What’s Hot with Bass Fishing?

Many people are hooked on this hobby and have escalated it to a sport and a passion. Resorts, sports equipment and lines have been built and many more avenues have benefited from this interest.

Today, there are many more people trying to learn and find out what the excitement
is all about. Bass fishing is more than just catching a fish. Its about getting those lunker big bass and having the opportunity to show it off. For beginners there is a lot more to bass fishing than meets the eye.

First, you need to know the lures that you must have to successfully catch bass.

Do you know what the top 3 lures for catching Bass are? Although there was no particular gauge that was presented by the researchers, a survey was performed among the pro bass fishermen and it was found that plastic worms was the most favorable, and rating on the second and third place were the spinner bait and then the crank bait.

Although, picking any one of these 3 is surely not enough. Some factors are still needed to be considered. First of all, you must decide if it is better to cover a smaller area of water thoroughly or skim across a larger area as fast as possible to locate fish. Using a worm is slower, but quite effective and is very seductive to Bass. They do best when the fish are schooled over a particular structure.

The problems that usually arise when fishing with a worm is the inability to feel subtle strikes. Usually the inability to sense them is due to a sinker that is too heavy and a line that is too thick.

For you to overcome this delema, it would be best to use a variable buoyancy worm using lead strip sinkers. Here are some of its advantages:

• No moving lead on the line to dampen the feel of a gentle pickup
• You can apply the exact amount of lead to deliver the worm action needed
• It makes it easier for a bass to inhale the worm
• It helps in hook setting
• It's easier to shake loose from snags
• You can cause the worm to hang suspended over the bottom when fishing shallow water.

To know how much lead strip is to be used, wrap one strip around the hook and insert the barb in the worm. Slowly drop it into the water and watch it sink, it should barely settle toward the bottom. If it sinks to rapidly, take some lead off, keep testing until you get it just right. Make sure not to use heavier than 8-pound mono line - preferably 6 pound.

On the other hand, a Spinner bait can be moved more quickly across the surface or can be bounced up and down on the bottom, cast against wood structure and manipulated in many different ways in order to trigger strikes. It is a great probing lure for the shoreline because of its tangle-free construction.

Last but not least, Crank baits can cover a lot of water in a jiffy. When using them, you can check out a spot without wasting a whole lot of time. They also can be used for finding fish that may be scattered.

The very most important thing is, whichever lure you select for the particular body of water that you are fishing on, you need to make it as easy as possible for the Bass to get at it. Try to drop that lure right in front of them. It has been proven that Bass calculate the amount of energy it will take them to go after prey.

Pick and learn to use one of those lures that you prefer to really find enjoyment in bass fishing!

Besides considering the lures, it is also most important to determine the accurate time for going bass fishing.

Early morning and late evening are definitely when those lunker bass can be hauled in. Always remember that bass love ambush spots offering lots of cover from the baitfish. They like to hide and surprise their prey.

These bait fish are most active in the early morning or evening. When they feed, bass follow because the baitfish are less aware of threats when they feed. Go out fishing during these times for the most success.

When retrieving an underwater lure in poor or dull light, keep reeling in at a steady pace once it is in motion. This will make it easier for bass to locate and grab it.

The last thing is, don't bother going out in the dawn/dusk when water is below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature wipes out certain aquatics and terrestrials, which supports the food chain feeding.

Lures and proper time for going bass fishing are important factors that must be taken into account because other factors such as water quality and weather conditions are also necessary for you to "score" when bass fishing!

Gone fishin'