Rush Hour Bass

Rush hour bassA lone angler in a small aluminum fishing boat anchored at the opening to a large marina seemed to almost turn over every time a huge boat gunned its motor towards the open water. But, as soon as they passed and the waves allowed him to cast into the churning wake, he caught a chunky bass!

Fishing any busy lake on weekends during the summer months can be frustrating to even the most seasoned fisherman. Nevertheless, for folks who work all week, a statement from an ancient angler still holds true: “The best time to fish is when you can.”

The key to most success stories is knowledge! One must understand what is happening and how artificial changes to the underwater environment can become an advantage. For instance, boaters and their accompanying wave action combines commotion and expands the line of muddy water being washed out from the shoreline, which partially solves the fisherman’s problem. This newly formed mud line offers the predator fish all the cover needed from which to hide and attack bewildered baitfish that are being helplessly thrown around in the churning water.

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