kdiaz+FollowWhy does everyone say summer bass fishing sucks? 🤔Seriously asking - most bass anglers I know dread summer season. Is it the heat? Bass going deep? Water temps? I'm genuinely curious what makes it so tough. #fishing #SummerFishing #Anglers #FishingTips619Share
TechieTurtle+FollowAnglers here: sharing my tips on handling fish.Caught a couple of trout last weekend and had to clean them right on the spot. The key is to gut them as soon as possible—either keep them alive in a bucket or toss them on ice if you’re not ready to clean right away. I always start with a shallow cut from the belly up to the gills, making sure not to nick the guts. Once the insides are out, a good rinse under cold water gets rid of any leftover bits. Scaling is pretty straightforward with the back of a knife, but for catfish, I just skin them. It’s a bit messy, but the fresher the fish, the better it tastes on the grill later. Don’t forget to bag up the guts and toss them in the freezer until trash day to keep the smell down. #fishingtips #fishcleaning #cookingtips #Food #Cooking30Share
fisherchad+Followwhy most anglers struggle with summer bassHad a buddy ask me yesterday what techniques I rely on when summer heat hits and bass get finicky. Got me thinking about my most consistent producers over the years. Here's the thing about summer bass - post-spawn they split into two groups: shallow cover huggers (mostly males) and deep structure females. Understanding this changes everything. My go-to tactics: 1️⃣ Early morning topwater - Dawn to 9am is magic hour. Buzztoads tight to cover, ploppers in open water. Even big females move shallow during low light. 2️⃣ Sinking stick baits - Deadstick heavy salt baits under docks. Cast, let it fall on slack line, watch for that subtle line movement when they suck it in. 3️⃣ Deep diving crankbaits - Bang bottom structure with baits diving 2+ feet deeper than water depth. Crash sandy/rocky bottoms, run just above weedy ones. 4️⃣ Spinnerbaits - Perfect search lures for covering water. Add trailer hooks when they're short striking - ups my catch rate dramatically. 5️⃣ Punching rigs - Flip through matted weeds where bass hide from sun. Reaction strikes are instant when your bait crashes through. What's your summer bass secret weapon? Anyone else notice that shallow/deep split? #fishing #SummerFishing #BassFishing #FishingTips14912Share
jasonking+FollowWhy is my fishing line always twisted?My line’s constantly twisted and I keep getting wind knots. Super frustrating. Anyone know what causes this or how to fix it? #fishing #FishingTips #TangleFree #FishingLife2227Share
kdiaz+Followstruggling to catch bass? try thisIf you're having no luck with bass, try hitting the water at dawn or dusk. I look for surface action in the evening and throw a frog or popper when they’re chasing bugs. My go-to is a roadrunner jighead or dark rubber worm—color depends on clarity. And always fish against the wind. That’s where the bait gets pushed. What’s your go-to setup when the bite’s tough? #fishing #bassfishing #fishingtips2910Share
dsmith+FollowAre scented lures a gimmick or game changer?Spent weeks comparing scented vs regular lures. Still on the fence about effectiveness. Do they actually attract more fish or just empty wallets? #fishing #scentedlures #fishinggear #fishingtips138Share
kdiaz+FollowTwo fly fishing tips that 5x'd my catch rateSomeone asked what advice made fly fishing finally click for me. Here's what changed everything: 1️⃣ Master nymph presentation - Find that sweet spot between natural drift near the bottom and good strike detection. Whether you use indicators or tight-line techniques, effective nymphing means you'll always catch fish even when surface action is dead. 2️⃣ Read water based on temperature - Trout behavior changes with seasons. Warmer months? They're feeding in shallow whitewater. Colder months? Focus on deeper runs and pools. Being selective about where you fish is huge. These two skills literally increased my success rate 5x. The difference between randomly casting and actually understanding what you're doing is night and day. What breakthrough tip changed your fly fishing game? #fishing #FlyFishing #FishingTips300Share
fisherchad+FollowFishing without a license? Don’t risk it 😬Wanted to share a little story from a past trip—took a buddy fishing and told him all he needed was a valid license and good waders. He showed up with a hunting license and paper-thin nylon ones. 🤷 Spent the whole day worried a game warden might show up. Totally killed the mood, and none of us caught anything. Fishing’s supposed to be relaxing, not stressful. Anyone else had a trip thrown off by something like this? #fishing #FishingLicense #FishingTips290171Share
jasonking+Followstruggling to get bites in the heat 😑Fishing in 80–90° temps and not sure what to throw. Bite’s been slow—any go-to lures or techniques for hot weather? Open to all tips. #fishing #HotWeatherFishing #SummerBite #FishingTips237Share
fisherchad+FollowMy best topwater bass explosion happened at 9pmNothing beats watching a bass absolutely demolish your lure on the surface. Had my biggest topwater strike last month fishing a moonlit evening - completely changed how I approach these baits. Here's what I've learned about topwater bass fishing: 1️⃣ Timing isn't just dawn - Evening and even nighttime can be incredible, especially under moonlight. Cloudy days work all day long. 2️⃣ Patience is everything - Wait 10-60 seconds after casting a frog before retrieving. Bass often hit while it's sitting still. 3️⃣ Don't jump the gun - Hardest part is NOT setting the hook when you see the swirl. Wait until you actually feel the strike or you'll yank it away. 4️⃣ Classic lures still work - Zara Spooks, Jitter Bugs, Hula Poppers. When modern stuff fails, go old school. Setup: 6'6" medium rod, braid for frogs, mono for everything else (it floats better). What's your best topwater memory? #fishing #TopwaterBass #fishingtips #SummerFishing 342Share
