Bass fishing in August and September

[sglass]

last year I had great luck in August and Sept early with a frog or a walking bait. A day like today with overcast conditions you could KILL them on a buzz around flats or wood cover. If the sun is out strong pick apart every shady spot like under bushes or any piece of wood you can. Also deep crank points for schools. All have produced for me hope this helps some.

Shawn

[DJD]

I hit shallow water early and work my way out deeper as the sun rises...of course I don't leave fish that are biting so if the clouds move in or wind picks up or I have alot of shade I usually stay shallow longer.

Today we had fog, monsoon rain storms followed by clouds and soft rain and then party cloudy. The fish we caught were 5-8ft deep around drops and creek channels on the main lake. We used jigs, C-rigs and cranks. Moved shallow a few times and picked off a fish or two but always went back deeper since the bite was much better.

When it's hot I like the deeper fish on drops, structure, points or anything off the bank. I think the fish are more reliable and IMO...easier to catch...(not easy just easier).

If I am fishing in thick mats of vegetation like down south I do stay shallower and punch those mats....around here i like to flip/pitch some nice trees, bushes or bunched up weeds....anytime I see them.

[fishinfreak]

This is just a tough time of the year for me. I know in August and September there is always high pressure making the bass cling to structure but it seems early morning and right before dark is the only time i can get bit.