When it comes to ultralight bass fishing during the summer, most people usually only go in the mornings or evenings. This is typical, as it is the most comfortable time to go. They don’t realize that they are missing out on some prime fishing time!

One of my favorite ultralight bass fishing techniques is topwater. Who doesn’t love topwater fishing? When I speak of the subject though, 2 main lures come to mind. Buzzbaits, and poppers. I have caught more fish with these 2 lures, than any other topwaters in my collection.

The best time to use these baits is either in the morning, or evening, or when the clouds are overhead. This is what I was talking about earlier. People want to use fast moving baits during the summer, which is good, but they don’t use them at the right times.

With the water heating up to uncomfortable conditions this time of year, the bass tend to not chase baits actively during the day. This is why waiting until the water cools down to use the faster moving baits is key.

When the sun is high in the sky however, the fish can’t look overhead for their meal. They don’t have eyelids to protect themselves and their eyes from damage. It is easier to stay in cover, or look down for your meal, until the sun settles in. This is when I head for the worms and jigs.

The worm and jig are two baits that are excellent when the sun is high up. They can be crawled across the bottom, or jigged rapidly creating a thumping and moving the dirt, attracting attention. It is generally slower going, finding the fish with these baits and methods, so remember to be patient. This is after all, how you catch fish — patience.

If you haven’t already, make sure to read Ramsey’s post on 1000 Words On Ultralight Bass Fishing. Ramsey enjoys helping people catch more fish, and writing over at Ultralight-Fishing.com. Tight lines!

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