Night Fishing Tricks For Summer Bass!
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- BIG BASS BITE AT NIGHT! If you aren't night fishing in Summer, you're missing a huge opportunity to catch monster fish! When Summer heat gets unbearable, turn to the dark for an opportunity at big bites without the sweltering heat. Here are some tips that break the night fishing mold, to help you catch more fish.
We've all heard the same things about night fishing. Traditional knowledge like "Fish big worms", "don't forget the rattle", "you have to use a Colorado blade" are constantly passed around like fact. The truth is, night fishing is very similar to fishing in the day. Whites, browns, chartreuses, are all viable color options when night fishing, you just need to figure out what your fish prefer. As a rule of thumb we've found that darker colors work on darker nights (new moon) and brown, white, and chartreuse work better on right nights (full moon).
Below you'll find links to some of our favorite night fishing baits and gear. We've included our favorite colors for each, as well as the hooks and weights we use, where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
FAVORITE JIG...
Jig- Dirty Jigs No-Jack (3/4 oz): bit.ly/2fx8YBI
Color: Black and Blue, Hematoma, Molting Craw
Trailer- R.I. Sweet Beaver: bit.ly/29W3RZW
Color: Blank Check, Hematoma, Delicious
FAVORITE WORM...
Worm- Netbait 11" C-Mac: bit.ly/2OxtIzR
Color: Junebug, Black Blue Flake
Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap (5/0): bit.ly/2sBsR1Z
Weight- Swagger Tungsten "Vader" Flippin (1/2 oz): bit.ly/2NjDYtV
Peg- VMC Sinker Stops (Medium): bit.ly/38XLQd4
WORMS...
-Netbait C-Mac: bit.ly/2OxtIzR
Color: Junebug, Black Blue Flake
-Zoom Ol' Monster: bit.ly/2adPtjs
Colors: Black Emerald, Blueberry, Candy Bug
-Berkley 10" Power Worm: bit.ly/2cxomPX
Colors: Black, Black Blue Fleck
-Berkley 12" Power Worm: bit.ly/2Xj2IHm
Colors: Black, Black Blue Fleck
TOPWATER...
-R2S Tactical 210 Wake: bit.ly/3aV6peA
Colors: SC Minnow, Tactical Shad
-PB Rat Single Joint 2-Piece: bit.ly/2OKJZBH
Colors: White Black, Brown Black, Black
SWIMBAIT...
-Bacca 6" Burrito: bit.ly/3p5SkiW
Colors: Pearl White, Unicorn Poop, Threadfin Shad
SWIM JIG...
Jig- California Swim Jig (3/4 oz): bit.ly/2auXfmx
Colors: Alabama Bream, Crappie, Gizzard Shad
Trailer- Gambler Big EZ: bit.ly/3axLYRV
Colors: Phantom, New Shad, Gold Rush
CHATTERBAIT...
Bait- Zman Evergreen JackHammer (1/2 oz): bit.ly/2popvj6
Colors: Black Blue, Bruised Green Pumpkin, Green Shad
Trailer- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad (5.5): bit.ly/2UFkCD7
Colors: Hematoma, Blizzard Gizzard
SPINNERBAIT...
Bait- Damiki TOT Type 1 (3/4 oz): bit.ly/368VED0
Colors: Bluegill, Luxury Gold, Pearl White Plus
Trailer- Keitech Swing Impact Fat (4.3): bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Gizzard Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
CRANKBAIT...
Bait- Rapala DT 20: bit.ly/2BL0UYl
Colors: Citrus Shad, Helsinki Shad, Big Shad
FAVORITE BIG WORM/BIG JIG COMBO...
Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: bit.ly/2OSVNwH
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (65 lb): bit.ly/2clBRiQ
BUDGET SWIMBAIT/WAKEBAIT COMBO...
Rod- Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: bit.ly/3tT8bS2
Reel- 13 Fishing Concept A3: bit.ly/3GLddq8
Line- Power Pro Braid (65 lb): bit.ly/2aFg46b
BUDGET ALL-AROUND COMBO...
Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy: bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Power Pro Braid (65 lb): bit.ly/2aFg46b
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MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY...
Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex 112: bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics- Humminbird Solix 15: bit.ly/35HuPRY
Anchors- Minn Kota Talons: bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Net- Frabill Conservation PLD 2612: bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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
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I just caught my PB while night fishing on a 10 1/2 in zoom big ol monster worm. These fellas know what they are talking about. I’m super greatful I found this channel.
Man that Is awesome.
Yep, i picked up them Nichols tape worms and caught a 5.13lb using a drop shot at night on a kayak. It was awesome
@@DFWdarin congratulations 🎊That’s a Hoss! Mine was 4.83!!! That may not be big to other folks, but to me it was super Fun. With all The tips I’m learning from these fellas, I believe my double digit trophy is going to be on my line very SOON!!! Good luck 🍀 buddy 😎👍🏻👍🏻
@@bassingwithawesomejohnson3202 that's a great fish! I bet it was exciting
Likewise. My success skyrocketed once I actually started applying the stuff I learn here. These guys are awesome
Caught my PB 6lbs up in CT my first time night fishing last month on a floating 6inch swim bait. Even had fireworks going off less than 5 minutes after almost as if congratulating me! lol definitely a believer in night fishing now
I can relate to getting owned by a huge bass at night.. I've been broke off by quite a few at night but there's one that hit my 3/4o rattle trap and I'd be damned if he didn't swim straight for the only tree stump for 20 yards and proceed to wrap around it and I was rearing back trying to stop him but the drag was coming out and i got a good look with my headlamp right before he broke me off that image sticks in my head every time I go past that stump..
I love the night fishing videos. We need more of these each year
I love fishing at night. My top 4 bass were caught at night.
My current favorite night fishing lure is a Jackall Pompadour Jr.
I never thought I would like night fishing till I found out that there's a lot less pressure and a lot less anglers at night, then it became kind of my fav.....
Excellent. But a Buzzbait is a must for me. Pat Cullen caught 1,113 10 lb plus bass at night on primarily Buzzbaits.
Do more stories of u and Matt fishing. Those are so cool.
Yesss
From the first part of July threw the fall I do the vast majority of my fishing in the dark, good thing about working second shift and getting off work at 11 pm. But I have most definitely had some of my best times fishing at night with the new moon and the full moon! Great video as always!!
Red and green headlamps also tend to attract way less bugs I've found. The bugs can get really thick depending on where you live.
thanks for doing another nite time vid, Tim. I fish at nite and echo your comments on not using too much light at nite. When i move from spot to spot, i see a bright white headlamp. However once i get near, I immediately change to a green headlamp. it’s perfect. I know green doesn’t spook fish and it gives me plenty light in the boat as well. I have option for red too, but green much better imo. Agree , hard to beat ole Monster or cMac worm. 👍
Inspiration and motivation given again. I tried a week ago and caught one and only got three bites. I’m gonna reload and try this
My home lake is a high pressured lake and night fishing here has produced the biggest bass I've caught out of the lake. Once you get used tonight fishing it's really fun actually
my lake is similar. the only boat ramp closes at sun down and opens at first light so if you own property on the lake its game on on summer nights
@@Polyvalent dang that sounds like a lot of fun!
I love using a chatterbait at night. I'll have to give these other ones a try. Thanks TacBas
I use to night fish for bass back in the 80s using small live bluegill under a bobber,,My best one doing that method was a 27" ten pounder,,all bass were released...
Caught my teener at night using double bladed black buzz bait!
Could you do a video on fishing before and after a thunderstorm. This time of year in florida we have daily heavy storms and could use some tips on landing some bass.
Yess!! I’ve been waiting for the night fishing video. Question about fishing the full moon, do you treat hard shadow lines at night like you would during noon, or do you find they are less important?
I also want to know the answer to this question... Because I have not been bassin at night and I'm trying to learn as much as I can... I have some plans to do some night fishing soon... Gotta get my education in on it so I have a bit more confidence on the water... I've missed out on night fishing because until now I never had the opportunity, life got in my way... But now that I have a passive income and less obligations I have all the time in the world to enjoy the life that I have been wanting to live... Retirement at 40 is a blessing and my wife and I are living our best life
Great question.
I've always wanted to try this but never felt like there was reward for it, now I shall give er a go thanks guys
Love the Big EZ. They make the Little EZ swimmer too.
I’ve been waiting for this video all year!
Awesome video, thank you for this video. I like fishing at night but getting good information on what will make me a better fisherman at night is where it's at
If you're Texas rigging, use a peg, brass weight and a glass beed for sound. The glass beed can make a big difference at night. It's not so good for day though for me. Also trie supper slow retrieves, hop it and drag it. A lot of times the fish are biting but you can barely feel anything, you just feel a tad of resistance. Don't be afraid to set the hook on any kind of different feeling retrieves. Good luck buddy.
You mentioned the bug spray, i would add to make sure to avoid using repellent that contains deet. Not for the obvious health concerns surrounding it, but primarily because largemouth HATE it. If you have bug repellent on your hands that contains deet and then handle your lures and touch your line there is a chance they'll avoid it.
Need more memory lane guys. Great video. 🤟
Great job Tim. It sparked or rekindled an interest I have not enjoyed since the early 80's when I lived in Florida. Gonna try it here in VA. Thanks Man!
“And you get that bi- umm fish in there” 😂 love the raw footage so much more that the million edits over video guys
Being from AZ. They did allot of fishing at night. And that's something I have not did allot of. But going to have to get out there and start fishing at night for sure.
The one I’ve been waiting for. I’m a dim headlight connoisseur lol. I’m partial to those rayovac sportsman cap lights if you can you find one. I pack a brighter one for when needed. Rats (wakes), popping frogs and swimbaits are my favorites
Nice Tim I went last night on Kentucky lake. Only one out there empty parking lots 😂😂 Smallmouth love that night time this time of year for sure 👍👍
Caught a 6 lb 6 oz largemouth this morning that had a full-grown rat sticking out of its throat. Time to start throwing a wake bait!
Really enjoyed the stories. You guys should do that more often. 👍
Yeah some fish definitely eat at different times. The lake I fish is small but produces. I catch all the bigger ones after 7-8pm. On top water too
Got my R2S Tactical Wake in the mail this weekend. Now I wish I would have bought 2 just so I could save one to display. It looks great in the wooden box it comes in.
Nice job guys! It ought to be great in this situation as well. Cant wait to get it out on the water.
Boilers rite next to the boat in the background 🤣 appreciate the tips 💯
Nice touch I like the box.
that california swimjig with a bigEZ has been my go to comb for many years.....
Thanks Tim! Gonna toss that Tactical Wakebait next time out!
Just got back from my local pond and had bass schooling up on some threadfin shad and caught my first 3 largies on topwater with a white popper started fishing in pitch black dark at 5 am. I was using a 5'6" medium rod and they were absolutely destroying my popper so hard I didn't even need to hook set. And got shook off by a definite pb largie which isn't hard to beat lmao my current pb is only 3 and a half lbs.
I recommend a little bigger rod if your going to break that p.b...otherwise 💔 is coming.7 ft medium for most treble hooked water baits and 30-40 lb braid or 15 lb mono .
Hey thanks Tim! Might you have a good resource for How the eyes of most fish work?
That Netbait C Mac is one of my favorite big worms super underrated!
On hood!
I always use a head lamp with red lights. It helps transitions from red like to dark. And it’s not to bright.
Whopper ploppers and squarebills are also great night time lures.
Even here in ohio I night fish from spring until even Into mid November .
My favorite night fishing spot is close to home and gin clear and deep.
I will warn you , I fish from a kayak mostly and beavers are either curious or territorial and they tend to swim the banks so it's easy to spook them and vice versa.
A lot of good tips here Tim.. For the life of me I can't figure why people give up on the old school baits such as the jitterbug . When I was younger I had many a good night fishing. You did skip over the main reason I no longer night fish. Mosquitoes!! I don't care how much bug deterrent you use or where you put it They will get you. It seems after you're out for an hour or so they lighten up , that is until you have to load your boat. Then it's Katie bar the door every man for themselves . After you fished as many years as I have you'll understand why I don't night fish anymore.. Fair weather fisherman know.Give me the early morning.
I have a rat with a jitterbug lip and it gets smashed at night time so much fun to throw
Is the South America fishing video ever getting released?
Protecting your night vision is critical in infantry combat. That and freezing in place when a flare went up were repeatedly drilled into one during training. Night vision while on the water can’t be overemphasized. 👍🏼🎣
Awesome video. Love the stories!
I've caught my biggest bass during low light and at night. frogs and top water hard baits
Heavy emphasis on the Bug Spray!
My only issue with night fishing is the damn bugs. I love using top water and hearing the big splash
I can't wait to see one of yall catch the next state record out of chick, if anyone can do it yall can
I've said it before Tim. If you see fish blowing up while making a video, we won't be made if you take a cast 😅👍
I really want to try it with my Nod's
As always love the content guys , keep up the great work , was wondering if I’d be out of line to ask for some kind of regional guide like what you might recommend for northern guys & then maybe a southern portion however you’d like to break it down just a thought!
I mostly fish for striped bass on northeast coastline so I'm fishing at night 90 percent of time and i always thought about largemouth at night and the majority of this info is what I would tell someone that never fished at night for striper
Boy i love catching stripped bass behind the dam at night! Such a fight! It's extreme fishing imo
Tim did Zoom bait co sell and trade hands with someone and doing away with some colors? The color "old purple", especially in the ol monster worm is probably the best bass catching bait to use except in the cold months. You can't find that color very much because it's a special color. Have you ever used any? It's deadly at night and day.
OK..Hitting Clearlake this weekend...New Tactical 210 wake..Thursday night full moon, NIGHT Fishin.....I'm thinking there are going to be a few explosions!!!
We need a DropShot Summer video!
Got my 8.09 pb on a six sense underspin with a kvd magic rage swimmer. 9:30 at night.
A Fatty Trash Fish with the Blade Runner swimbait insert weighted hook deal is my big bait dark sleeper.
I've been fishing at night during the summer times for years and from my own express is during summer night fishing water conditions dont play a role in my fishery all these year what work best is any bait that have lots of action will get you bit...
So at night am I fishing in the lighted areas (moonlight) or in the shaded areas (no moonlight)?
dark colored salamanders have worked really well for me too light weights 3/8oz max, unpegged
What is that you guys are fishing on?
Down here in Oklahoma we used to only fish at night. I'd see people out during the day when I was a kid and I'd wonder why they were fishing during the day. I always thought you was supposed to fish at night. It's too hot to fish during the day down south
Jitterbug
Don't the mosquitoes eat you up at night. Thanks for great video. 👍🏼
Can’t believe you didn’t mention the whopper plopper , I’ve caught all 3 of my 4 PB breakers at night with a big plopper , my recent new PB January 1st in 31 degrees was on a swimbait that got hit skipping a dock tho
So stained water and no moon use darker colors ?
Clear water and full moon use shad and brighter colors?
I've never understood this at night or day. Bait fish, pan fish, crawfish etc are the same color day or night , moon or not ,stained or clear water and the bass are still feeding on them relentlessly. In my opinion it has more to do with covering water and getting your bait in front of more fish for more opportunities. Once you've figured out what color and style bait they want that trip , then put the trolling motor down and cover water
I love the nez rat at night
I went night fishing in my belly boat and it was fun yet terrifying cause something swam into my leg while i was paddling with my flippers
Happened to me too lol
Been night fishing for about 3 weeks now on a clear lake, hoping to go into my second tournament feeling confident about reaching a limit, but I am getting my tail kicked. Two fish on any trip, and nothing I have watched videos seem to be clicking. Dragging big black worms around brush piles on ledges, dark topwater lures (at the bank and parallel) wacky rigged in the light and letting it slowly sink then repeat, dragging a craw down rocks, dark chatterbaits in the shallow, the only lure with multiple catches is with a double willow bladed in aurora.
I am starting to think I am overthinking this and just need to know where my lay downs and brush piles are in the creeks (like said), and this fish my confidence baits for those situations.
I just got in from throwing a rat all night, I love being out after dark
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Does this work with smallmouth?
my favorite small lake here in nyc, theyve recently been doing some repair work on the dam part so the water level is SUPER low. overall sparse cover,no lily pads, some laydowns but the ends of the laydowns are now in about maybe 1 foot of water. water visibility around 3 feet.
anyone got tips? i gave it a try last night, fished from just before sundown to an hour after, no bites. tried swimjigs, spinnerbait, senko/flukes, topwater popper, underspin with a bellows gill
Make sure your fishing around deeper water even if your not fishing deep.In my experience at night on draw downed lakes,look for points that have a deeper side or a small pocket or flat close to some drop off.Jointed wake bait,bigger profile swimbait(6 inch black is what I like),and a chatterbait are my go to.I also throw a skirtless swim jig with a flapping craw trailer with a rattle and it's always darker colors that work for me(my lake is only 1-2 ft vis at most).
Every burrito I get from TW the tail comes in smashed down. Great bait though.
I'm night fishing tonight so how about timing!?!? 🙏🙏🙏🙏🎣🎣🎣🎣
Mosquitoes!! How do you deal with them. Cause they are so bad in my area they freaking carry you away!!
get yourself a pair of nvg's and you can see your cast, line, and bait lol
Also, can't you use some lights to attract small fish so that the bass come in and then they'll see your lure or bait and take it? I've seen people do that with inshore saltwater fishing. Is that the reason why, that it's different, or would it work for bass fishing as well?
I've heard of people using the underwater green lights to attract bait fish and crappie, which in theory would also attract largemouth feeding on those bait fish. I would imagine they would lurk just outside of the scope of the light and attack the bait fish intermittently. I know that's what largemouth do around marinas and boat docks with big lights on at night.
I've done it this year several times .Quick flash my light on the shallow water shad , especially early in summer,and then throw my lure thru the commotion.It definitely has got me some good bites because in that early summer they are hunting shallow and once their fired up you can get a couple to commit.
You forgot to mention take a friend so you don't scare the s*%$ outta yourself with every noise that comes from the woods. 😂👽☠
What if that friend starts gettin spooked too lmao
@@spyromcfarfenugen better to be spooked with a friend than by yourself I guess 🤷😅
Yea get a slower friend so the coyotes eat them first and youll have a chance to make it to the ride lol
Could you guy's maybe do a video on strategy for fishing algae blooms my home lake is so bad right now that it's murked up the water so much the good grasses can't get enough sunlight to grow
They do have a video of that specific topic from when they lived at clear lake. I believe it’s under their summer videos.
@@richardbossman9875 thank you I'll search it up it's been a struggle lol
I want to see Tim or Matt throw the Whopper Plopper 190 in loon at night!!
What braided line shows up under a black light ?
pick up some fluorescent braid. when i blacklight fish, i prefer to use a fluorescent fluorocarbon or monofilament leader, as opposed to having my mainline fluorescent. I dont know if fish can see UV light bouncing off the line well, but leaders make me feel more stealthy because the only time the line is illuminated is during the cast, as the line is traveling out my guides and through the air. that way i can see where my lure lands, but its usually far enough away that the black light isnt illuminating the leader when the line settles. hope that tip helps.
Sunline flippin or night fc works good. Braid power pro moonshine is good
Yellow J braid
Introduce some new jdm baits
I hate wake boats and jet skies!😤
“When there’s no Work, you go Fishing”...
“When there’s no Fishing, you go at Night!”…
No list is complete without a buzz bait!!!!!!!!!!!
I want to chime in here, I feel that catching giants at night is not as noteworthy, it’s to easy. You could put hooks on a block of wood a catch them. This is my opinion
I catch more bass at night than doing the day I will go with a Drop shot with any plastic and there hitting it
The mosquitoes will literally carry you away down here in south Louisiana.
Why would using a darker color at night be better? I would think that the fish wouldn't be able to see it.
It's the dark silhouette, against the night sky...makes a nice shadow..easy for fish to see
@@andybales7318
Well I could see that being like that if I was fishing in the sky, but I'm not, I'm fishing in the water that's dark. Throw something dark in a dark room can you see it? Of course not.
@@danaparks8812 not sure the science behind it,but it works is all I can tell you.Caught a 37 lb limit this summer and all of the fish came on black baits whether they were chatterbait,top water,jig,or swimbait.Went to some color variations on those baits and could not get bit consistently.I think if your water clarity is less then two to three ft it makes a difference.Again ,if your a fish looking up to attack,that dark silhouette stands out against the sky and on bottom baits you can do your own test.drop a light colored worm or craw a couple feet down,and compare the visibility to a black one.
@@dontnonowuno9953
I guess we just don't understand how anything black can silhouette in a black sky. Isn't that like putting something black on top of something black? To me it sounds like it would blend right in lake camouflage. I too have had some work using darker colored artificial boots, however I've had some decent luck using some light colored one as well. That's what I'm saying.
Now that I night fish. Day fishing is pointless
You are extremely hard to listen too first off. Maybe you can try to stop repeating yourself 5+ times on everything. Next you start to talk about a topic and you go right back to the headlight again.
You sound like a whiny liberal.change your name
Great advice tim as always, just one critique lol next time you do a night tips video u may want to mention the 🦟 🦟🦟🤣 last week I watched one of your summer night fishing videos and they got me all excited so I packed all my stuff and went fishing after dark. Three tubes of cortisone cream and I'm still trying to figure out if it was worth it🤣 in all seriousness great video as always next I'm going extra prepared: 3 mosquito coils, off, those bracelets, and whatever else they sell that repels mosquitoes LOL