CATCHIN’ THE COOSA by Zeke Gossett Photos submitted
Logan Martin T
he months of July and August can be hot, but so can the fishing if you look in the right places. The water temperatures are normally in the mid-80s to low 90s, but this is good thing sometimes, and here’s why. Bass have a high metabolism, and they have to eat more this time of year. However, it is important to look in the right places at the right times, and this is my approach. Traditionally in July on Logan Martin there are still a lot of fish out deep. Unfortunately, these fish have seen a lot of baits by this time, but they can still be caught. Knowing this, I start shallow in the mornings around docks and grass. I want to cover water fast and efficiently. Two baits I like to keep in my hand during this time are a frog and swim jig. I’ll often bounce around four or five different places trying to find the active fish. This is especially true if it is sunny. If you get a real overcast day you can stay shallow a little longer. Overall, I’ll give this bite about an hour, then I’ll head out to deeper water. Once I’m out deep, I am looking at my electronics trying to find schools of fish and brush piles. I will idle around in my boat until I find what I am looking for and then start fishing. 78 LAKELIFE 24/7 MAGAZINE Logan Martin & Neely Henry | July and August 2022
