06-28-2018, 03:59 AM
Doesn't take any special skills or knowledge really. They just are very capable predators and often use the darkness of night to their advantage. I wouldn't say I'm am expert or anything but I've spent countless hours fishing for them at night. For me, it is equal parts that they bite good and that I don't have to deal with other people. Even the busiest lakes really quiet down after dark when everyone goes home.
In general it seems like they push closer to the shorelines. They seem to come up off the bottom more too at night. In the day they usually sit close to the bottom unless they are chasing baitfish... but at night, they might cruise 5 feet off the bottom in say 10' of water.
Rattle traps work really well. Jerkbaits, crankbaits, too. Anything that puts off some vibration or flash (both!). Although anymore I prefer a 3-4" swimbait over lures... less likely to snag them and not as expensive if you do.
Good luck if you try it. It is worth fishing them at night for the peace and quiet alone.
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In general it seems like they push closer to the shorelines. They seem to come up off the bottom more too at night. In the day they usually sit close to the bottom unless they are chasing baitfish... but at night, they might cruise 5 feet off the bottom in say 10' of water.
Rattle traps work really well. Jerkbaits, crankbaits, too. Anything that puts off some vibration or flash (both!). Although anymore I prefer a 3-4" swimbait over lures... less likely to snag them and not as expensive if you do.
Good luck if you try it. It is worth fishing them at night for the peace and quiet alone.
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