Bass Fishing

Fishing for Bass?

The sport of bass fishing and bass fishing boats are high on the list of most anglers. The freshwater bass fish is in a class of its own with both weekend anglers and those who make a living pro bass fishing all vying for space on the local bass fishing lake . Fishing bass tournaments can mean winning big prizes such as one of several popular fishing boats, fly fishing equipment or other expensive fishing products. Fishing for bass is definitely popular.


Here’s a look at a few tips that will make you a better bass angler

Structure is key. Both largemouth and smallmouth bass relate to structure. Largemouth bass prefer the shelter of submerged weed beds, lily pads and stumps. Smallmouth bass prefer to spend time around rocks, sharp drop offs and tapering underwater points. Find the right structure and you’ll find the bass.

Finesse presentations. A quietly presented plastic worm or other soft plastic bait can tempt even the most stubborn bass to bite. Loud flashy baits take their share of bass but when conditions get tough the bite drops off. Cold fronts, heat stress, busy lake traffic and a host of other problems can seemingly shut the fishing down. Use light line and hook a small plastic worm through the middle so that each end dances on every twitch of the line. Finesse baits can change your luck dramatically.

Capitalize on the weather. Though bass can be caught at any time of the day or night it’s best to be on the water when the fish are actively feeding. Largemouth bass feed heavily during low light conditions. Early morning, late evening and during overcast days are the high percentage times to toss a bait. The smallmouth bass is a daylight feeder though this feisty game fish does have a mind of its own and has been known to change the rules. The smallmouth is usually deeper than its cousin and has no problem with daylight hours.

The right bass boat for the job. Bass don’t seem to be fussy on large bass lakes when it comes to your mode of transportation. Try putting a big bass boat on a small pond and you won’t get a bite. Bass in smaller waters aren’t used to the noise and vibration their big water counterparts experience on a daily basis. Ponds should be approached with nothing more than a canoe or an inflatable raft and better yet, just stand on the shore

Fly fishing. Most bass anglers never try a fly rod and they don’t know what they’re missing. Both largemouth and smallmouth bass can be taken this way. Few angling adventures are as exciting as having a three- or four-pound bass hammer a fly and then explode into the air or dive like a freight train.