Re: thoughts/opinions on "dead"river fishing in summer
Low, hot, muddy water is tough, no matter what you're fishing for. But, unless there are springs or deep holes the fish retreat to in summer, they are there, just highly lethargic. If I were to try and get bit in those situations, I would focus on rocky areas and go low-and-slow with small baits: tubes, ned rigs, finesse jigs, etc. I would use dark colors so the fish could see them a bit better in the muddy water. I would also adjust my expectations; instead of being disappointed that I didn't get 20 bites, I would be happy with 2-3 bites.
Also, when the water is clearer I would do some scouting. Look for and note the location of anything that might hold fish in the summer, like a deeper part of a riffle, a shelf, rock pile, channel; anything different from what the river bottom "normally" looks like.
I also agree with Gerry. If you feel like making the drive, hit up the Delaware in summer. You'll find no shortage of hungry smallies there.
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Now the sun is just starting to climb up over the treetops,
And it's gonna be a beautiful day, that's plain to see.
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Cause on a day like today there's one place I gotta be:
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