The Trolling Method
Other than using different types of lures, using a different fishing technique like trolling can be effective. Trolling is when multiple baits are attached to the rear end of the boat that are pulled along at a variety of different paces and speeds. Lures and bait are pulled in such a way that they resemble multiple bait fish swimming along the water. Overcast weather conditions where fish are more active in searching for bait means that the area in which they are active is larger than usual. Using a trolling motor and setting out multiple baits at once helps you cover more ground than you would with using a single rod. This method also means that you need your fishing boat for the technique to work. Another thing anglers should also consider when trolling is to keep a moderate amount of distance between the lures for them to entangle with each other. Utilizing different depth placements of the baits can also help in making them look more authentic. Finally, anglers recommend going at a humble pace of 1.5-2.5 mph.
Fishing on a Clear, Sunny Day
Know Where to Find Them
Fish are more likely to go in shaded areas to keep cool in warm temperatures. Though in these situations fish activity may be low, there are still advantages such as the visibility of having clearer water as opposed to when the weather is cloudy. Largemouth bass will most likely be hiding in patches of vegetation and even debris. If there isn’t any luck when fishing in shaded areas, most anglers tend to send their lures as deep as they can into the water where the temperature isn’t as high. Because of the clearer waters, sending shiny lures or those that reflect light from the sun, deeper into the water can entice fish well.
Finally, one advantage of fishing on sunny days is that the areas in which fish will be active are much smaller compared to cloudy days. They may not be as active, but anglers will more likely find them in specific areas as opposed to when they’re roaming in cooler temperatures.
