Monday, October 3, 2011

Tactics that Will Aid Your Bass Fishing Experience

By Ali Garcia


There are as many opposing facets to bass fishing; as there are fishermen to argue about them. Given the fact that there are always new techniques and discoveries arising about bass fishing, it would be impossible to at some point know all there is to know, no matter how long you have been fishing. Hopefully some of the suggestions we give you here will give you some insight on your next bass fishing trip.

Success in bass fishing begins with understanding where the fish actually are and going to that spot. Sometimes a fishing hole can have hundreds of fish, however it may not have the specific kind of fish that you are looking for. People that fish largemouth bass are well aware that you will only find them in certain types of aquatic environments. As a general rule, they like to have a large amount of baitfish to feed upon, weed beds, and have some type of shelter for cover. They also avoid the bright sun, and prefer water temperatures between 60F and 75F. And if you are looking for largemouth bass, try shallow waters that have lots of cattails and lily pads in the water. These fish, because they do not like sunlight, are typically found at dusk or dawn.

For fishing, the rod and reel are obviously the most basic pieces of equipment you will need. For a beginner in bass fishing, its not a good idea to put a lot of money into the most expensive equipment you can find. A good rod to use is a 6 foot medium action rod.

A light and durable rod made of graphite is probably your best choice. Because its easier to manage, a good choice for a reel is the open faced spinning reel. The reel should be able to hold a lot of fishing line, at least 150 feet. Finally, you'll want to choose the right fishing line; a monofilament line with low visibility is a good choice.

Although there are many different types of bass that people fish for, the large mouth bass is the one that anglers covet the most. Some of the best places to fish for large mouth bass are in southern Georgia and Florida, although they are available throughout America. Next to largemouth bass, the next most popular species is the smallmouth bass, which can be found in many parts of North America. Fishermen will swear that smallmouth bass are harder to catch because they are more aware of the human presence than the large mouth bass are. They also tend to prefer clear water, which makes it easier for the fish to see you approaching. You therefore have to be very quiet and move slowly when fishing for them.

As we have noted in this article, bass fishing is an interesting sport that has its rewards while offering challenges and diversity. Don't worry if you don't catch a lot of fish the first few times you try bass fishing. Don't worry about the results, rather just focus on the learning experience. One you have gotten more experience in where to find the fish, they will start biting.




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