Just can't catch one... 2024
EGbassing reply :
For months I was catching at least one bass every trip in the pond that I fish. Now I just can't get a bite. I've tried everything. It's been weeks since I've even gotten one bite. It's weird, because 3 weeks ago I was catching a ton, and now they either aren't in the places I'm fishing, or they aren't biting. I've been fishing shallow cover, but I'm wondering if they've all gone out to deeper water due to the heat. (It's been 95 degrees the past few days...) Any advice would be appreciated.
Glaucus reply :
I had to go deep to start getting bit again as well. The heat has wreaked havoc on fishing.
Tennessee Boy reply :
On 7/7/2018 at 12:27 AM, Glaucus said:The heat has wreaked havoc on fishing.
and this fisherman.
WDE reply :
Have you tried fishing in the morning or evening?
scaleface reply :
Describe the pond . How deep , clear , weed growth....
shovelmouth83 reply :
pond do heat up just about as fast as the air temp does. if you are fishing a 1 acre pond you cant bet the water temp is close to 3 degrees lower. in hot times it is usually better to fish moving waters such as creeks and streams. i have a small boat so i can drop in to a 12 ft wide creek just about anywhere. so i find a lake and trace the creeks and streams and where i can get to just on the road or close by and it is on like donkey kong...
Koz reply :
In my area the first four weeks or so when the heat kicks in are brutal times for bass fishing. Unless you happen to drop a bait right in front of their face you usually don't get bit. Keep in mind that I fish small and medium sized lagoons that are almost uniform in depth and don't get deeper than 7 or 8 feet.
I imagine that during this period the bass are usually feeding when I'm asleep. Bank fishing at night is a no-go here because of the abundance of alligators.
But in the past few years, usually around the second or third week of July the fishing starts to pick up again. Maybe the bass become more acclimated to the heat or maybe with their metabolism they start feeding during the day out of necessity. Either way, I'm looking forward to the next few weeks when they are active again.
OCdockskipper reply :
By chance, has the pond dried up? If so, then I think I know the reason for your struggles...
EGbassing reply :
On 7/7/2018 at 1:13 AM, scaleface said:Describe the pond . How deep , clear , weed growth....
About 7 feet at the deepest, fairly stained, some weeds around the shoreline.
On 7/7/2018 at 1:15 AM, Koz said:In my area the first four weeks or so when the heat kicks in are brutal times for bass fishing. Unless you happen to drop a bait right in front of their face you usually don't get bit. Keep in mind that I fish small and medium sized lagoons that are almost uniform in depth and don't get deeper than 7 or 8 feet.
I imagine that during this period the bass are usually feeding when I'm asleep. Bank fishing at night is a no-go here because of the abundance of alligators.
But in the past few years, usually around the second or third week of July the fishing starts to pick up again. Maybe the bass become more acclimated to the heat or maybe with their metabolism they start feeding during the day out of necessity. Either way, I'm looking forward to the next few weeks when they are active again.
Yeah, seems like that's what happened here. Hopefully it picks up again soon.
On 7/7/2018 at 1:03 AM, WDE said:Have you tried fishing in the morning or evening?
A couple times. No bites. 
scaleface reply :
7 foot deep , I'm guessing a fairly small pond . I would try going to the dam if there is one, if not the deepest side and fan cast some bottom bouncing baits like Texas rigs , grubs ... Thats the only way to find out if they are deep or not .
WRB reply :
7PM to 7AM
Tom
Bluebasser86 reply :
If there's weeds right against the bank along the shoreline, my guess is they're right in front of you while you're casting into the middle of the pond. Water in 7' isn't going to be much cooler so under that grass is going to likely be just as cool plus have more oxygen because of the weeds, add in the fact that's where a lot of the food is, so that's where the bass want to be. I've been fishing a very small, shallow lake with very little features lately except an undercut bank and some water willows lining the shorelines. Water temps are in the mid 80's, max depth is 10' but mostly 6' or less, 90% of the fish I'm catching are right on the grass or undercut banks because of the factors I listed being there.
NittyGrittyBoy reply :
Probably overfishing it. Give the pond a rest
It doesn't take very many trips to pressure a small pond
EGbassing reply :
On 7/7/2018 at 3:19 PM, Bluebasser86 said:If there's weeds right against the bank along the shoreline, my guess is they're right in front of you while you're casting into the middle of the pond. Water in 7' isn't going to be much cooler so under that grass is going to likely be just as cool plus have more oxygen because of the weeds, add in the fact that's where a lot of the food is, so that's where the bass want to be. I've been fishing a very small, shallow lake with very little features lately except an undercut bank and some water willows lining the shorelines. Water temps are in the mid 80's, max depth is 10' but mostly 6' or less, 90% of the fish I'm catching are right on the grass or undercut banks because of the factors I listed being there.
I have been fishing the shoreline cover, but haven't been catching them. I guess they just aren't biting for some reason.
LionHeart reply :
On 7/7/2018 at 3:19 PM, Bluebasser86 said:If there's weeds right against the bank along the shoreline, my guess is they're right in front of you while you're casting into the middle of the pond. Water in 7' isn't going to be much cooler so under that grass is going to likely be just as cool plus have more oxygen because of the weeds, add in the fact that's where a lot of the food is, so that's where the bass want to be. I've been fishing a very small, shallow lake with very little features lately except an undercut bank and some water willows lining the shorelines. Water temps are in the mid 80's, max depth is 10' but mostly 6' or less, 90% of the fish I'm catching are right on the grass or undercut banks because of the factors I listed being there.
This. Use a lure you can literally throw into the weeds of the shore line. I've been using Texas rig for this with mild success.
EGbassing reply :
On 7/7/2018 at 10:46 PM, LionHeart said:This. Use a lure you can literally throw into the weeds of the shore line. I've been using Texas rig for this with mild success.
They're the kind that you'd snag or break off if you threw a lure into them, but I could throw something along the edges.
Paul Roberts reply :
Summerti'me, and the fishin' ain't easy...
scaleface reply :
On 7/7/2018 at 11:02 PM, EGbassing said:They're the kind that you'd snag or break off if you threw a lure into them, but I could throw something along the edges.
What equipment are you using ?
EGbassing reply :
On 7/7/2018 at 11:56 PM, scaleface said:What equipment are you using ?
MH/F White Bird baitcast rod paired with an Abu Garcia black max reel, and 40LB. Powerpro.
Pickle_Power reply :
Try a hollow bodied frog right in the middle of the day in the thickest weed cover. You may not land one but you may be notified of their presence! Then follow up with a Texas rigged worm or fluke.
Mobasser reply :
The temps have risen in our area too. Very hot and humid. I've fished at sunup the last few trips in and around deeper weeds. Slow fishing a plastic worm has worked well.
Boomstick reply :
I would say try dusk or dawn, and if you have access to a deeper spot, try that. Given that you have a MH/F rod, throwing a hollow body frog into the weedy area seems like a good idea as well.
I just got back out fishing (stayed inside during the heat because I have a hard time drinking fluids because of chemo) and tried to catch some trout but even all the baitfish moved into deeper water.
scaleface reply :
On 7/8/2018 at 12:36 AM, EGbassing said:MH/F White Bird baitcast rod paired with an Abu Garcia black max reel, and 40LB. Powerpro.
That is plenty heavy enough to fish in the weeds . Go with a weightless Senko or something similar and throw it in there. .
813basstard reply :
Is there another body of water you can fish or do you live in Iran?
Largemouth fishing is tough in the Middle East this time of year...I would assume
EGbassing reply :
On 7/8/2018 at 11:58 PM, scaleface said:That is plenty heavy enough to fish in the weeds . Go with a weightless Senko or something similar and throw it in there. .
I tried a senko and it just sits on top of the weeds every time. Should I try punching through?
scaleface reply :
On 7/9/2018 at 12:59 AM, EGbassing said:I tried a senko and it just sits on top of the weeds every time. Should I try punching through?
I'm not expierenced at punching , some-one else can weigh in . I have caught a lot of big bass by working weightless worms on top . Just plop it in place and one might blow up through the vegetation . Look for areas where the weeds are sparser and work it up to there and pause it at openings .
EGbassing reply :
On 7/9/2018 at 12:58 AM, 813basstard said:Is there another body of water you can fish or do you live in Iran?
Largemouth fishing is tough in the Middle East this time of year...I would assume
Coincidentally, I just got back from fishing a new pond for 45 minutes or so. Got 2 bites a spinnerbait (likely the same fish) but missed both of them. I tied on a squarebill later and hooked a pretty good one, but he just swam to the bank and popped the hook out before I could lip him. ???? It's got decent water clarity, a lot of docks, and some rip-rap. I also saw a decent bass swimming along the shoreline.
On 7/9/2018 at 1:02 AM, scaleface said:I'm not expierenced at punching , some-one else can weigh in . I have caught a lot of big bass by working weightless worms on top . Just plop it in place and one might blow up through the vegetation . Look for areas where the weeds are sparser and work it up to there and pause it at openings .
I might try that. I could post a picture of it if that would help.
LxVE Bassin reply :
Try throwing a dropshot
EGbassing reply :
On 7/9/2018 at 8:21 AM, LxVE Bassin said:Try throwing a dropshot
My first finesse rod is coming in the mail tomorrow. It's a dobyns fury 702. I'll definitely try the dropshot.
Troy85 reply :
On 7/9/2018 at 9:02 AM, EGbassing said:My first finesse rod is coming in the mail tomorrow. It's a dobyns fury 702. I'll definitely try the dropshot.
That will hopefully bring you some success.
I just used my first dropshot setup a couple weeks ago. Fishing a shallow navigation canal(about 8' or less on average). I did pretty well, it was a hot day but the fish would still hit that dropshot if I left it in front of their face long enough. Seemed like multiple casts to the same spot, then letting it sit was the key. Its so much fun catching bass on the lighter setups.
Brettfishing reply :
im having the same thing i live on a lake and i cant catch anything
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