WHAT TO LOOK FOR DURING HIGH WATER PERIODS

Author: Hook Em Hard Hannah
07.08.2008

When the water rises, what should you look for to find the bass, or better yet where should you look?

In my part of the country we have experienced some extremely high water this past spring and now during the mid summer months.  The weather has not been cooporating with the fishing.  High water is a hard time to fish for most of us.  There are a couple of things you can do to make it easier on your self.  If the water has been at the same level for a few days, then typically the fish will move up and possibly be as shallow as 6 inches.  I know it is hard to believe but it does happen.  This is especially true if the water is muddy at all.  Look in the flooded brush, around picnic tables, or walls with either Spinner Baits or a creature bait such as the Brush Bug (two of my favorites).  You want lures that will cover a lot of water fast until you locate the fish.  Then slow down and work your pattern out.

When the water starts to fall, then the bass will typically pull back and be a little tough to catch for a day or so.  No matter the conditions, make sure you are safe and that you have the right Bass Fishing tackle.


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