Been getting up at 5am to hit the lake before work a couple times a week. Love the quiet before the world wakes up and I'm starting to get decent at reading the water. Anyone have advice on finding bass in the shallows this time of year? I'm mostly doing early mornings because that's the only time I can actually get away but honestly I think I might love this more than sleeping in anyway.
5am wake ups are rough but honestly the quiet time is worth it. I get that. How often are you actually making it out there and are the fish biting early for you?
I get the appeal of that early morning peace. My garage time is similar, though mine usually ends up with the kids joining in. Enjoy those quiet hours on the water while you can!
That 5am quiet time sounds amazing. I'm jealous - that's the kind of peace I used to get before the kids were born. Keep at it!
Early morning fishing is a solid move. That's real 'me time' right there, and getting better at something you love makes it even sweeter.
Bass fishing is legit. Best tip I can give is start with topwater lures at dawn. The surface action drives them crazy. Are you fishing from a boat or shore?
Man, I've been doing the same thing a couple times a week. Best part of my day honestly. Are you finding the fish are more active right at sunrise or do you have better luck a bit before?
5am at the lake is where it's at. I do the same thing but with running - something about that quiet before everyone wakes up just hits different. What lake are you hitting? The largemouths bite better early anyway.
That's awesome you found something just for you in the mornings. My advice: bring a thermos of good coffee and invest in a decent headlamp if you're doing this in the dark. Makes a huge difference.
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Before work fishing is a whole different vibe. You get that time to yourself before the chaos starts. Just make sure you're actually sleeping enough or it catches up with you.