| The hobby of bass fishing has become so popular a | | | | on the hook side, this allows the plastic worm to |
| pastime that if you happen to go near a river or lake | | | | float around two to three feet off the bottom. |
| then chances are you are going to find a group of | | | | The Carolina rig is best used when the bottom of the |
| people who are serious enthusiasts. The tackle and | | | | lake, river or pond you are fishing has lots of grass |
| techniques used for bass fishing are a little different | | | | and weeds on the bottom. This enables the worm to |
| from the norm, but in my opinion bass fishing is the | | | | float just above the level of the grass. As you can |
| most fun. | | | | see there is a lot more to plastic worm fishing when |
| Of course bass fishing tackle involves the usual | | | | using bass fishing tackle. |
| weights and swivels and these tend to be bigger | | | | Other Reasons For using Bass Fishing Tackle |
| than those used in normal freshwater fishing. If you | | | | If you are planning to go bass fishing it is important |
| are planning on going bass fishing it pays to find | | | | to know what type of fishing you are planning t to |
| specialist bass fishing tackle. Your preferred technique | | | | do. It is often a good idea to take along more than |
| has a heavy influence on your choice of tackle, for | | | | one rod rigged for the differing situation you may |
| instance. If you want to fish with a plastic worm | | | | encounter. This means that if conditions change while |
| then you are going to need a hook and weight set | | | | you are out fishing you can just pick up another rod |
| up that will keep the plastic worm on the bottom. | | | | and continue to fish. |
| The particular size and type of weight is wholly | | | | There is an extensive choice of bass fishing tackle |
| dependent on the depth of water in which you are | | | | available on the market today so it is easy therefore |
| fishing and it's worth noting that the water and | | | | to cater for the many differing situations you many |
| weather conditions also make a difference. Faster | | | | encounter. When considering bass fishing tackle it is |
| flowing water requires a heavier weight than still | | | | important to consider the type of reel that you will |
| water and if there are many obstructions in the | | | | be using. The common choices are used for spinning |
| water you may also want to use a heavier line just in | | | | tackle or an open faced reel. Bait casters can be hard |
| case of snagging. | | | | to use if you only use them every once in a while as |
| In less clear water you may like to use fourteen to | | | | they need practice. However with practice bait |
| twenty pound test but it is important to take in the | | | | casters are the most reliable for hitting a specific |
| situation as there will often be changes to make to | | | | spot time after time. With all this said the most |
| your set up. If for instance you are fishing with a | | | | important choice is to choose a rod and reel |
| plastic worm Carolina style, it is best to use a thicker | | | | combination that you feel comfortable with. |
| line up to the weight and swivel then use a lighter line | | | | |