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I've been told by many old timers to hit the rivers during the hot summers and fish the lakes and ponds during the spring and fall.

But do i listen? Nope I go out at the wee hours of the mornings thats when the bass are on the night shift feeding.

You mean to tell me that there are time when it NOT that hot,   down here in SW Fl those are the fishin conditions 10 months out of the year! ;D

MA_bass, you should try the sunscreen in the spraycans now.

Walgreen brand is fine but if you are a brand name junky then Banana Boat makes it too as I am sure others do.

My girlfriend burns easier than anyone I have ever known, she used this walgreen brand in 60spf I think and she went to Ky Kingdom ALL DAY with some friends while I was on a fishing trip.

She didnt burn a bit, so I tried it on my next outing. Only place I burned was a small spot that I happened to miss with the stuff and I was exposed for most if not all of the sunny part of the day.

Stuff works good man, try it, and that should take care of your worries about fish liking the taste of it as you dont get it on your hands since you dont have to rub it in.

Cyas,

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Hey,

"They" would say early morning or after dusk. That doesn't always fit the average Joe's plan. It's been over 90" for several days here in the Northeast. When I head out, I always make sure I have plenty of water/Gatorade and ice in the cooler, for me and the fish. (the ice not the Gatorade!!) Spray on sunsreen is my new friend. (it looks, well, STRANGE to have you fishing buddy putting sunscreen on ya'!! ;D) I have snacks so my stomach won't get upset, and I fish in the shade alot which leads you right to the fish. A large cup or empty Gatroade jug to cool the deck (and myself) off. And mosty of all, I take it slow and relax; just like laying by the pool.

P.S. 3 lber. at 1:00 p.m. 2 days ago. Hiding right on the edge of the pads, temperature 98" water temp. 84 ". They fish are there in hot weather!!!

ajr

MA_bass, you should try the sunscreen in the spraycans now.

Walgreen brand is fine but if you are a brand name junky then Banana Boat makes it too as I am sure others do.

.....

Cyas,

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Thanks, I'll have to check that out (Wal-Mart brand). I'm a "medium burner" so I usually end up choosing to deal with a mild burn and not risk getting oil on my bait. Good to know that you can get spray too. Sounds like it would be better for the legs and arms. But check out the stuff I mentioned. Its great for putting on your face and other areas where you need to worry about overspray.

Reciently on a 95 plus day I was out fishing and remember another person mentioning tuff conditions like that and how he said go DEEP!

With that and some recient show on T.V. that I saw talking about DROP SHOT fishing I thought hell...y-not!!

I didnt have the correct hook but I was able to catch 3 fish over 2lbs within a couple hours...That's not great I know but the other boats fishing structure and pads pulled diddly!!

I am thinking that maybe with a proper drop shot hook and a better variety of colors in the drop shot worms I might have got a few more...

But who knows...All I do know was at 35-40 feet the waters alot cooler and thats where the fish will be on those hot days....

1. The spray on sun screen bar none! Rocks! Thanks you wife!

2. I cant buy a fish sometimes is it the heat? They will be nailing bait fish around me but i cant geta bite! Trying numerous top water, cranks, worms jeez! There has been alot of rain lately ?

3. I wish i could brake the habit of wanting to fish visual cover and get out to the deep water any ideas ?

-Randy

1. The spray on sun screen bar none! Rocks! Thanks you wife!

2. I cant buy a fish sometimes is it the heat? They will be nailing bait fish around me but i cant geta bite! Trying numerous top water, cranks, worms jeez! There has been alot of rain lately ?

3. I wish i could brake the habit of wanting to fish visual cover and get out to the deep water any ideas ?

-Randy

I think that #3 is the answer to #2. After discussing this thread with my 2 best fishin' buddies as well as when we caught fish and where, we reached the conclusion that (at least where we fish) when the weather gets hot, water temperature trumps structure. We've found that once the water gets warm, the bass will leave their traditional grounds and head for the deeper/colder channels. Areas that aren't worth fishing when conditions are ideal.

If narrowed to day and/or night in warm water, I have found these two time frames to provide best results - 10am to 3pm and 10pm to 3am, now go figure...........

Big O

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I've caught my biggest fish when it was 95-100 degrees - In South Carolina where the humidity and everything else makes it feel closer to 115 (that is actually worse heat than when I was in Iraq wearing full gear, atleast you could breath there!)

I fish creek beds during this time of year - 5 feet with structure (stumps, logs, etc).. I cast parallel to the shore and sit right on the edge of the creek bed where the ledge drops off from 5-15 feet. I sit in the same spot each time I go and I'm always pulling in bass ranging from 5-10 lbs. People then want to come and fish around me because they are having no luck - I don't mind that though, there's enough fish in there for everyone and I like watching people pull in big fish they are not used to catching. To me, I guess it's all about giving and teaching people where/how to fish on lakes they know nothing about.

Just because its hot and you don't catch em back to back, doesn't mean they are not around. Deeper water and cover can provide an oasis for a few sunburnt fish.

But if you still are havin trouble and can't seem to fish just the few cool hours morning and evening dont worry. Autumn is right around the corner.

You can always do a little rain dance and hope for some clouds.

1. The spray on sun screen bar none! Rocks! Thanks you wife!

2. I cant buy a fish sometimes is it the heat? They will be nailing bait fish around me but i cant geta bite! Trying numerous top water, cranks, worms jeez! There has been alot of rain lately ?

3. I wish i could brake the habit of wanting to fish visual cover and get out to the deep water any ideas ?

-Randy

I think that #3 is the answer to #2. After discussing this thread with my 2 best fishin' buddies as well as when we caught fish and where, we reached the conclusion that (at least where we fish) when the weather gets hot, water temperature trumps structure. We've found that once the water gets warm, the bass will leave their traditional grounds and head for the deeper/colder channels. Areas that aren't worth fishing when conditions are ideal.

I think im gonna devote next weeks fishing to a C rig and some deep water hunting!

-RAndy