Well, the dog days of summer have certainly come. The extreme heat and lack of rain has defiantly done a number on the finned species we all seek. I have only hit the water a handful of times, and success has been up and down like a roller coaster ride. Hopefully we will soon get the relief that we need.
Last night I ventured out as the temps have come down a bit compared to last week. I dropped the old Sylvan in the water at about 6:30 P.M. I started off tossing the twister tail that I have had much success on in the past few weeks, but came up empty handed. So I made a quick switch of hardware to one of my favorite top water baits. The Buzz Bait!
Tied on a quick knot on to my Black Buzz bait. Started tossing to shorelines and docks where the Largemouth like to roam and feed in the evenings. Second cast in hooked into a nice 16" Bucket mouth.
Few more casts and I had another explode on the surface chasing my bait. Hook-set and no gas. I missed him or he missed the bait. This seemed to be the case on and off all night. Either way it is a blast to just sit back and watch these finned fish explode on the surface. I ended up catch 2 more fish throughout the night, but they weren't as big as the first one to the boat. The evening ended with a spectacular sunset over the lake.
Nothing beats the top water action that comes with the dog days of summer.
Brian
ReplyDeleteThe Buzz Bait has to be my favorite all time top water lure, early spring and dog days of summer. I have landed some monster bass on this lure. I feel I was with you there fishing this lure. Nice Post!!! Try it into late fall, you will be surprised at the explosive hits.
Thanks Bill! I love fishing top water and especially the buzz bait. Nothing better than watching a fish explode on the surface
DeleteI wish the water in my river wa warm enough for buzzbaits, still havn't got a topwater hit yet, the water they release fron the reservior is less than 60 degrees.
ReplyDeleteThat is defiantly some cold water. Hope it warms up soon so you can get in on the top water action
Deletenothing more exciting then a good topwater bite
ReplyDeleteAgreed. I love watching the fish explode on the surface or hearing the slurp.
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