know how to catch them there but I would like to know how to catch them out deep cause I know they're out there. Thanks a bunch, I'm a huge fan and you've changed how I catch fish completely!

[@mylesG23]

Ay I'm from Utah too, what lake you talking about?

[@joshguthrie8142]

We need another kayak video I miss those sir

[@jamesbrannon6112]

Can you please do a video traveling to watts bar reservoir and breaking down a video like this for that specific lake we are right next to chickamauga

[@jeffahrens6246]

Matt, what and where would you recommend this time of year for Clear lake. There have been a lot of tournaments and the lake is pressured. 70-72 water temps, 2-3' visibility. I Appreciate all the information. Thanks

[@svenadicci1982]

Do you guys ever discuss barometric pressure and how that defects Bass activity?

[@akilidebrady3785]

Back from London and itchin' to get fishin! What you got for us today Tactical Bassin?!

[@Just_A_Name14]

How about don’t comment and just watch 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@mylesG23]

Question: how do you use current to you're advantage when the lake is DEEP. Like the river channel is 40 plus feet down, and doesn't have big channel swings like some of the TVA lakes do. Or if there are channel swings and that kind of stuff, how does current play when the river channel is 150 to 200 feet down (talking about Lake Powell in Arizona here).

[@HuntStewTV]

Do you have any recommendations to those who don’t have the best electronics to see the topography of the rivers and lakes we fish?

[@silvajay6443]

Can you fish structure without sonar? What I'd do to meet up on lake chickamauga for a tutorial.

[@codycantrell2780]

I’m in a natural grass lake that is literally overran by grass. There aren’t many edges just submerging grass everywhere. Every bank is lined with docks as well. Have no idea where to even start.

[@osvaldojimenez8803]

Is there a certain app/website to get the detail of the lake y’all fish?

[@chuchuvasquez]

Anyone know how to use the lowrance hook2 4x,,, waiting for it to come in but it will be my fist time using it and a boat as well,, any tips are greatly appreciated

[@alexjohnson2619]

Hey guys could you do a video on lakes with other predatory fish like striper. My home lake is one of the only in the country where they don’t have to be stocked to it’s loaded with striper and sorting through them on the off shore stuff can be a nightmare

[@dontnonowuno9953]

Sounds like a fun problem to have unless your a tourney fisherman?I fish the lower Colorado and find some big largemouth get mixed in with the bigger striper when they push those deep bait schools.Throwing a six inch swimbait helped me target the green ones better

[@nickmagher7268]

What summer colors should I use in washington state? Been hard to get bites. .

[@kevinedmonds9013]

What card do you use in your humminbird?

[@katelynfoskey1232]

Would lily pads work the same way as grass ?

[@brianbbb7931]

What map system is that I can’t find good river maps

[@TopBananaMan]

Im up in Canada, do these rules apply up here as well? Or is this information specific to the area you are ?

[@markusc.7544]

Early in the morning is about what time?

[@timdarnell7819]

Sun up until mid morning

[@chefrubio5225]

Look at the clouds over his left shoulder, is that natural??

[@richardbossman9875]

Do bass use shadows in the shallows under full moon also or do they not seem to care?

[@tacticalbassin]

They sure do 😁 You're on the right track!!

[@Ryanwills7]

You guys should do lake brake downs. We’re you pick lakes that we leave in the comments. That would be awesome.

[@scottr1274]

You have a brother?

[@jamesbarron1202]

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