We have reached a transition time of year on most reservoirs, the bass are moving to the structure as they slowly migrate to the fall positions and fishing couldn’t be better. The one thing that drives many anglers off the water is also driving the bass to the structure; the heat. Locating fish in this transition time could never be easier as their patterns are all about proximity to deep water.

It is my believe that this is some of the best timing on any lake to catch a big fish, the reason being is the bass are bunching up and when you get on them you are going to get several opportunities in close proximity to each other. This fact alone is one of the best reasons to get back on the water, you don’t have to burn much fuel to find the bass and the bigger fish are lurking around the structure. The good news is the structure can be many different types from wood to boat houses, grass and all in-between. The only kicker is the structure needs to be near the deeper water and when you get a bite anchor your boat in that spot and enjoy!

If you have run from the water because of the heat, you should re-think your strategy because you can really enjoy this time of year; an added bonus to all this is water current. It’s the time of year that the demand on electricity is at its peak and the need to generate power has the TVA pulling water more than any time of year adding to the reason to head back to the lake. As the current is a key to summer time fishing.

The other good news it is also the time when the worm fishing is probably at its best, as the vertical drop of a big worm through the grass is one of the best ways to catch a big sack of fish. Adding to that is the fact that the presentation you would use on a worm can be anything from a dead stick, to a Texas rig or Carolina rig they all will work and all will be the key to a great day in the heat of the summer! 

To fish with Captain Mike Gerry on lake Guntersville visit: www.fishlakeguntersvilleguideservice.com