All About Bass Fishing - Guide To Locating And Catching Bass

Bass are predator fish that feeds on virtually any living thing in the water that is smaller than they are. That includes smaller bass. Its appeal is that bass are widespread across the country, relatively easy to catch when properly fished for, and they are great fighters giving the angler pleasure in catching them. Bass tend to concentrate in or near available cover where they can ambush their prey. There are many species and sub-species of bass with the two primary species being largemouth and smallmouth. Largemouth prefer warmer water while smallmouth prefer cooler water if given a choice. Anglers of any age can fish for bass in most warm water fisheries in all 50 states.

The fun of bass fishing is often enhanced by the fact that in clear water you can sometimes see the bass come out of the cover and attack lures. Bass can be caught on surface lures and down to 60 feet or deeper. No matter what type of lures you prefer to throw, at one time of the year or another bass can be caught on that particular lure or technique. For some the thrill of catching and landing the fish is the attraction. For others, the enjoyment comes from figuring out what’s going on, what the bass are doing and determining a method for catching on that particular day.

3 Most Important Factors About Fishing For Bass

Knowledge of bass, their seasonal movements and how they live is crucial for fishing success.
The right equipment and tackle can make the difference between a lousy day and a fabulous day.
Changes in the bass environment have a significant impact on the location and activity of bass.

Understand Bass For Improved Fishing Success

Knowledge is the key to effective bass fishing. For discussion at least, 90% of the bass are in 10% of the lake. Most anglers spend 90% of their time fishing the wrong water, at the wrong time doing the wrong things. The purpose of this book is to help you understand which 10% of the lake to concentrate on at different times of the year, and what circumstances might impact the day.

When gathering information, focus your attention on information relative to “where” the bass are located, rather than focusing on “what” the writer happened to be using to catch them. Once you locate them, many different lures and techniques can catch them. Finding them is the key to successful bass fishing.

Read this book thoroughly, several times and refer to it often. It represents over 80 years fishing experience and knowledge gained from thousands of days fishing for bass and untold number of conversations with expert anglers from across the country.

Join a Bass Club to Learn Faster

Without a doubt, one of the fastest ways for a beginner to expedite the learning process is to join a bass club. Hang out with anglers who are dedicated to the sport of bass fishing. If you choose to fish their club tournaments, you will get to ride in one of their boats and watch how the do it for an entire day. You can ask lots of questions and get free advice for how to improve on your local waters.

Fishing Websites

Spend time at websites like www.aa-fishing.com and others which offer great information about bass fishing. Local fishing sites often include fishing reports and fishing forums on local waters. Gather all the information you can find. You will hear lots of theories and ideas about how to catch bass.

Fishing Books And Articles

Professional bass anglers and knowledgeable writers offer articles on virtually every aspect of bass fishing. Bassmaster Magazine, In Fisherman, and Bass Dozer all have great information. Books are available from many of the top tournament pros of the past and present. Legends like Roland Martin, Ricky Clunn, Jimmy Houston, Bill Dance and many others have compiled their years of experience into books every serious bass angler should read. Current bass fishing stars like Kevin Van Dam, Mike Iaconelli, Skeet Reese and others offer a vast amount of knowledge for you to benefit from.

Tackle Stores And Boat Dealerships

One of the most overlooked resources for bass fishing information is tackle stores and bass boat dealerships. The pros that work in these stores, as well as the customers who frequent these establishments, talk about bass fishing most of their waking hours. Stop by, get to know these folks and participate in the conversations. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Most of these guys are happy to share information and help all levels of anglers improve. You will be amazed at what you will learn.