Night Bass Fishing with Soft Lures - The Secrets of an Exciting Technique!

Fishing for bass in the late afternoon and at night is an exciting experience that offers unique sensations. In addition to the unique atmosphere of nighttime outings, this time of year is often conducive to great catches. In this article, we offer you the techniques and tips for successful nighttime bass fishing.

Why fish for sea bass at night?

Sea bass are opportunistic predators, active both day and night. Night fishing offers several advantages:

• Less fishing pressure: Spots are often less crowded at night.
• Fish behavior: Sea bass are less wary and hunt closer to the shore.
• Unique atmosphere: The tranquility and calm of the night add a special dimension to fishing.

Equipment and gear for night bass fishing

The advice we give is suitable both on board and on the boat.

Choosing lures

When fishing at night, it is crucial to choose lures that are suitable for low light conditions. Here are some recommendations:

• Having several types of vibrations in your box: Depending on their moods, fish will not react in the same way depending on the type of lure you present to them. The only solution at the moment is to test on the different drifts you make and see the reaction of the fish.
  Tip: Soft lure anglers tend to always use a Shad first. We recommend starting with the most subtle and less powerful vibrations, such as the Slug or finesse, and then finishing with the Shad. This technique allows you to remain discreet in your fishing spot and flush out the most educated fish.

• Contrasting Colors or Whites: Our Cloudy White and Lemon Brown colors are perfectly suited for evening bass fishing. In fact, for several years we have found that the Cloudy White color is extremely effective in these conditions. In addition, we recommend one of our new high-contrast colors, the Lemon Brown color with its very dark back and fluorescent chartreuse belly.

• Our selection of soft lures for bass fishing:
  As mentioned earlier, we recommend experimenting with different types of soft lure vibrations. We have a wide selection of vibrations at Autoboats Fishing, and here's our pick for night fishing:

1. The Slug, The bumble Slug 140 and 175 with the Cloudy White colorway
2. The Finesse, The Optimus Finesse 120 in Cloudy White and Lemon Brown.
3. The Shad, The Optimus Shad 120 colors Cloudy white and Lemon Brown

• Animation & technique:
  
  For Optimus finesse and bumble slug fishing, we recommend fishing them by scratching close to the bottom with few animations, while for Optimus shad, a linear approach close to the bottom towards the boat will be effective.

Material

• Rod: A rod of 2.13 to 2.40 meters with a power of 7-35g.
• Reel: Size 3000 to 4000.
• Braid: PE 1.0 to 1.2 for good sensitivity.
• Leader: 28 to 30 hundredths fluorocarbon for discretion and strength.

 

Conclusion

Late afternoon and night bass fishing is more than just a technique; it's a captivating adventure that awakens the senses and strengthens our connection with nature. By following these tips, you'll be better prepared for intense and memorable experiences. Each outing is a new story to share. Feel free to contact me to exchange tips or discuss your experiences. I wish you great catches and starry nights!

Morgan, Autoboats Fishing