So I'm in Florida. I know it's blazing hot and humid here now. I started bass fishing heavy last December so I fished through the fall bite and springs bite which was amazing. But now that summer is here man I'm having a hell of a time catching fish even flipping jogs and creatures in cover. Is this common for the bite to die down do to the heat and they get slugish? Do any of you even bother going out this time of year?

I usually revert to night fishing during the hottest part of the summer.  Black Jitterbugs, black Spooks, and Black/dark bladed spinnerbaits are my arsenal.  I see you are in Florida so I don't know how safe night fishing can be there.

This time of year the snakes and gators ar certainly cave at night big time.

So I'm in Florida. I know it's blazing hot and humid here now. I started bass fishing heavy last December so I fished through the fall bite and springs bite which was amazing. But now that summer is here man I'm having a hell of a time catching fish even flipping jogs and creatures in cover. Is this common for the bite to die down do to the heat and they get slugish? Do any of you even bother going out this time of year?

 

Hi Joe, its been a while. Summer fishing here in Fl can be frustrating and rewarding. With summer, comes rain, which causes water to move. Finding moving water can help you in finding fish. Fishing in thick cover can also be very productive. Punching the vegetation quickly comes to mind. Lastly, fishing during the cooler part of the day helps sometimes as well. Early morning, early evening, lastly night fishing. Don't worry though, in your part of the woods the cool down will be happening soon enough. Good luck 

Yes it has been a while life caught up fast bought a house have a baby due next month haven't made it out much. But when I do I've been getting skunked. Gonna try this weekend early in the am on the nice clean lake if weather holds

Yes it has been a while life caught up fast bought a house have a baby due next month haven't made it out much. But when I do I've been getting skunked. Gonna try this weekend early in the am on the nice clean lake if weather holds

 

Congrats on both your house and upcoming baby. Fish as much as you can this month, because you will be taking a little break from fishing soon enough. 

This is true lol. I'll be busy as all get out. Luckily the wife enjoys canoeing and fishing and we can do it together. I should be able to get out early Saturday. Before the sun comes up. Does flipping and punching work well if it's still dark out?

The fishing has been spectacular this Summer, you just have to fish when the Sun isn't out so strong.Many bass that don't bite during the day in the Summer will bite during periods of low light-sunrise,sunset, nighttime, and overcast days.Don't be surprise if the amount and size of your bass increase if you fish during these times.

Weightless Zoom Super flukes retrieved slowly with tiny jerks, from a half hour before to 15 minutes after sunset. Watermelon Red Flake or Junebug. Guaranteed you'll catch something eventually. Wash mosquito spray off your hands before touching your gear.