{"id":23464,"date":"2024-06-26T08:00:52","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T13:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/\/?p=23464"},"modified":"2025-10-08T02:22:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T07:22:35","slug":"fly-fishing-the-dog-days-of-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/fly-fishing-the-dog-days-of-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Fly Fishing the Dog Days of Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s hot, it\u2019s humid and there\u2019s bugs everywhere, so it\u2019s probably a good time to set the poles down and wait for the beginning of fall before you hit the water again. If you do so, then you\u2019d be missing out a great opportunity to get out and catch some fish.<\/p>\n<p>Just because it\u2019s hot and the bass move deeper doesn\u2019t mean you still can\u2019t go out with a fly rod and pull in some largemouth or smallmouth bass. Fish need to eat no matter the weather and we\u2019re going to show you how to catch them in both lakes and rivers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-18972 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/fly-fishing-backcountry-gear_h-400x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/fly-fishing-backcountry-gear_h-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/fly-fishing-backcountry-gear_h-650x366.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/fly-fishing-backcountry-gear_h-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/fly-fishing-backcountry-gear_h-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/fly-fishing-backcountry-gear_h-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/fly-fishing-backcountry-gear_h-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/fly-fishing-backcountry-gear_h-scaled.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/fly-fishing-the-dog-days-of-summer\/#Rivers\" title=\"Rivers\">Rivers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/fly-fishing-the-dog-days-of-summer\/#Lakes\" title=\"Lakes\">Lakes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/fly-fishing-the-dog-days-of-summer\/#_Rods\" title=\"\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rods\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/fly-fishing-the-dog-days-of-summer\/#_Reel\" title=\"\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Reel\u00a0\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Reel\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/fly-fishing-the-dog-days-of-summer\/#_Line\" title=\"\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Line\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/fly-fishing-the-dog-days-of-summer\/#_Flies\" title=\"\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Flies\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Flies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/fly-fishing-the-dog-days-of-summer\/#_Structure\" title=\"\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Structure\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/fly-fishing-the-dog-days-of-summer\/#_Avoiding_the_Crowds\" title=\"\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Avoiding the Crowds\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Avoiding the Crowds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/fly-fishing-the-dog-days-of-summer\/#_Apparel_and_Extras\" title=\"\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apparel and Extras\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apparel and Extras<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/fly-fishing-the-dog-days-of-summer\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"rivers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rivers\"><\/span><strong>Rivers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>During this time of the year, you\u2019ll want to focus on the larger rivers. Smaller rivers can produce but after the early morning the water can really warm up and can turn off the bite. If you don\u2019t have a choice, then find larger pools and pockets in these small bodies of water and fish them deep. That\u2019s where the fish will be holding in during the warm days of the year. Also, hitting up those smaller rivers early in morning or later in the evening can produce bites as well.<\/p>\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve picked out your river head over to your state DNR website and look for areas to float. Most likely they\u2019ll have a list of boat ramps and how far away they are from each other. From here you can pick out whether you want to do a full day float (6-10 miles) or a half day (3-5 miles). Of course, the duration of the float all depends on the flow of the river and how many breaks you plan on taking.<\/p>\n<p>After that you\u2019ll need to figure out how you\u2019re going to shuttle. If you\u2019re planning on floating down stream to the next ramp, then you\u2019ll need someone to either drop off your car or someone will need to be there to pick you up. Some folks who don\u2019t want to pay for a shuttle company or don\u2019t have someone to shuttle them can drop off a bike or something else at the ramp and then ride that back to their car where they can drive back down and load up their boat.<\/p>\n<p>If none of those options are possible then you either wade or bank fish, or paddle upstream and float your way down. If you plan on wading, then you need to ensure the river is shallow enough to do so. Often your local fly shop or the DNR website will let you know.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re going to paddle against the current and then float back down, then you need to ensure your dressed properly and have enough water. This is much more difficult than just floating with the current to the drop-off.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13822 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/flyingsquirrel-400x286.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/flyingsquirrel-400x286.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/flyingsquirrel-650x465.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/flyingsquirrel-250x179.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/flyingsquirrel-768x550.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/flyingsquirrel-150x107.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/flyingsquirrel-800x572.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/flyingsquirrel.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"lakes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lakes\"><\/span><strong>Lakes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lake fishing for bass in the Sumer is like river fishing but with a few adjustments. First, you\u2019ll want to be able to have electronics on your boat. Knowing whether you\u2019re near a drop off and how deep the water you\u2019re fishing plays an important role in locating fish.<\/p>\n<p>Also, electronics will help you find underwater structure that you might not be able to see. Rivers are normally much shallower, and you can spot boulders and stumps. This is not always the case in lakes where you might be fishing in 20\u2019 of water.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re bank fishing or don\u2019t have electronics, then you\u2019re limited to what you can see. Casting to docks, or other shadowy spots are great areas to focus on. You can also find fallen trees on the banks and lily pads. All of these are shaded areas that bass will hang out and look to ambush their prey.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier we touched on sinking and floating lines. While you can get away with using a floating line all day for lake fishing, having a sink tip is much more important. There are whole areas of the lake where you may need to get down deep and if you have a floating line then it\u2019s just not possible to do so.<\/p>\n<p>A full sinking line can be great as well. Sometimes bass want something on the bottom and slowly working a crawfish along the edges of submerged grass can be a great way to catch them. This isn\u2019t possible with a floating line and sometimes not even a sink tip.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have a boat or a kayak then your limited to the shore, however that\u2019s not always a bad thing. Find docks, fallen trees, overhanging limbs or anything that throws a shadow. Spend the day beating up shady spots on the bank and you\u2019re sure to pull some out.<\/p>\n<p>Now that the preliminary planning is done it\u2019s time to talk gear.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"rods\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Rods\"><\/span><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rods<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For bass fishing you\u2019ll want to use a 9\u2019 rod in the 6-8 weight range. This allows you to throw the size of flies needed to entice bass and gives you some backbone when you land into a nice one.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"reel\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Reel\"><\/span><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Reel<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ensure your reel is the same weight as your rod, in the 6-8 range. You don\u2019t need an expensive reel for bass fishing since most of the time you\u2019ll be pulling in line with your hand. Just a reel that holds enough line for you to cast and a decent drag system is all you need.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"line\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Line\"><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Floating line can be used all day when river fishing. A topwater bug or a streamer that runs high in the water column is usually good enough to catch fish no matter what the water temperature is like. However, if you have a sink tip line then that is going to help once the morning ends and the sun starts to heat up the water quickly.<\/p>\n<p>If you find yourself approaching deep pools and those first few hours of the morning are over then throwing a streamer and allowing it to sink a little into the water will increase your hookups.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"flies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Flies\"><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Flies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you live East of the Mississippi river then there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ve got cicadas. Having a few flies that mimic these loud bugs can be a great way to start the morning and can even catch them during the middle of the day.<\/p>\n<p>Poppers, wooly buggers, clousers, crawfish and any other streamer are a must have in your fly box. Tie on the one you have the most confidence with and then see how the fish like it. They may want a popper in the morning and then a crawfish at mid-day. If you\u2019re not getting bites then keep trying new flies to see what they like.<\/p>\n<p>When throwing poppers or other topwater flies it\u2019s best to have them land as loud as possible then let them sit until the wake of the fly dissipates. If you\u2019re not having any luck with dead drifting your fly, then allow it to land and wait a few seconds before popping it or stripping in line to let it skirt across the top of the water. Keep shortening the time it sits after it lands until you find what the fish like.<\/p>\n<p>The opposite is true with streamers. I like to start stripping it in the moment it hits the water. The only time I\u2019ll wait is if I want it to sink a little bit deeper in the water column.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-22682 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wildw_FLY_094-upd-03-300x223.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wildw_FLY_094-upd-03-300x223.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wildw_FLY_094-upd-03-200x150.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wildw_FLY_094-upd-03-380x282.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/www.everest.com\/everestdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wildw_FLY_094-upd-03.jpeg 620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"structure\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Structure\"><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Structure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The moment you hit the water you need to start trying to figure out where the bass are located. Start looking for structure in the water. Sunken trees, lily pads, boulders, a sunken boat, drop offs. Anything that stands out to you will stand out to the fish.<\/p>\n<p>If the flow of the river is nice and slow then really break down those pieces of structure from multiple angles. If it\u2019s fast you might only get one cast at that boulder or log.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"avoiding-the-crowds\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Avoiding_the_Crowds\"><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Avoiding the Crowds<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It happens every year. The weather gets hot and jet skiers, boater, and river floaters storm the water. The best thing you can do is ether hit the water early or find spots where they\u2019re not. Hitting the water is the easiest and best way to go about it, but if you can\u2019t avoid the crowds then sit back and watch where everyone goes. Often there will be plenty of coves on lakes that only anglers will be using.<\/p>\n<p>People floating rivers in tubes are harder to ignore. You can find areas where large companies drop off and pick up tubers and then avoid those areas. Otherwise, you\u2019re better off just getting there before they even start.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"apparel-and-extras\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Apparel_and_Extras\"><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Apparel and Extras<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sun shirts, hats, sunglasses, lightweight pants or shorts and sunscreen are all needed for a day on the river in the middle of summer. There\u2019s a good chance you will be without shade for the whole day, and you\u2019ll also be out when the UV index will be at its peak. Not protecting yourself from the sun can really put a damper on the day and if you\u2019re anything like me then a bad sunburn can ruin a full week. Dress appropriately and not only will you stay cooler out on the water, but you\u2019ll also prevent a sunburn.<\/p>\n<p>Bring enough water. The amount you bring will need to depend on the temperature. Once the heat index is over 90 or over 100 then you need to make sure you have enough for the day. A lack of water could lead to heat stroke or dehydration and that\u2019s one way end a trip early. At eight pounds a gallon water is heavy but it\u2019s not something to skimp on. Overpack and hope you don\u2019t need to drink all of it.<\/p>\n<p>A meal or some snacks can be a great way to break up the day and to give yourself a little rest. Find a nice shady spot and have a sandwich or some chips and allow yourself to cool down in the middle of the day. Hop in the water after and go for a dip if the heat is even more egregious.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"final-thoughts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fishing in the middle of summer can be intimidating. The heat is oppressive and there are more people partaking in watersports than ever before, leaving lakes and rivers crowded.<\/p>\n<p>However, the fish aren\u2019t going anywhere. 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