What's Hot with Bass Fishing?

Today more and more people are learning andstrip is needed is to wrap one strip around the
finding out the buzz that is Bass fishing. Basshook and bury the barb in the worm. Ease it into
fishing is more than just catching fish. It's all aboutthe water and watch it sink, it should barely settle
getting those prized big bass and having thetoward the bottom. If it sinks to fast, take some
chance to show it off. For beginners there isoff and try again. Ideally you should use nothing
more to bass fishing than meets the eye.heavier than 8-pound mono line - preferably 6
In order to enjoy bass fishing you need to knowpound.
what lures to use. A recent survey carried outAlternatively, Spinner bait can be moved quicker
amongst the pro bass fishers found that plasticacross the surface and can be bounced on the
worms was the most used followed by spinnerbottom, sent against a tree limb and moved in
bait and crank bait. However, most will use amany different ways in order to encourage
combination of all three depending on how theystrikes. It is a great probing lure for the shoreline
plan to fish.because of its tangle-free construction.
Firstly, however, you must consider if it is betterFinally, Crank baits cover a lot of water in a hurry.
to cover a smaller segment of water thoroughlyIf you use them, you can check out a spot
or skim across a larger area as quickly as possiblewithout wasting too much time. They can also be
to find fish. Using a worm is slower, butused for locating fish that may be scattered.
extremely effective as the Bass is attracted toRegardless of which lure you choose to use you
this. The problem with fishing with a worm is theneed to make it as easy for the Bass to get at it
inability to sense strikes, due to a sinker that isas possible. Drop that lure right in front of them.
too heavy and a line that is too thick.Don't forget to remember that the best time to
Not to worry - the best advice to overcome thiscatch Bass is at either dawn or dusk. This is
problem is to use a variable buoyancy worm usingbecause they like to hide in ambush spots and
lead strip sinkers. The advantages to this are nopounce on baitfish which tend to be active during
moving lead on the line to dampen the feel of athese times. If you want success then this is the
gentle pickup. The precise amount of lead istime to go fish. Check the air temperature first
applied to deliver the necessary worm action. Thisthough. If it's below 10C (50F) then it's pointless as
makes it easier for the bass to take the worm. Ityou will find certain pond life dormant during these
will also help in hook setting and you'll find it easiertemperatures thereby breaking the food chain
to shake loose from snags. Moreover, you canfeeding.
make the worm hang suspended over theDiscover and learn to use one of those lures and
bottom when fishing in shallow waters.really find enjoyment in bass fishing!
The simplest way to work out how much lead