Basic Tips For Bass Fishing

Fishing for me is a thing of leisure as well as skill. In fact the amount of knowledge one gathers from experience is vast in this field. A veteran always has tricks up his sleeve which he has mostly learnt through trial and error. If you are beginner or have had a few initial experience I would suggest that you get into the mode of experimentation to learn more rapidly about the various tricks involved in catching the bass.

About The Bass:

Mostly a fresh water fish which has its prominent existence in moderately cold waters, you are unlikely to find a bass in warm water. If there are traces of pollution in the water it would be difficult for find any live bass there since they are very sensitive to any pollutants in the water. Bass can be found need thick foliage where several worms and insects as well as small fish take refuge since this habitant provides for a good food source. Bass being a predator fish would be found closer to areas where the population of small fish is high. You can use these as tips to locate the region where you are more likely to find Bass. Several varieties of Bass exist usually along the North American coastal lines, the most prominent ones being the largemouth Bass and the spotted Bass.

The largemouth Bass is of course the largest weighing close to 25 pounds. If you end up in certain fishing locations on holiday do put in a word with the locals to determine the exact areas where Bass can be found.

The Fishing Lures:

Fishing lures or baits as they are popularly known are the mainstay of any fishing expedition. If you are good with your baits then its cinch that you will catch the fish if it is present around the location. Choosing your bait is usually a matter of experience and depends on the type of water terrain you are on. If you are beginner get in a word of advice from the experience fishermen in that area to determine what kind of baits are best suitable. Most of the fishermen swear by the plastic worms as the best bait for the Bass.

This is true especially for closed water or a smaller water region. The advantage you get out of plastic worms is that it is effective in catch Bass existing in submerged areas, but it might get a bit slow around large waters when you need to cover a larger area.

The other baits to consider would be the spinner bait and the lipless crank bait. The spinner bait is effective when a very large area needs to be covered quickly. In shallow waters the spinner bait can also be used to lure Bass by bouncing it off the bottom surface in quick succession. Most of the spinners have a tangle free design enabling them to be used effective in thick foliage where Bass like to hang out.

Hone Your Angler Skills:

As I had mentioned previously it is important to keep practicing as you learn most of the tricks only through experience. You would need to choose the right kind of a reel to make your fishing experience better. Baitcaster reels work out pretty well and they have an ease of operation. Moreover they don't twist the line allowing for less snags during the fishing. You can buy a decent rod and reel combination nowadays for a fair price. Most of the rods are very lightweight and make for comfortable fishing experience. I personally prefer using a light tackle which fishing for Bass and would suggest the same.