| Bass Fishing | | | | temperatures. |
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| If you've done any bass fishing, then you'll | | | | Water Quality Matters! |
| already know that it's not as simple as just | | | | |
| putting a line in the water and waiting for | | | | The quality of the water you're fishing in |
| them to bite. One of the best things about | | | | makes a difference to your bass fishing |
| bass fishing is that it requires skill and | | | | tactics too. In muddy water, for example, |
| patience to be successful. So it's important | | | | bass use their sonar to locate food. So |
| to put as many factors in your favor as | | | | choose lures that vibrate well and perhaps |
| possible, so that you have the best chance of | | | | make some noise. In clear water, though, bass |
| catching a bass. Let's take a look at a few | | | | are very cautious and wary of anything |
| tips for successful bass fishing. | | | | unusual. So you need light lines, and lures |
| | | | that closely resemble local food sources. |
| As Conditions Change so Should Your Fishing | | | | Spinners can work, but you may find a black |
| Tatics | | | | spinner blade will reduce the flash and be |
| | | | more successful. |
| The weather matters! In the cooler weather, | | | | |
| such as early spring and fall, bass are much | | | | In normal water quality, with some algae and |
| more responsive to top water lures. They're | | | | plankton to filter out sunlight, most types |
| also more likely to be found in shallow | | | | of lures can be used. It's often a good idea |
| water, such as along the shoreline where | | | | to set up three outfits, using a different |
| there are overhanging trees. When it gets | | | | lure for each one, to see which one is |
| hotter, though, bass retreat to deeper, | | | | working the best. For example, you could use |
| cooler holes, and you need a change of | | | | a deep diver on one, a surface lure on the |
| strategy. Basically you need to dredge the | | | | next, and a plastic worm on the third. |
| bottom, and use something like a plastic worm | | | | |
| to get the bass to respond. | | | | What's the Best Bait? |
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| Time of day is also important, with dawn and | | | | A large survey of bass fishing enthusiasts |
| dusk the best times to catch the biggest | | | | found that the plastic worm was considered |
| bass. Look for ambush spots where bass might | | | | the most effective lure by a big margin, so |
| be lurking in wait for baitfish. They like to | | | | when in doubt, try a plastic worm and see |
| pounce on their prey, and these bait fish are | | | | what happens. It's also good to talk to local |
| most active early morning or evening. This | | | | fishermen if you're not familiar with the |
| method works best when the water is warmer, | | | | area, and ask them what they recommend. Most |
| above 50 degrees Fahrenheit, because a lot of | | | | bass fishing enthusiasts are happy to find |
| baitfish aren't active in cooler | | | | another enthusiast to swap stories with. |