Don’t stay at home because of the heat - the fish are still out there and hungry, biting especially when it’s inclined towards being a bit cool early mornings and late evenings into the night along Colorado River waters in the Yuma area. When fishing for bass, one of the most frustrating fishing conditions is when the fish are found in clear, shallow water this time of year. They are plainly visible, yet almost impossible to catch - and because you are as visible as the fish, it takes plenty of finesse to get close enough to cast. Shallow bass relate strongly to shadows from overhanging trees, so make a presentation with a plastic worm - the Culprit works well - in dark colors that can be seen easily. If the bass plays lazy, twitch the lure quickly out of the strike zone to give the lure an appearance of a fleeing baitfish which often elicits a strike. A pair with ‘yellow’ tint for sight fishing shallow bass can make a fish stand out from its surroundings. read more