3 Tips to Catch Big Bass

It seems like every bass fisherman wants to catch- Be On The Water At The Right Times - To catch
big bass, but many times the "big boys" are simplybig bass you have to be on the water when the
never caught. In this article I'm going to provide youbass are the most active. This is accomplished by
with 3 tips to catch big bass, tips that can belearning the simple ways that the weather &
employed by most any angler. When I refer to themoon affect fishing. These two forces of Mother
term big bass, I'm referring to smallmouth bass thatNature have as much to do with you catching big
are four pounds and over and largemouth bass thatbass as the type of bait or lure you choose to use.
are eight pounds and over.Be on the water at the right times and you will catch
In my more than 25 years of fishing experience I'vemore and bigger bass, it's as simple as that.
found that fishing is just like life. The simplest things- Use Realistic Bass Lures - When it comes to big
are often the most effective. I think Phillip Jamesbass, realism is of the utmost importance. The fishing
Bradley said it best, when he said, "Simplicity islure that you use needs to look as realistic as
nature's first step, and the last of art." If you wantpossible. If you're going to catch big Bass the lure
to catch big bass, remember, keep it simple.you use needs to look as much like what the bass
- Keep Your Hands Clean - If you want to catch bignormally eat as possible. Big bass got that way for a
bass, you need to make sure that you hands arereason. They have "been around the block", if you
free of unnatural scents. Bass have a very keenwill, so realistic bass lures are very important.
sense of smell and can detect even minute amountsThese 3 tips to catch big bass have been proven
of unnatural scents in the water. Before baiting up,through more than 25 years of fishing experience,
no matter what type of bait or lure you choose toand will work for anyone. Never forget about the old
use, make sure that your hands are free of anyadage about patience either. The more time you can
unnatural scents because those scents will transfer tospend on the water, the more successful you will be.
your bait or lure and cost you bites. Odor neutralizingBefore you know it, you'll be catching trophy sized
soaps do the trick, as well as grabbing a handful ofbass on a regular basis.
dirt and rubbing it into your hands before rigging up.