Summer is in full swing and with summer’s blistering heat we anglers must adapt our fishing tactics accordingly.

First and foremost we should fish when the temperature is most comfortable. Let’s face it that means either very early in the morning or late in the day when the shadows are the longest. My charters start at 5AM this time of year and we’re off the water before many of you have your second cup of coffee.

A second prime bite exists from about an hour before to a bit after sun-down and many of you Regular Joe’s who work the daily 9 to 5 schedule have kept this secret to yourselves long enough. The deciding factor for this evening bite is usually the thunderstorms that we all must deal with this time of year.

The third prime pattern for summer is the night bite and the Full Moon Cycle is the epitome of night fishing patterns. Often fish that have been super spooky and impossible to catch during the day become so aggressive you can’t believe they are the same critters!

Favorite lure selections for dark or near dark fishing times are the RT Slug in White, Glow/ Silktreuse tail and Golden Bream (sometimes the dark colors are the hot ticket). The Exude Shrimp in the same colors too and don’t forget to charge the Glow baits with a flashlight. Top-water plugs work well too as long as they are retrieved in a steady fashion and my favorite choice here is a Jitterbug.

Fish early, late or at night, but get out and fish!

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