ANGLERS NEED TO ADAPT TO SUMMER CONDITIONS FOR URBAN FISHING SUCCESS
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With catfish stockings on hold over the summer months, fishing becomes more challenging requiring anglers to be adaptable and persistent. The dumb stockers are pretty much gone now, leaving behind the smarter more wary fish. The many catfish, bass and bluegill remaining in the lakes have been around for awhile and have seen a lot of the same baits, presented in the same way. Successful summer anglers have learned to change it up and experiment with new baits, new bait combinations and new presentations. Try combining a piece of shrimp with a worm, or dip a hot dog in stink bait. Do a web search for “secret catfish baits” and discover an amazing selection of concoctions sure to increase your fishing success. This is the time to make some rigging changes and try out some of the fluorocarbon fishing lines in lighter test weights to make your line practically invisible. For more bites, fish with 2-4 pound test line and keep your weights to a minimum. Keep trying new things, keep at it and have fun learning more about fishing this summer.