Cool Moves Rains benefit quail hatch

Summer has officially arrived with scorching temperatures from El Paso to Galveston. The rampant weather shift has anglers responding with adjusted strategies, which, in many parts of the state, rely on skipping baits underneath docks and dropping jigs down around structure and beneath hydrilla mats where big bass can escape the sun. While the shade seems to be the target among bass fishermen, catfish and crappie are favoring depth. Guides are finding fish schooling anywhere from 15-30 feet deep and finding success with a variety of different baits. Catfish are taking to trolled artificial baits or cut bait off the points. Crappie are routinely striking jigs thrown near submerged structure. Read our fishing reports, guide reports and story on finding shade in this issue to learn more.