They provide cover, shade, concealment and an abundant oxygen content. Some of the most common weed types include cabbage, coontail, cattails, bulrushes, milfoil, sandgrass, lilypads and wild rice. Weedbeds are most productive during the summer and early fall. On clear water lakes, fish deeper water and concentrate on low light periods of dawn, dusk, after dark, when the weather is cloudy and overcast or when the wind blows to break the water surface. In dark stained or muddy water, fish will often be in shallow water and bite best during midday and during periods of sunshine.
Night fishing is often slow.
Food Food is the primary concern of all fish. Their existence is entirely dependent upon obtaining enough to survive. Knowing what a fish prefers to eat at all given times of the year and presenting artifical lures and live bait in the most natural fashion is vitally important to catch fish consistently. Comfort Comfort is the second most important fish priority. Each fish species has its own comfort zone, preferring certain bottom types, water temperature, light conditions, depths and cover areas.