Ah, who doesn’t love summer? Birds chirping, beaches open, barbecues, light beer, and flip flops. For humans, it’s great. But, I'll tell you who doesn’t like summer - fish. They have far fewer options to beat the heat, which leads to sluggish, indifferent behavior and that period of the year the most anglers know as the “The Summer Doldrums.” However, if you’re still yearning to do more than simply stand around the barbecue or hide in the air conditioning, we have a few suggestions. While many anglers simply stick to the same approach they did during the spring and early summer, making a few adjustments can really help you stay on the fish. Read our guide to beating the summer doldrums!