Two Hot Tips for Bass Fishing

Recent years have seen an explosion of interest inthan 8-pound mono line - preferably 6 pound.
Bass fishing and this has led to many new businessHow much lead strip do you need? Well, one tested
sprouting up to ride along with the wave ofway is to wrap one strip around the hook and bury
excitement. Hooking, pardon the pun, new Bassthe barb in the worm.
anglers is easy. All you have to do is to invite themNow, gently ease it into the water and watch it sink.
for a Bass fishing trip and before you know it, theyIt should barely settle toward the bottom. If it sinks
are now passionate about the sport. Businesses seektoo fast, startagain by taking some off, etc. Use a
out hot interests like a heat seeking missle and wemono line that is no heavier than 8-pounds -
see resorts, sports gears and fishing related thingspreferably 6 pound.
being built - all with the aim to capture this hotSpinner baits, by virture of its construction, can move
market. As a Bass angler, clearly we have benefitedmore quickly across the surface. It can be bounced
from all these interests.on the bottom,against tree limbs and moved in many
Right now, more and more are getting their feet wetdifferent ways in order to stimulate strikes. It is a
to learn and find out what the big bass buzz is allgreat probing lure for the shoreline because of its
about. For the uninitiated, Bass fishing is more thantangle-free construction.
just fishing. Having a prized big bass in your handsLastly, Crank baits are great if you want to check
and the opportunity to show it off is a feeling that isout a spot without wasting too much time. They
hard to describe. Only those who have done it willcover a lot of water in a hurrry and you can use
know the feeling and once you have done it once,them for locating fish that may be scattered.
you want to do it over and over again. But after theThe most important rule is this - make it easy for
first bass fishing expedition, for the beginner, there isthe Bass to get to the lure - no matter where you
still lots more to learn.are fishing in. Drop that lure right in front of them!
First, you have to know the lures that you mustScientists have proven that Bass can calculate the
have to enjoy bass fishing. What the top 3 lures foramount of energy it will take them to go after the
catching Bass? No real surveys have been conductedprey and if they decide its too much effort, they
but it is generally agreed by pro bass fishermen thatwon't bother.
plastic worms makes the best lures, followed by theThe bottom line is this - discover and learn to use
spinner bait and then the crank bait.each type of lures and find what suits you. Once you
After considering the lures, there are still otherfind the right one for you, you will really find
factors to consider, chief of which is how you intendenjoyment in bass fishing!
to cover the watersin your fishing. Do you want toAside from considering the lures, the other important
cover a smaller segment of water thoroughly or dofactor is to know the accurate time in going for bass
you want to skim across a larger area as quickly asfishing.
possible to find fishg. Worm baits are very effectiveThe Biggest Bass are definitely caught at dawn or
and Bass are absolutely seduced by it. However,dusk. Remember - bass love to prey at ambush
worm baits tend to be slower and are best in certainspots, which seems to offer lots of cover for the
areas which will come with experience.baitfish. They like to hide, and then pounce on their
One main problem with learners fishing with a wormprey.
is that they do not realise that the worm does notThese bait fish are most active in the dusk or dawn.
have the ability to sense strikes. And the main reasonWhen they feeding, the bait fish's guard is down and
for the inability to sense them is due to theless aware of threats, So that is when the bass
fisherman using a sinker that is too heavy and a linestrikes. Fish during these times for the best chances
that is too thick.of success.
To overcome this predicament, a variable buoyancyWhen retrieving an underwater lure in poor light
worm using lead strip sinkers can be adopted. Theconditions, pull in the lure at a steady pace once it is
advantages are:set in motion. This makes it easier for bass to locate
• No moving lead on the line to dampen theand grab it.
feel of a gentle pickup • Precise amount ofAlthough I mentioned that dawn or dusk is the best
lead can be applied to deliver the worm actiontime to fish for bass, there is one exception. Don't
needed • Bass finds it easier to inhale thebother trying whenthe water is below 50 degrees
worm • It helps in hook setting •Fahrenheit. This temperature causes certain aquatics
In snags, you can quickly shake yourself loosespecies to disappear, which in turn, nullifies the food
• Worms can be hung virtually suspendedchain feeding.
over the bottom when fishing in shallow water.Just by keeping these 2 factors in mind for bass
To tell how much lead strip is needed, wrap one stripfishing - lures and the time to fish - you are on your
around the hook and bury the barb in the worm.start to winning thegame of bass fishing. Once
Ease it into the waterand watch it sink, it shouldmastered, you can then consider other factors like
barely settle toward the bottom. If it sinks to fast,water quality and weather conditions. Happy Bass
take some off, etc. Make sure to use no heavierfishing!