You can have all the best and most expensive fishing equipment around. You will spend tens of thousands on the best bass boat. And yet still there is the possibility of not catching a fish. All the expensive equipment will not do much if you are using the wrong bait. This will detail the best bait for bass fishing and why it is considered the best. Grubs The grub lure is great and inexpensive bait that will attract the bass. This bait was...more
If you are a bass fishing enthusiast then the likelihood is that you want to spread your wings and dip your toes in the waters of a brand new place. You may want to try out lakes that you have read about, pools that friends have recommended and rivers that you have seen on TV. If this is the case then it is time to start planning a bass fishing trip with your fellow bass fishing enthusiasts!Planning a bass fishing trip is not like every other...more
Florida is a popular haunt for the vast majority of bass fishing enthusiasts that live within a couple of hours drive. There are many reasons for that. Starting with the area itself, the weather is beautiful all year round and largely warmer than most other places in the country. As such, the bass are more active for longer, which of course lends to the fishing action. There is also a wide range of waters there, meaning that you can choose the heavy vegetation of the Everglades, light vegetation in the lakes or clear areas in local rivers. In short, you can make your Florida bass fishing experience exactly what you want it to be. The popularity of the Florida lakes and general bass fishing action have led to people travelling there from all over the world just to fish and if you are one of the many then you are in for a treat. However, the following tips may just help you to get a handle on bass fishing in Florida and give you the edge over the fish so that you can increase your catch rate and enjoy your full experience. First, fish the current. This is actually important no matter where you go bass fishing but especially in Florida where the bodies of water are huge and you may...more
Bass fishing is undoubtedly the best hobby in the world for those people that enjoy heading down to their local lake every weekend. It is something that you can just lose yourself in and forget all your worries. The peace and quiet can give you perspective and the action can help you to channel some of the worst feelings that you experience on a...more
Fly fishing is a technique that can be enjoyed by anglers of all ages and gender. This outdoor activity is a great pastime that is exciting, fun and one that helps to teach patience. After all, to be a success at fly fishing the angler must be patient. This is also a popular way to fish for bass. Many bass fishermen enjoy bass fly fishing but it's...more
When you start out to go bass fishing, you will need the right equipment. One of the most important tools you can take with you is the right bass fishing rod. However, choosing the right bass fishing rods from the many different types of rods out there can sometimes be a difficult choice. It will require a little background work before you can be sure you are getting the right fishing rod for you. If you're going to a local discount store or fishing supply shop, you might see a large selection and this can make it difficult to choose the right one for you. To help narrow down your large selection, it helps to know if you will be spinning or bait-casting with the rod. Then some other things to think about are:* What length do you need/ want?* What kind of power will you need?* What type of grips is most comfortable for you?* How many line guides do you need on your rod?* Will the rod you're considering have the proper action?* What kind of presentation will you use the rod for?All of these questions apply to how your rod will react when you use it while casting. This is important to bass fishing because it can greatly affect your...more
The bass is an amazing species that is sought after by anglers all over the nation. It's a species that the weekend angler seeks out for entertainment and the professional seek out for money and prizes. Anyone can have a great time when they go...more
Crappie are a very fast growing species of fish and they go by many aliases such as calico bass, speckled perch, speckled bass, white perch, pole crappies, strawberry bass, and paper mouth. To determine the age of a speckled perch You catch while you...more
Soft plastics ar by far the most popular largemouth bass baits used by bass fisherman nationwide. Soft plastic large mouth bass lures are as close to natural bass baits that you can get. They look and feel like real largemouth bass food when bass hit...more
If you want to fish heavy cover for largemouth bass then using a bass spinner bait is great way to fish for largemouth bass holding tight in thick weed, debris cover. The reason bass spinners work so well in thick cover is because the spinner blades...more
One can attribute the popularity of fly fishing to its exposure in media. Television shows and programs have either featured fishing or have had programs that mainly focused on fishing. Nevertheless, fly fishing magazines have been a great...more
Fly fishing vacations are getting more popular year by year. This is true because of the evolution of the sport from its early days when it was popular to just a few states to the introduction of fly fishing via television and magazines which had a...more