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