| There are a few things a bass fisherman can do | | | | S., some parts of Canada, and north eastern |
| to become a better bass fisherman today and | | | | Mexico however now they occupy nearly all of |
| have more successful bass fishing trips. Let's go | | | | Mexico and some parts of South and Central |
| through them now. Once you've learned a little | | | | America. |
| more about the mindset of largemouth bass | | | | Largemouth bass prefer to live in water about 10 |
| you're ready to ask the question: Where do I | | | | feet or less. Most of their prey such as crayfish |
| catch bass? There are 44 million people in the | | | | and minnows live in these warm waters. |
| United States of America fishing today. | | | | However, shallow waters do make largemouth |
| In the last 25 years the sport of bass fishing has | | | | bass a little edgy as bass do like being under |
| grown into a billion dollar industry which shows no | | | | cover. |
| signs of slowing down. One of the main reasons | | | | If you find know where schools of smaller fish like |
| for its popularity is that bass fishing is a challenge, | | | | to lurk you will also find some largemouth bass |
| a thrill, a catch worth getting. It is the ultimate | | | | waiting to strike. |
| adrenalin rush for pro bass fishermen. | | | | Professional bass fishermen can find bass quite |
| It's a fact that once you've landed your first | | | | fast. |
| largemouth bass you'll be hooked for life. | | | | Beginner bass fishermen should start at the |
| There are a few professional bass fishing secrets | | | | banks. However you will not be successful by just |
| that amateur anglers have now learnt to take | | | | casting and retrieving time and time again. To be |
| their bass fishing sport one step further...and now | | | | a successful bank fisherman you need to |
| they enjoy extra income by actually offering bass | | | | experiment with a variety of lures and retrieves |
| fishing help to other largemouth fishermen. | | | | until you find out exactly what the bass want. |
| There are a few things a bass fisherman can do | | | | Another area that many bass anglers tend to |
| to become a better bass fisherman today and | | | | forget is bass ponds. These areas can, however, |
| have more successful bass fishing trips. Let's go | | | | have the biggest largemouth bass and be the |
| through them now. | | | | most populated. |
| Once you've learned a little more about the | | | | These bass ponds tend to be in the middle of |
| mindset of largemouth bass you're ready to ask | | | | nowhere - they are prevalent throughout North |
| the question: | | | | America - and they house very aggressive bass |
| Where do I catch bass?The secret to finding | | | | who will strike a larger variety of colours and |
| potential bass fishing hot spots is easy as | | | | lures. They also provide very little cover and |
| largemouth bass prefer a specific living | | | | protection so chances are you will find the most |
| environment, though they can survive quite well in | | | | dominant "alpha male" bass there waiting to strike. |
| a variety of conditions as they've learned to | | | | The best way to find bass ponds is by getting a |
| adapt over the years. | | | | topographical or aerial map of your favourite |
| The most sought after largemouth species are | | | | fishing spots and just exploring. |
| known as Micropterus salmoides salmoides and | | | | Once you've put into practice these bass fishing |
| the Micropterus salmoides floridanus. | | | | tips and techniques you'll be on your way to |
| Initially largemouth bass were found mainly on the | | | | bagging trophy bass nearly every time you cast! |
| east side of the Rockies in the U. | | | | |