Temperatures are rising across the Ozarks and many anglers are heading to area lakes and rivers in search of largemouth and smallmouth bass. Along the way, plenty of fishing advice gets passed around at boat ramps, bait shops, and family gatherings.
But how much of that advice is actually true? Here are 10 common summer bass fishing beliefs and whether they’re fact, fiction, or somewhere in between.
1. Bass stop biting when it gets hot
FICTION
This one is very common. Many anglers believe that bass simply stop biting when temperatures get hot. The reality is that bass continue to feed, but they do change their behavior…