Usually wrapping the mono around your hand and pulling tight to the rod tip gives you enough tension to to start the serve, but having another person hold the line might make it easier on you
These are some of the key changes in summer bass behavior: Move deeper to find cooler water and oxygen Feed more in low-light hours (dawn/dusk) Use shade, grass, and structure for ambush Suspend more frequently over deep water Typical water temperatures that summer bass live in: 7075F: Bass may still be shallow, especially in the morning 7585F: Fish move deeper midday but feed aggressively early and late 8595F: Deep structure, current, and oxygenated water become critical Overall water temperature plays a big role in fishing for summer bass as they move off their beds and replenish their bodies form the Spring Spawn
My point is this: Rotate through your selection, and don't just assume that fish aren't there if you're not catching them
From subtle finesse presentations to bold topwater lures, these baits are ready to tackle any season
And even if youve been fishing from the bank a while, there may be something on this list you havent thought of yet
If hes flopping everywhere and that rod is too stiff hes going to come off. Read a buried fish Whether or not to go into a mat to get a fish really depends on whether or not its actually buried