subject: How To Trigger Reaction Strikes When Fishing For Largemouth Bass [print this page] How To Trigger Reaction Strikes When Fishing For Largemouth Bass
Planning on getting out fishing this weekend well i have a couple of good tips you really should try out and increase your catch. There is one in particular I want you to pay special attention too. Its the lure technique for triggering "reaction strikes"from Largemouth Bass... which can seriously increase your catch count,especially in these hot summer months. Now, there are many other "old tricks" for hauling in the big ones hand over fist.
You Will find if you just put a few of these to work in your spots, you will quickly become "the top dog". And here is just 3 of the many sneaky tricks and techniques i have up my sleeve...
1. A weird looking bomber lure that can catch a 4 to 8 pound bass on almost every cast near grassy banks. (It resembles a small creature every bass is programmed to feed on... even if they are not native to your area!)
2. An emergency bait i use to get a quick hookup after the bite shuts down. (Most guys do not even carry this one in their arsenal... and it will give you a chance to keep things going during a lull.)
3. A "set it and forget it"floating presentation that will give you a legitimate shot at the local large mouth record. (You can leave it completely unattended... just make sure to brace your rod so it does not get yanked into the water!) With a few good tips and techniques, you are sure to catch big bass and have the time of your life doing it!
Many fishermen drift and drag on a regular basis with good results, but consider cast fishing to the very best spots for good results.Snap jigging works well when using tubes or even other jigs, and you are certainly not likely to get bored doing it either! Snap jigging is an especially aggressive retrieve, and small mouth bass are a lot like catfish.
They just can not help but strike at anything that jumps past them whether they are on the feed or not, so a big deal is just getting their attention, and snap jigging usually does the trick. Consider using a heavier jig head when fishing for small ones. This type presentation just falls faster and elicits a greater number of reaction strikes as a result. The really active bass will tend to strike first, but the less active bass hanging out in the school will strike as a reaction to that too.
Basically, anytime you can use a technique that actively and aggressively retrieves your tube, you are snap jigging, and snap jigging is an extremely effective way to haul in the big boys when it comes to bass fishing. One good technique is to use a 1 ounce jig with your tube, and just let it fall to the bottom and sit there for a few seconds. Next, just snap your rod from about nine to eleven on the clock face, so that the tube pops off the bottom. Then, just allow it to fall back to the bottom,keeping your line semi slack.
Just keep your eye peeled for the little jump that signals a bass strike. Let it sit again for a few seconds and repeat. You can fish right under your boat with this technique and haul in big small mouth bass over and over that way. Use power baits whenever you can. Spinner bait and crank bait really are great choices for catching big bass.There is a trick to get less active bass to take your spinner is to speed up the retrieve. It is just back to that fact that the bass will strike at whatever is in their territory as it speeds by. Just force the fish to react instantaneously,and you can reel in bass after bass while those using slower retrieve speeds are catching nothing.
Generally speaking, you can also count on the old tried and true principle that if you fish bigger bait, you are going to catch bigger fish. Try those monster worms in about ten inch lengths for really big bass. Check to see what the fish in your area are feeding naturally. Once you have determined what they are eating, just find a lure that mimics that bait, and use it with a fast retrieve, especially if the bass are a little slow reacting at the moment. Try a black beetle spin or a yellow headed jig. You can even try a cricket or red worm on the head of the jig to attract the attention of the big bass.
Another good tip for getting bass to bite is to use black worms on dark days or something like a red or watermelon colored worm on clear days. But, perhaps the best tip for catching really big fish, is to take the advice of the old timers and those you see having good luck, and just find what works best for you, and Have FUN! One of the worst aspects of fishing is when you get stuck in a rut. If you find yourself doing the same things over and over again, without results, chances are you need to change something up. It goes without saying that you should also invest the time in finding out what is in the water.
Some seasons there may be smaller bass out there. In other situations, you may think you have the largest. Also, check in with the locals.Many times, the best big bass fishing strategies are those that come not from the experts but the true experts of your area. Talk to the locals to find out what type of fishing is out there and their best strategies.
