W
orking the nightshift in search
of big bucketmouths can be a
profitable and exciting endeavor
- but only if you’re not afraid of the dark.
Beginning the Search
I like to choose a number of shallow shoreline
areas and flats that produce well during the
early morning periods and rely on these once the
sun goes down. The shift in light exposure will
see the bass gradually move shallower in their
quest for baitfish and crawdads. Areas to keep
in mind would be sandy beaches, shorelines with
a mixture of “lead-in” cover, dock and marina
locations, as well as flats with large expanses of
open areas.
Sorting Out the Baits
The one thing that makes night fishing relatively
easy is the simplification of baits that you’ll
be using. No need for gigantic tackle boxes
brimming with every lure under the sun (or moon
for that matter.) Two or three topwater baits, a
big spinnerbait, and a flipping jig will normally
take care of every situation you’ll encounter.
Topwater baits are my number one choice for
fishing at night due to the adrenaline rush you
get when fishing these lures. Listening to the
sputtering and splashing of your bait working
along the surface, only to be shattered by the
large crash of a fish can be positively heart
stopping. One of the better topwaters to choose
for nighttime would be the buzzbait. A buzzbait
provides a large silhouette and steady cadence
for a bass to hone in, is simple to work without
visually seeing it and is relatively weedless. Go
with a large model with big metal blades and
a black skirt for bass Ѽ