Originally Posted by
crappiepappy
my 2cents :
don't fish deeper than the thermocline depth (if present)
fish deep stair-step rock banks, or relatively deep banks with lots of timber, deep points with drops &/or timber
use a blacklight & fluorescent line (when using texas rigged plastics) ... 4" craws to 10" worms
pay less attention to electronics & more attention to line (bites may be soft/lite & deep)
throw deep diver crankbaits parallel to the deep banks, in at least 15ft of water
fish dark banks on moonlit nights ... first bank to go dark after sunset on moonless nights
With the water temps being what they are, and fish not being able to see as well in warm water (as they can in cooler water), you need to upsize your offerings (to make them move visible) and/or add sound/scent (to get the fish's attention)
While I've never really done "real good" at night during late July through August, I have caught Bass during this timeframe ... just fished a little slower & deeper, and with larger baits.
No guarantees, though !!!
... pappy