| Why is it so important to have more knowledge | | | | cast your rod. Water depth and temperature is |
| under your belt when bass fishing, simple, | | | | a vital element that you need to be aware of |
| more fish? | | | | because the depth or hollowness of the water |
| | | | will decipher if this part of the river - |
| Is your catch of bass becoming less on every | | | | stream is where the bass are biting. |
| fishing trip, did you ever wonder that the | | | | |
| bait you are using is not to the fishes | | | | A consistent bass angler does more than just |
| liking or could it be your choice of location | | | | jump in his/her boat and cast bait. That is |
| to catch a whopper be the wrong speck. | | | | why fishing tournaments are so popular |
| | | | -competitive and fulfilling to all who take |
| If just starting out to join in the fun of | | | | part in these contests. |
| bass fishing then it is important that you | | | | |
| fully understand the needs on how to bait. | | | | There is much more than meets the eye behind |
| Which bait to use - where are the best | | | | this sport. Lake maps, what are they you ask, |
| locations for bass fishing. The bigger your | | | | well there are two types; most anglers refer |
| knowledge the bigger the fish. | | | | to them as the Hot Spot map and the |
| | | | Topographical. These route finders are |
| Bass Fishing is practised by anglers who | | | | different; the Topo outlines more in detail |
| claim a sense of satisfaction when the fish | | | | where as the Hot Spot map displays the best |
| start to bite. To become successful in this | | | | fishing locations. |
| type of venture then you have to consider two | | | | |
| things, the understanding of how to locate | | | | Vegetation areas - Irregular contours |
| bass and to learn all there is to know about | | | | -Shallow water close to deep water areas - |
| different techniques, presentations, and | | | | Points and point drops are main issues to |
| baits. All this information can be found in | | | | look for when it comes to locating bass on |
| fishing manuals. Collect as much knowledge as | | | | any given waters. |
| you can from other anglers who are more | | | | |
| familiar with the sport. | | | | To become as popular as the sport it self |
| | | | then, you have to think like the fish. I know |
| Just to know how to read a map will be | | | | this may sound insane, but you have to choose |
| beneficial when locating bass, the most | | | | a quiet part of the stream or lake away from |
| practical places to search for lively Bass is | | | | jet skis, kiddies paddling or playful dogs |
| after cold fronts and early spring. Weather | | | | when fishing for bass. Any excitement may |
| conditions can either hamper or go in your | | | | upset the apple cart. If you were the fish |
| favour when fishing for bass. If you are | | | | would you stick around with all the commotion |
| familiar with your waters then this will help | | | | above water? |
| a great deal in locating the best place to | | | | |