As we turn the corner into August, Guntersville Lake will grow thick with heavy grass and the bass will move deeper and deeper into the grass to hide from the heat and sun. One of the unique things about any lake with heavy grass cover is that the bass move from the deep suspending bottom areas of the lake to the heavy grass. This occurs for two reasons: first, the bait fish move into the grass, and the bass follow the forage. Second, grass mats provide cover that has cooler water under it while hiding the fish from the bright sunny August days. That being the case, here are two options that I use successfully to catch fish during these dog days of August: (1) flipping heavy bulky weighted bait through the grass, and (2) fishing over the top with a SPRO frog. Both of these presentations require patience and persistence as neither are going to deliver consistent action all day long. While flipping I like to punch a heavy 2-ounce weight into the holes and edges of the grass. I believe the closer the heavy grass is to deep water, like along ledges, the more chances you will get to catch good fish while punching your bait to the bottom. It comes as a revelation to most anglers that a heavy Tungsten weighted lure slides through the grass and to the bottom and creates a reaction bite while dropping. The bigger profile with the heavy weight might seem to be too bulky to appeal to a bass or elicit a strike, but it is not the look of the bait that gets the strike; it is the fast drop of a big profile that creates a reaction bite from the fish. A SPRO frog, which is fished across the top, might seem to be totally different; it really is not. The Frog also creates a reaction from a bass, only on top of the water instead of below the surface. Bass are positioned in heavy grass next to small openings and holes in the grass. The SPRO frog’s disturbance, sudden appearance, and quick dart across the open water also creates a reaction. Both these presentations are big fish techniques and if you can take the heat and stay focused, you can catch many fish during a day on the water even in the heat of August! Captain Mike Gerry Fish Lake Guntersville Guide Service fishlakeguntersvilleguideservice Email: [email protected] Phone: 256 759 2270
Posted on: Sat, 19 Jul 2014 15:10:08 +0000
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