ok so here lately ive seen quite a few posts of guys cathin good sized fish at night.is night fishing more productive than fishing in the morning or afternoon? ive never night fished but am wondering if im missing out on somthing big

thanks in advance

RedneckRiot

statistically the biggest fish are caught in the middle of the day between 10am and 2 pm, but for larger than average fish, including some real hawgs, alot of guys prefer nights.

No fishing pressure, No clear vision to spot that the lure is not real food.

I get in moods about it.

The lake is very different at night. You hear more than you see.

If you spook easily I don't recommend it.

The ghostbassboogieman is on the prowl. WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO

thanks avid....i most likely wont be able to fish at night on a boat if at all because id probobly turn over our little jonboat searchin for my stuff lol.but this summer i may be able to because my cousin livves right in front of our pond we fish an i might be able to stay the night and go out and bank fish a couple of good spots....o yea were are the bass at night,the open, cover or wherever?

Night fishing is kewl...........Fish the same stuff(cover/structure) you would during the day...............I would HIGHLY advise bringing a black jointed jitterbug, a black spinnerbait(black Colorado blade & Skirt), and a senko.

I've done great at night with toads and buzzbaits. Down here in Florida summer nights are great for bass fishing.  Beats the heck out of noon day heat.

Night time is the right time for us.

NEVER FISH ALONE AT NIGHT, and Avid is correct, if you spook easily, stay home.

I like the fact that when you take "vision" away from your arsenal, your other senses tweak right up.  REALLY puts you "in tune" with your game.

Night fishing isn't for the bank beater, open water is more conducive.  We have good luck targeting the larger fish that use the security of the night to move from deeper water to the flats to feed.

Big Baits are a favorite to most although I will use everything, depending on what the fish want, right down to a morsel sized craw.

Many swear by black for a color.  Personally, I don't think black is ever a bad choice.  A good rule to go by is to hold the lure up over your head, you want to see a good silhouette of the bait against the night sky.

Hope this helps

Night fishing for smallies is one of my favorite things to do. We catch a lot of good fish at night here in Western Maryland. The downside is that there are a lot of night tourneys here. That put aside, I usually start fishing at night around the middle of July. To make a long story short we fish bottom structure like rocks and gravel from the bank to about 10' of water along drop offs, points and flats. I use jigs and tubes with rattles and slooooowly drag them along the bottom. I call it  counting rocks. They are very aggressive at night as well. We also fish docks that are lighted and draw in bait fish. Top water baits like a Spook or Tiny Torpedo can be good as well but, its hard to beat a tube and rattle. The bats will drive you nuts as they constantly hit your line at night and when you are half asleep you set the hook on nothing,lol. Give it a try, its something we look forward to every year.

"counting rocks"- great analogy, I'll be using that in the future.  A very good way to describe what we mean when we say "fish it slow"

I had some good times last year fishing a black buzzbait (from the bank) after dark.  The great thing about topwaters during the day is seeing the strike.  The great thing about it at night is seeing nothing.  You nerves are strung tighter than Ted Nugent's bow (stole that from some one on here; sorry, forgot who) on every cast.  When the strike comes, it'll just about give you a heart attack!

Good times!!!

Night fishing areas: I normally fish the same areas fished during the day with one exception; night lighted areas. Lighted docks, lighted boat ramps, a row of camps with lights along the bank or a single camp with a light near the water. I know a killer spot on Toledo Bend where a road parallels the water's edge with several streetlights within 10 yards of the water. These lighted areas are also productive during a new moon and should be fished thoroughly.

Shallow verses deep water: I have not noticed a distinct advantage one way or the other. I will normally fish both areas thoroughly staying with the one that produces the best results. However shallow water does offer a greater opportunity to use different baits.

The lake i usually fish in the summer is VERY busy with boat traffic so night fishing is the way to go.  I "count rocks" too, but I use a 7.5" Culprit Red Shad Worm and they tear it up.  You'll notice that when you catch one, you'll catch 2 or three more right after, then the action will slow for a while and the whole process will repeat.

I have done two articles on night fishing and many seminars, and I also guide at night. So if you want PM me for more info. And yes you can catch big bass at night. Most people fish the wrong spots and you need to do some home work on your lake!

I have done two articles on night fishing and many seminars, and I also guide at night. So if you want PM me for more info. And yes you can catch big bass at night. Most people fish the wrong spots and you need to do some home work on your lake!

No need to be stingy.  Why not share it here with everyone?  I'm not trying to be rude, but this is a topic on which many of us could, I'm sure, use some expert advice.

I've wrote two articles here on night fishing so I'll say SHARE  

Blue/Black fat ikas and a black spinnerbait.

Oh yeah, and some bug spray.

Night time is the right time for us.

NEVER FISH ALONE AT NIGHT, and Avid is correct, if you spook easily, stay home.

I like the fact that when you take "vision" away from your arsenal, your other senses tweak right up.  REALLY puts you "in tune" with your game.

Night fishing isn't for the bank beater, open water is more conducive.  We have good luck targeting the larger fish that use the security of the night to move from deeper water to the flats to feed.

Big Baits are a favorite to most although I will use everything, depending on what the fish want, right down to a morsel sized craw.

Many swear by black for a color.  Personally, I don't think black is ever a bad choice.  A good rule to go by is to hold the lure up over your head, you want to see a good silhouette of the bait against the night sky.

Hope this helps

Great advice. LBH nails this one again.

Eyedabassman, come on man, give it up. I am always open to learn. I need all the help I can get. I love to night fish and I am sure if you guide at night you can help a brother out. Give it up dude,lol.

Hey Avid, I learned not to take my girlfriend fishing at night, it will cut your fishing time down a few hours, or, ummmm, in my case, two minutes,lol. ;D

no experience with it, but it was mentioned on a chatterbait thread under "Fishing Tackle," i bet they are dynamite at night!!!!!!!!!

OK guys, I will post later today on the night fishing, but I have to go to work now. I will get back to you tonight. I did not mean to be rude sorry! :'(

I love fishing at night, especially in the middle of summer.  Less boats cooler air temps and so much more peaceful out there.  Just remember that black is the key for baits at night.  I love to fish a big 10" worm at night in black.  Either work it on bottom or swim it like a snake you will have a great time if you give it a try.

Gotta love night fishing. Black jitterbug, black culprit worm, a Pop-R and a loaded deck sweeper in case Mr. No Shoulders sneaks up on the party.

The bats will drive you nuts as they constantly hit your line at night

b-b-b-b-b-b-b-b-BATS???!!!!    

"I do believe in Spooks, I do I do I do believe in Spooks"  

Hey Avid, I learned not to take my girlfriend fishing at night, it will cut your fishing time down a few hours, or, ummmm, in my case, two minutes,lol. ;D

I like your sig, but I don't think you have the entire quote.

What is life?

It is the flash of a firefly in the night.

It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime.

It is the little shadow which runs across

the grass and loses itself in the sunset.

It is the toe of the camel in a tight pair of Levi's.

Yup, that's it.  

Couldn't help but realize there is a missing element of safety. If you'r using top water, be sure to do your hook sets low, hard, and to the side. Flying lures at night are worse than the boggie man or the bats!