| An essential key to success in any bass fishing | | | | ideal for the depth of water we are fishing, (ask the |
| tournament is having the right tackle to use. Selecting | | | | boater what his plans are), A worm/jig being careful |
| your tournament tackle is half the fun in the sport, | | | | to research good colors for the place we're fishing |
| and it's usually what keeps us bass fisherman awake | | | | and water clarity, and either a top water bait for |
| all night before the tournament! So I wanted to give | | | | instances when I see bait fish breaking, or early in |
| a few tips when selected your tournament day | | | | the morning. |
| tackle, to help make the process more fun, | | | | If you then fill each of your three tackle boxes with |
| effective, and successful to help you put the green | | | | great back ups for each type of fishing, you can |
| ones in the livewell quick! | | | | cover lots of water, lots of diverse water, and be |
| The first thing you should consider is how much room | | | | equipped to fish the style your boater plans on |
| do you have? If you are going as a non boater, you | | | | fishing without having to re tie your lures all day. |
| probably only have room for 3 rods and one big | | | | Given you might re tie a handful of times, but keep in |
| tackle bag. To show respect to the boater you are | | | | mind that when you are selecting your tournament |
| riding with, you should be as organized as possible, in | | | | tackle, boater or non boater, less can be more |
| order to keep the boat maneuverable during the day. | | | | Remember to consider all conditions, and be flexible. |
| I'm off the school that believes sticking with a few | | | | Choosing lures that can be fished in several conditions |
| solid, time tested lures, through out the day will put | | | | is wise. |
| more fish in the boat than switching lures every 10 | | | | As for rod selection, I usually bring 2 6.6' medium |
| minutes. So this holds more true for the non boater | | | | action rods because I can do anything with them, |
| who has less tackle they can bring. | | | | and maybe one flipping stick. Remember to pack |
| I bring 3 tackle boxes. Crankbaits, worms & | | | | plenty of snacks for your boater/non boater. Believe |
| hooks, and handful of top water baits. Spinner baits I | | | | it or not, good manners will put more fish in the boat. |
| place in zip lock baggies to go into the side pouch of | | | | Getting along with your boating companion makes all |
| my tackle bag. One rod is rigged with a crankbait | | | | the difference in the world! |