| What is it in bass fishing that compels so many | | | | 6. Seasonal patterns- there can be a related trend |
| people to take part in this activity? People really | | | | of bass fishing. |
| like bass fishing that is why when they hear a | | | | 7. Structure area location |
| trend about it this peaks their interests. | | | | 8. Locating areas of vegetation |
| "Where are the what...? Where are the bass!" How | | | | There is even more! Being a bass angler that is |
| many anglers (recreational and tournament) find a | | | | consistent includes more than just jumping in your |
| body of water that they have not fished before, | | | | boat, getting in the water, and casting your baits. |
| get the boat in the water, then, they ask | | | | That's why it can get so exhilarating and |
| themselves this question? This is most likely one | | | | aggressive at bass tournaments, because as you |
| of the largest issues in bass fishing that an angler | | | | gather more information about finding bass the |
| needs to understand. | | | | faster you can begin to catch them right? And |
| Here you will get advice on how to find areas | | | | hey, thats half the struggle? |
| best for bass fishing. | | | | Let's begin by taking a look at a map of a lake. |
| Finding bass and understanding the water would | | | | There are usually two varieties of lake maps that |
| be the most important question of many bass | | | | a majority of anglers will handle which are |
| anglers. The next question that is asked the most | | | | referred to as the: "Topographical" and "Hot Spot" |
| would be what type of bait they need to use to | | | | maps. The "Hot Spots" map displays the best |
| reel in a large bass. | | | | fishing spots whereas the "Topo" map will present |
| Now when you consider it, there are actually only | | | | more detail. |
| two main ideas that go together when it comes | | | | The important thing you need to do when using a |
| to bass fishing. The more you understand about | | | | lake map would be to sector the map. You will |
| these two, the more it will help you to become a | | | | need to analyze the map. Check for areas where |
| much finer angler, and they are: | | | | you think fish might be. Next, You should separate |
| 1. Learning how to find the best bass locations. | | | | the map into sections depending on the time you |
| 2. Learning about the different baits,techniques | | | | are allowed to pre-fish for an upcoming |
| and presentations to help you catch a bass. | | | | tournament or how long you have to just fish for |
| Trying to find a good place for bass can be | | | | enjoyment in the body of water. |
| challenging to most anglers because there are | | | | The size of the sections will vary according to |
| many factors that need to be considered such as: | | | | structure, contours, and the number of places |
| 1. Learn map reading - this is a basic skill that | | | | you may want to investigate throughout the day |
| needs to be learned because through a map it will | | | | depending on what is shown on the map. You |
| be easier to find good places for bass fishing. | | | | should not just cast your bait a few times then |
| 2. Discovering the best places to find active Bass | | | | leave. Try a variety of baits if you detect signs |
| soon after cold fronts and during late fall and early | | | | of fish in any particular area to try to provide a |
| spring times. You should definitely consider the | | | | working system. |
| water conditions. | | | | Here are some vital things that you can probably |
| 3. Judging the depth of the water- this is a vital | | | | check for when trying to find bass on any |
| aspect because the depth of the water will be a | | | | particular water body: |
| determining factor if you are in a good location or | | | | 1. Areas of Vegetation |
| not. | | | | 2. Contours that are uneven |
| 4. Clarity of water- you might find bass fishing | | | | 3. Shallow water near deep water areas |
| easier if you are well-aware of the water clarity in | | | | 4. Point drops and point |
| your area. | | | | 5. |
| 5. Temperature of the water | | | | |