In the summer, fish are deep as well but they are trying to find cooler weather
For example, a gear ratio of 6.2:1 means the spool will rotate 6.2 times for each handle crank
At times, a crankbait may not work as well as other types of lures because the fish are sluggish due to water condtions and will not bother to chase what they think is an escaping baitfish, but we almost always have a crankbait on one of the fishing poles, because we have caught a lot of big smallmouth bass on crankbaits
Braided line was the go-to when umbrella rigs first hit the scene, and it still has a place when youre fishing the rig shallower or around grass, but fluorocarbon is the standard now
Parting Words No matter how you fish during these summer nights make sure to bring a minimum of two lights, I wear a headlamp and keep a focusable spotlight around my neck, which is especially handy when I get caught in a tough spot in my boat or kayak