There are at least two great things about August bass fishing.
First, the weather tends to be stable, so bass settle into some of the most predictable patterns of the year. We know they’ll be taking advantage of low-light conditions to feed early and late, and that water temperatures will be higher, along with the fishes’ metabolism and need to feed.
Second, after the sun is up, light levels and temps will cause bass to move to one of three areas: deep water, moving water or heavy cover. And since deep-water fishing is often a difficult hit-or-miss game, and moving water can be tough to find on a lot of reservoirs, heavy cover—or at least the heaviest available cover—is generally going to be our best bet and the most fun way to catch dog-days bass.
GEAR UP FOR SUMMER
Over the course of the year, bass gear runs the gamut from light
