subject: 5 Bass Techniques [print this page] Bass fishing is a sport that is enjoyed by millions of men, women and children. The bass is an amazing species that has to lot to offer all anglers whether you're a beginner or a professional. That's why they're the perfect species to seek out when you're vacationing with your family or just enjoying a weekend at the lake. They can put up an amazing challenge, which makes them an excellent choice for the professional angler as well.
If you're seeking out a trophy fish, certain bass species grow to some incredible sizes. Bass fishing is so popular that many tournaments are held each year that offers an assortment of cash rewards and prizes to the top bass anglers. You could even win a brand new bass fishing boat. Even if you don't win, participating in a bass fishing tournament would surely be fun and exciting.
If you're interested in improving your skills and becoming a better bass fisherman, the five tips listed below can be very useful:
1. If you want to become a great bass angler, then you need to learn and practice patience. This is very important because you never know what mood this species will be in. One day they may strike at anything that gets near them and the next day, they might act like they have no interest in anything that you throw at them.
2. You should always pay attention to everything that's around you when you go bass fishing. Look at the natural food source for the body of water in which you're fishing and you'll have a better idea of what baits will attract the bass the most. Look for areas where the baitfish is plentiful and more than likely, you'll discover plenty of bass in this location as well. They tend to stick pretty close to their food source.
3. Take the time to learn as much as you can about the location where you plan to fish. Finding the bass can be the hardest part but if you know your way around the lake or river, you'll find them much faster. They normally can be found anywhere structures are located whether they're natural or manmade. They also like grassy areas, ledges, rocks and they can be found close to the bank certain times of the year.
4. When you go bass fishing is very important. They tend to stay out of the light as much as possible so they're not very aggressive during the day when the sun is at its hottest. That's why going bass fishing in the early morning or late evening hours will prove to be the most productive. You can also have good results when going bass fishing on cloudy days or when it's drizzling rain.
5. Before you set out on your big fishing adventure, make sure that you really are prepared. If you don't, you're going to be missing something important. You need a variety of tackle and always take along extra fishing line. It would even be a good idea to have an extra rod and reel if possible, just in case. This is especially true if you're seeking out a trophy fish. Bass have been known to bend a few rods and break fishing line in the past.
