Bass Fishing Was BRUTAL Today! Summer Heat Shut the Bite Down
Some days the bass cooperate… and some days they make you earn every bite.
In this episode of Abide Fishing, I hit the water expecting a decent summer bite, but the high water temperatures had other plans. The fish were scattered, inactive, and incredibly difficult to pattern. I spent the day adjusting locations, presentations, and tactics trying to put together a productive day on the water.
If you’ve ever struggled through a tough summer fishing day, this one will feel familiar. Not every trip is full of giant bass, but there’s always something to learn.
What would you have thrown in these conditions? Let me know in the comments!
Fish: Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass
Lures:
1/4oz V-Twin Buzzbait by True South Custom Lures in Miss Piggy
Zoom Fat Albert Grub in Pearl as a Trailer
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1/2oz Pulse Tandem Spinnerbait by True South Custom Lures in “Glimmer Ghost”
Zoom Fat Albert Grub in “Blue Glimmer” as a Trailer
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The Water: Lake Wylie
Nivens Creek Access Area
898 Nivens Landing Dr, Tega Cay, SC 29708
Access: 2 paved boat ramps
Acres: 13400 acres
Amenities: Trash Collection
Cost: free
Hours: 24/7
Propulsion Limits: none
Filming Date: 6/15/26
Water Temp: 88 degrees
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📺 Watch my previous videos 📺
🎬 Lake Norman POST SPAWN BASS Were CRUSHING! | Kayak Fishing Lake Norman
https://youtu.be/k2sQhDQbkVQ
🎬 Fishing Below Lake Wylie Dam During DROUGHT Conditions | Tough Day on the Catawba River
https://youtu.be/NQprHKXa1L0
🎬 I Tried a $3 Temu Spinnerbait… Did It Actually Work?
https://youtu.be/4ufhbjA-ML4
🎬 BIG River Bass Below the Dam! Buzzbait, Spinnerbait & Shakey Head Bite 🔥
https://youtu.be/qEN8qor3s9g
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