Top Bass Fishing: 2009

Sunday 9 August 2009

Bass fishing bait- Live

Here is a good article on bass fishing bait, with our bass fishing tips, we try and cover bass fishing techniques from all areas of the sport, so our readers have a more complete understanding of the bass fishing tactics used by the pros.

Using Live Bait For Bass

If you want to catch big bass, one of the best baits on the planet is live bait. Live bait catches a lot of bass and in this article I'll provide some tips to make you more successful when using live bait for bass fishing. The most common live bait for bass is bait fish such as minnows, shad, and even small sunfish. Some others would include live crayfish, mud puppies, and leeches. Whatever live bait you choose to use, these simple tips will make that bait more effective.

Before getting down to the tips themselves I think it's important to point out that when using this type of bait, you're bait should be a lively as possible. If your live bait is the least bit "dead" or "dying" it will be much less effective. The bottom line is that when using bait that's alive for bass you always want the bait to be as "alive" as possible.

Keep the below tips in mind the next time you use this type of bait for bass (or any other fish for that matter).

Your Line Weight - When using live bait you want the focus to be on the bait, so your line needs to be as light as possible. The lighter your line, the less visible it will be top the bass, which means the bass is more likely to eat your offering. Not using fishing line that's too heavy is very important when using live bait for bass. Remember, the pound test of your line is the amount of dead weight that line will hold without breaking.
The Smell Of Your Bait - Your bait should smell like it does naturally. When we handle our bait any scents that are on our hands will transfer to the bait. This is why you always want to make sure that your hands are free from any unnatural scents like smoke or gasoline. This can be accomplished by quickly washing your hands with odor neutralizing soap.
The Size Of Your Hooks - A common misconception is that the larger the hook, the bigger the fish you can catch. This is a complete fallacy. You want to match your hooks to the bait that's being used. For example if you are using a small sunfish as bait, a #4 or 6 circle hook hooked below the dorsal fin should be fine. If you are using a "normal" sized minnow or shiner at set of #10 or #8 gang-hooks, hooking the baitfish through the lips should suffice. The size of your hooks makes a difference when using live bait for bass.

Although these tips might seem over simplistic, they are nonetheless true. Using bait that's alive for bass is extremely effective and remembering and using these simple tips will make you that much more successful. Remember, in fishing (just like in life) many times the simplest things are the most effective.

Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 25 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his five year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country.

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Wednesday 29 July 2009

Bass fishing news

The "REAL" World Record Largemouth Bass

I am sure that anyone who follows bass fishing at all knows that the previous world record largemouth bass caught by George Perry 77 years ago, is being challenged by a Japanese angler by the name of Manubu Kurita. The angler is sponsored by Deps Lure company in Japan.

The IGFA, The International Game and Fish Association, is the deciding voice in this whole matter, and everyone is awaiting news from them on the certification.

"I heard about it, but we don't have any details," said Jason Schratwieser, the IGFA's fishing records and conservation director. Schratwieser said the bass would have to be 2 ounces heavier than Perry's catch to establish a new record.

"It will tie it if that's the weight," Schratwieser said, indicating that IGFA rules stipulate that for record fish weighing less than 25 pounds, the replacement record must weigh at least two ounces more than the existing record.

"It looks like the real deal," said San Diego County bass angler Mike Long, recognized as one of the top big bass anglers in the world."The girth looks right. Everything looks right about it" said Ken Duke, senior editor for BASS publications:" It seems closer and more of a real deal than any situation we've seen."

Lake Biwa is Japan's largest lake and covers more than 259 square miles. It's also said to be one of the oldest lakes in the world. It is surrounded by mountains and famous for its scenic environs. Its crystal-clear water is more than 300 feet deep.

The thing about catching this in Japan is that it really goes against the grain of most hard core trophy hunters and bass anglers here in the United States for many reasons other than it wasn't caught in this country.

The first being that we already caught the world record in California a few years ago in Lake Dixon, which was 25.1 pounds, (on videotape), and it was not certified due to a technicallity.

The other thing is that Japan considers largemouth bass to be an invasive species and the bass are taken out and eaten! The restaurant on this particular lake serves largemouth bass on its menu!

And third, after spending thousands of hours fishing for these bass in California with swimbaits and other finesse techniques that require a great deal of patience and skill, to see it caught on live bait would just add fuel to the fire so to speak.

In recent years Japanese officials have reacted to concerns by commercial fishermen there and tried to eliminate invasive species from Biwa, and black bass, or largemouth bass, are on that list of invasives. An unconfirmed report indicates that a 25-pound largemouth bass may have been netted by one of the commercial fishermen. The Lake Biwa Museum Restaurant serves largemouth bass on its menu.

The previous Japanese bass record weighed 19.15 pounds and was caught by Kazuya Shimada from Lake Ikehara on April 22, 2003, on a swimbait.

My personal take on this is that this bass was caught on live bait as first stated and when the angler suddenly realized what was happening, and being sponsored by Deps lures, he decided to change his story just a little bit.

This bass will most likely be certified as a tie at a minimum by the IGFA, but I would not take any bets that it will stand for 77 years as did Perry's record!! I think that as soon as the spring arrives in California in 2010, you will see a new world record largemouth come from Lake Dixon, most likely by Mike Long, Mac Wheatly, or Jed Dickerson.

In the meantime, we will just have to wait and see how all this turns out. All the most recent photographs and videos of this bass are available at Delaware Trophy Bass website at http://delawaretrophybass.com
Steve vonBrandt
Sponsored by: GYCB (Yamamoto),Okuma, TTI-Blakemore, and Ambush Lures.
Steve was the owner of a bass fishing Guide Service in Wilmington, Delaware, Anglers Radio in Delaware and New Jersey, and Delaware Tackle in Delaware. He is a tournament angler and freelance outdoor writer. He has over 40 years of fishing experience in the Northeast and California. He has fished lakes, ponds, and rivers from 1962 until the present. His new website offers over 150 bass fishing instructional videos for free at Delaware Trophy Bass.
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Monday 27 July 2009

Top bass fishing on Top Water!

Top Water Fishing For Bass

Top Water fishing for Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass is my passion! Its great fun and exciting to watch the bait getting annihilated right before my eyes!

Unlike other Bass fishing techniques, top water fishing is in a 'league' of its own. It is all sight and sound. Taking your eyes off your bait could mean a lost fish. Don't worry; the sound of the water exploding when the Bass engulfs the bait will wake you, pronto!

In my opinion, top water Bass fishing requires two basic rod techniques and two fishing styles- the twelve o'clock and the six o'clock.

The 'twelve o'clock' technique is with the rod in front of you, tip to the sky. The 'twelve' o'clock is great for thick, tough Bass terrain which requires weedless top water baits such as frogs or rats. A medium heavy or heavy 6'6" or 7' rod will suffice. I like the 6'10" Quantum Tour P.T heavy action, but it is the length here that shines for good castability. Cast it out and work it back slowly over the thick of it. Pumping or twitching with this rod technique will help keep the bait free of debris. Walking a weedless cigar shaped bait, such as Snag Proof's Water Demon, will work just as well using the twelve o'clock method. Just remember to twitch front to back while reeling in slack line. Work the Buzz bait with the same rod positioning. The only exception is a medium action 6'6" to 7' rod. You really want elasticity to get the Buzz bait out there and a good back bone to get the fish to the boat.

In the 'six o'clock' rod technique, the rod is in front of you with the tip just above the water surface. This is a great method for open water and somewhat weedless circumstances. 'Chugging' the cup faced baits and 'walking the dog' with cigar baits are a snap with this technique. Hold the rod like a golf club, directly in front of you, with the rod tip down above the water surface. The positioning is comfortable and can save the back from aching afterwards. It requires a smaller rod. How much smaller depends on the height of the angler plus the height of the casting platform from the water surface. For example, I am 5'6" tall and for me a 5' rod is perfect for the 'chugging' or 'walking the dog' of surface baits. A medium action 4'9" Shimano Crucial is a good choice for a rod if your height is in my range.

Working the rod at six o'clock requires just a slight twitch of the wrists for 'walking the dog'. This technique also puts the angler in a good position for power stroking the rod and really pushing water to wake up the Bass. When a fish takes the bait simply pull up to set the hook and bring it home!

Everyone has their own methods and techniques for fishing top water. These simple rod tactics work for me, but whatever feels right for you is what is important here. Through trial and error I have found that the 'twelve' and 'six' o'clock rod positioning gives me the best results. As far as reels go, well, that depends entirely on the individual angler. For my outings, a 6:2:1 gear ratio baitcast is my choice. You be the judge!

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Friday 24 July 2009

Spinnerbait Fishing Tactics

Spinnerbait Fishing Tactics for Spotted Bay Bass

Like most fishermen my age I originally learned about spinnerbait fishing for largemouth bass with my Dad. My class room was the back of an aluminum rental boat drifting the brush flats and rocky points of Irvine Lake in Orange County and Lake Cachuma in Santa Barbara, CA. Both lakes were renowned southern California bass fisheries in the 1960's and 70's. Later I refined my techniques from the business end of a Nitro bass boat fishing team tournaments in the waters of the mid west for Smallmouth bass and Muskie.

In the last 30 years I have managed to refined my spinnerbait technique quite a bit. I now do most of my fishing from my kayak or a float tube but the target fish is still a bass albeit a distant saltwater cousin, the Spotted Bay Bass. The proving grounds are now Newport Harbor, the LA Breakwall and Mission Bay, San Diego. Most of the large harbors of Southern California's coast are filled with hungry spotted bass or sand bass that are just waiting to try this tasty treat.

Keep your tackle choices simple

I fish a 7' IM7 graphite baitcasting rod from Infinity Fishing Products, nothing fancy $49.95 retail. The rod is rated 8-15# test and has a 11" cork butt with a trigger grip and 4" cork fore grip. It's built with 1 foot Fugi SIC guides. I use an inexpensive Daiwa, low profile baitcasting reel. Basically the same setup you would use to throw spinnerbaits for largemouth bass with maybe slightly heavier line.

Spotted bass have very sharp teeth and side plates on their heads. With a spinnerbait you don't have to worry about the teeth but you do have to worry about their head platting. Spots have a tendency to trash and roll on the bait. For this reason the money you spend on line is more important than any other expenditure. I use 10# P-line. I like its overall characteristics, stretch, knot strength, visibility and its tuff! Sometimes if I am going outside to fish the breakers or kelp beds for Calicos I will step up to 12# test. Other good lines i've tried include Stren, Trilene XT and the new Cuda line.

Check your line and Re-Tie your spinnerbaits often! I can not stress this enough. At $6 a pop for quality saltwater spinnerbaits one mistake is to many.

For bait colors, I choose the basics. In most cases it’s a chart/white 1/2oz. with a small gold colorado and a #5 willow or indiana/willow blade combo. I also carry natural Shad for clear water and a Fire Tiger color for stained water and overcast days. Black/red and Purple/blue are good night colors. When fishing the bays the average casting distance is short so I find the 1/2 oz. works in most all situations but I do carry a few 3/4oz. just in case the current is faster and a few 1 oz. models for fishing deep structure.

A few basic tips to catch more fish:

Being a tournament fisherman I am constantly looking for a new edge or technique. And like most serious kayak anglers I try most of the new techniques mentioned on the discussion boards and other kayak publications. But, like the Highlander, I am never far from my blade. For those of you who are new to spinnerbait fishing I have included a few important and easy to remember tactics to catch more Spinnerbait fish in the bays.

If you are tossing into rock piles and shallow structure such as docks and weeds beds the bass will often times slam the bait within moments of it hitting the water. This is due to their predatory instincts and defense mechanisms. For this reason I try to have my reel engaged (in gear)the moment the bait hits its target. There is nothing more frustrating than missing an opportunity to set the hook cleanly because of a birds nest or to much slack.

A gentle arch cast will put enough slack into my cast to give me the depth I am looking for. So with this in mind I engage my reel just after the spinnerbait starts its decent. Then, hopefully, when it gently plops into the water next to the dock or rock pile I just count it down quickly 1,2,3 . . and start my retrieve. Practice this method and you will eliminate most of the small overcast birds nets that plaque even the most skilled spinnerbait fishermen.

Make an accurate cast the first time and don't be afraid to bump the rocks and momentarily kill the bait. You can let it fall all the way to the bottom and then burn it back to the surface.

Fishing visible structure: empty docks, pilings, etc.

When possible cast your bait up under the docks or piers and always parallel to the docks. Cast as far back as possible into the shallow water and work your way out. If your not getting bit try letting the bait sink on the cast and dead stick it for a few moments then a few twitch movements and then burn it back. This method just may aggravate the fish into striking.

Be sure to hit both sides of all pilings, rocks and any visible structure breaks. (Hit the shadow side first if possible)

Fishing the eelgrass beds and deep cover

Spotted Bass Love eelgrass! It affords them the three most important elements, Cover from the sun, Protection from the elements and other predictors and an abundance of food. I have found that the best eelgrass beds are those in about 6' of water. I also find that this area is better on the incoming tide. This depth leaves about 4' of water over the eelgrass. The fish are coming into the area with a new attitude with the sole purpose of feeding.

Cast your spinnerbait into the shallower area and pull it out towards the deep area. Let it get right into the grass. A twitches and a couple of cranks on the handle and your bait will be sliding through the eelgrass with an enticing vibration and a "Bite Me" attitude.

Don't get discouraged if you don't get bit quickly just keep at it, the fish are there.

Hint; wear a pair of Polaroid glasses to take the sun's glare off the water. This will allow you to keep better track of your baits.

Fishing Deep cover for your Kicker Fish

I have picked up some very nice fish in deep cover situations. If you have metered deep cover such as a rock pile this is a prime spot for a Big Grump to kick your limit into the top 5 positions. Usually areas like this will hold only a couple fish but their size is usually bigger. Position your kayak so you can cast past the structure up current and let your spinnerbait get deep enough before starting your slow steady retrieve.

Make a long cast and count your spinnerbait down. This is where the heavier model comes in handy. Work your spinnerbait using a lift and drop action. It is best if you can drag bottom or at least bump the structure. Be Careful here; two things can happen and one will cost you a good lure. The other will raise your blood pressure slightly, but only until she's in the net. I've lost a few good baits with this technique but I've landed more than enough real nice fish to make up for the lose.

Spinnerbaits also work quite well on sandbass. For this reason I will also cast into areas that hold moored sailboats and areas where the bay splits into two directions. Sandbass will hold tight to the bottom so try a long cast and keep bottom contact with a lift and pull type action.

Remember, sometimes it is hard to tell the difference between a fish and structure. When in doubt set the hook, swings are free.

Learning to fish a spinnerbait effectively is not hard it only sounds like it. Practice is all it takes to become a proficient spinnerbait fisherman. There are a number of good spinnerbait articles available on the internet. I hope you enjoyed reading this article and that it helps you catch and land more fish. If I can be of further assistance just make a post on the http://www.FKPFishing.net website discussion board and I'll be sure to answer.

Michael Klasno was born and raised in SoCal and is an expert freshwater and saltwater float tube and kayak fisherman. Michael is the webmaster for FKPFishing.net a southern California float tube and kayak fishing network and the shore fishing website Cyberfishhead.com. For more fishing articles by this author please visit these fishing websites.

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Thursday 16 July 2009

What Do The Bass Fishing Pros Know, That I Don't?

Read on because I have added some excellent bass fishing tips to help you become a great fisherman as quickly as possible. no one wants to take years to get good at anything and the more time goes by, the less impatient people get.

They say success leaves traces and that is certainly true with bass fishing, simply copying what the best do is sometimes enough.

The ultimate bass fishing secrets!

If I could give you one bass fishing secret it would be, follow the people who have made the mistakes, learned from them and are willing to help you do it right.

The largemouth bass are always found in freshwater. They usually stay in the higher level waters because they prefer warm water, and also usually reside in smaller shallow lakes as opposed to deeper lakes.

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So bass fishing tournaments are an excellent way to improve your fishing, a chance to meet some legends and you never know, they may invite you out for a spot of fishing one day!

Magazines, youtube, google and articles are a great way to stay up with whats happening on the bass fishing scene.

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Friday 10 July 2009

Striped bass fishing tips

Basic Knowledge about Striped Bass Fishing: Learn More to Catch More

For the first time that you would hear about striped bass fishing, you would probably think of the factor that drives people to engage in such activities. You would say that only those people who have an idea on what it is would be amused of this kind of fishing. But who says no to fishing? If ever you would then surely your missing one great experience in life!

People have been striped bass fishing for many years. People bass fish for many reasons. Some of them enjoy fishing regardless of what they catch. While others fish because they want to catch a lot of stripers and some would fish for food. Of course every person who is into fishing has the same problem - finding fish and catching them.

In 1879, Stripers were first introduced to California from the East Coast. The stripped bass are also called rockfish because they usually dwell under the rocks. They look very much similar to a white fish. These species moves around in groups.

So when you are fishing, and if you catch a striped bass then there is a good chance that you will be able catch more. This kind of fishes likes to eat smaller fish, and other coruscations. Stripped bass fish are the favorite meal of blue fined tuna and sharks.

Striped bass are migratory. Most adults after spawning in rivers move into the salt water for summer and fall. Many of them feed from one bay to the other. In late fall & winter some fish moves upstream to the fresh water.

These bass fishes are often caught using small artificial lures. There are numerous techniques available to pursue the sport of bass fishing.

For beginners, it is advisable to gather more basic tools to get started. Also it is suggested to start with artificial bait until the angler has a better understanding of the unique characteristics of the bass fish. Both amateur and seasoned anglers use Spinner bait. The biggest stripped bass caught is 53 pounds.

Of course to catch stripped bass you must know how to locate them, but this is great challenge to most anglers because there are so many factors that need to be determined to be able to locate one.

Basically the first thing that you should learn in bass fishing is to know how to read Maps. This way, it would be easier for you to take on the appropriate location that is good for bass fishing.

You need to remember that bass fish like Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and stripped bass do not have the same characteristics.

This is another factor in catching bass fishes. These creatures have their own distinctive traits, so you must learn their nature so that you would be able to know where to locate them.

The weather condition must also be considered, when it comes to striped bass fishing. It is very important to know that the most practical places to look for active bass is just after cold fronts and during early spring and late fall periods. The depth or the hollowness of the water also serves as a factor to know a good location.

Once you are aware of their habitat and have mastered the techniques in catching then you are ready to go on your first stripped bass fishing.

If you want to find and catch Stripped bass there are a lot of guides that can help you. Legends and masters do exist in bass fishing. They are the ones who are ordinary men that transcends from their natural being when they are on the water with a bass casting rod in hand.

It is an extraordinary experience catching these bass fishes and watching them move and jump out of the water. Even just at staring at them it is really a wonderful feeling. They are really such beautiful creatures!

Sunday 5 July 2009

Bass fishing trips - Hot Florida!

10 Amazing Bass Fishing Hotspots In Florida

The following list of Top 10 Bass Lakes aims to help anglers find a quality place to catch trophy bass.

Florida is globally acclaimed as one of the best fishing spots, this is because of it exceptional saltwater fishing, though this exceptional freshwater fishing hasn't captured the attention of the same number of visitors. Inhabitants of this state are in on the secret, the following are some of the best fishing spots so far.

1. LAKE GEORGE

Lake George is considered one of the premier bass fishing lakes in central Florida. It is the second largest lake in the state (46,000 acres), and is 18 miles northwest of Deland and 29 miles east of Ocala.

Hot spots on the lake include Juniper, Salt and Silver Glen spring runs on the eastern shoreline. In winter and early spring, look for bass to congregate at the jetties on the south end of the lake. Additionally, casting deep diving crankbaits is productive near old dock structures along the northeast shore and off Drayton Island.

2. STICK MARSH/FARM 13 RESERVOIR

Created in 1987, the Stick Marsh/Farm 13 Reservoir is synonymous with trophy bass fishing. This 6,500-acre reservoir near Fellsmere, west of Vero Beach, became one of the hottest bass lakes in the country during the past decade. FWC biologists predict a continuation of excellent bass fishing in the upcoming years.

3. WEST LAKE TOHOPEKALIGA

Bordering the city of Kissimmee to the south, the 18,810-acre West Lake Tohopekaliga has long been a popular bass fishing lake for both recreational and tournament anglers. In recent years, both Bass Anglers Sportsmen Society (B.A.S.S.) and Forrest L. Wood (FLW) bass tournaments have been held out of the Kissimmee lakefront park. Winning weights are routinely in the 18-to 25- pound range. To date, the largest bass documented from the lake weighed 17.10 pounds.

4. THE RODMAN RESERVOIR

The Rodman Reservoir, located east of the Gainesville and in the south of Palatka, covers an area of about 9,500 acres of prime largemouth bass ground. Since it was established in 1968, Rodman Reservoir has been known for the trophy largemouth bass. The state's largest bass of 2000, 15 pounds and 17 pounds, came from the reservoir during March. Much of the largemouth bass fishery's success is due to abundant habitat in the form of stumps and aquatic vegetation and periodic drawdowns.

5. LAKE TARPON

Lake Tarpon is a 2,500-acre lake near Tampa/St. Petersburg in Pinellas County. This lake has consistently produced high quality bass for years. Most fish range from 12 to 16 inches long however, quality and trophy fish are also present in good numbers. Biologists have observed anglers catching upwards of 20 fish with an occasional 10-pounder.

6. LAKE WEOHYAKAPKA

Lake Weohyakapka, commonly known as Lake Walk -in-Water, is a 7,532-acre lake, off S.R. 60 south of Orlando, east of Lake Wales. The lake has a nationalwide reputation as an outstanding location to catch largemouth bass. Anglers regularly catch upto 25 bass everyday with several ranging from 4 to 8 pounds. Weohyakapka also produces many trophy bass above 10 pounds annually. Last year, Walk-in-Water anglers entered 130 bass with a qualifying weight of eight pounds in the FWC's Big Catch Program. A 15- to 24inch slot limit regulation with a three-bass daily bag limit is in place to help maintain good bass fishing. Anglers can keep three bass a day, either under or over the protected slot range, of which only one bass bigger than or same as 24 inches is permitted.

7. LAKE ISTOKPOGA

Bass anglers who fish the Kissimmee Chain of lakes to the north and Lake Okeechobee to the south often overlook 28,000-acre Lake Istokpoga. Situated in Highlands County between U.S. 27 and U.S. 98 south of Sebring, Istokpoga is rated the 5th largest natural lake in the state of Florida. Anglers frequently catch bass up to eight pounds, with some between 10 and 13 pounds. An angler caught a 16-pound bass in March 1998.

Lake Istokpoga has a 15- to 24-inch lot limit for bass with a three fish daily bag limit, of which only one bass may be 24 inches or longer. All residents between 16 and 65 years of age and all non-residents are required to have a fishing license.

8. EVERGLADES WATER CONSERVATION AREAS 2 AND 3

Everglades Water Conservation Areas are marshlands bordered by canals. Areas 2 has 210 square miles of marsh, and Area 3 contains 730 square miles of marsh., and Area 3 contains 30 square miles of marsh. Originally designed for flood control and water supply, the area provides some of the best bass fishing in the country.

The best fishing usually occurs in the spring when dropping water levels concentrate fish the canals. April is the peak month with angler catch rates as high a 4.1 bass per hour in the L-67A Canal.

9. LAKE OKEECHOBEE

Lake Okeechobee is consistently one of Florida's top producing bass lakes and is considered one of the best lakes in the country for bass fishing. Situated in south central Florida, the "Big O" covers 730 square miles and is easily accessible from Florida's east and west coast. FWC biologists are expecting a tremendous year class for this lake this year.

The lake increased to 16 feet, early in 2003, due to above average rainfall in the upper lakes. Due to the drought in 2001, the lake has experienced positive changes in vegetation.

Lake Okeechobee has a 13- to 18-inch slot limit on bass, meaning all bass between 13 and 18 inches must be released unharmed.

10. CRESCENT LAKE

This 15,725 acre lake borders the east side of Crescent City on the Putnam/Flagler county line. Crescent Lake flows into the St. Johns River via Dunns Creek on its north end. Past electrofishing samples for largemouth bass revealed one of the highest catch-per-unit-efforts recorded for areas on the St. John's River. Largemouth bass up to twenty inches long were well represented in the sample and good numbers of larger fish (8 lb +) were collected.

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Saturday 4 July 2009

Bass fishing trips - Hot Florida!

10 Amazing Bass Fishing Hotspots In Florida

The following list of Top 10 Bass Lakes aims to help anglers find a quality place to catch trophy bass.

1. LAKE GEORGE

2. STICK MARSH/FARM 13 RESERVOIR

3. WEST LAKE TOHOPEKALIGA

4. THE RODMAN RESERVOIR

5. LAKE TARPON

6. LAKE WEOHYAKAPKA

7. LAKE ISTOKPOGA

8. EVERGLADES WATER CONSERVATION AREAS 2 AND 3

The best fishing usually occurs in the spring when dropping water levels concentrate fish the canals. April is the peak month with angler catch rates as high a 4.1 bass per hour in the L-67A Canal.

9. LAKE OKEECHOBEE

The lake increased to 16 feet, early in 2003, due to above average rainfall in the upper lakes. Due to the drought in 2001, the lake has experienced positive changes in vegetation.

Lake Okeechobee has a 13- to 18-inch slot limit on bass, meaning all bass between 13 and 18 inches must be released unharmed.

10. CRESCENT LAKE

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Friday 3 July 2009

bass fishing trips - top 5 locations!

Top 5 Bass Fishing Locations - Best Fishing Experience

Bass Fishing is one hell of a sport that many from the fishing clan are eager to experience. Nothing is impossible, so is the search for the bass fishing destination. There are very few places that can make bass fishing a pleasurable experience. There are very few nearly perfect destinations for bass fishing.

Following are the best of the lot:

1. Phoenix, Arizona:

The waters here in Arizona are considered one of the best locations for bass fishing. They offer the best in the southwest. There are four lakes to choose from. There are areas for bass fishing for different skills and different seasons.

This place is plush and green and houses wonderful vegetation, consisting of beautiful wildlife population adding to the look of the water all around.

The tours can be arranged online, and a guide can be assigned to assist you through the fishing process, and he can also brief you about the history of the lake and other surroundings.

2. Everglades fishing of Florida:

The everglades fishing are one of the best when the trip is going to be short and sweet.

This area is diversified. The everglades fishing is accompanied by fast baits, big worms, buzz baits, spoons and top water plug. The worms of plastic are real fast as baits,

There is a record here in everglades, the number of fish caught by one person every hour is very high.

3. Brazil:

Brazil is not new to the bass fishing arena; it is considered one of the best when it comes to bass fishing. The vegetation here is also beautiful. The fisher gets a whole new experience here in Brazil.

The environment here in Brazil is splendid; all that matters to a fisherman here is bass fishing. One can spend his time playing this unbelievably relaxing sport. The food adds to the whole feel, and the Brazil remains on top for any bass fishing lover.

4. Mexico:

Mexico is also a dream destination for any bass fisherman. One can spend his time usefully fishing in the new fishing lake, Aguamilpa which is a 70,000 acre heaven for bass fishermen. This place is plush green and casts a spell on the onlooker with its beautiful scenery. This place sure will make your day!

This place also offers very good surroundings and accommodation; new lodges have been constructed to keep the tourists from the trouble of looking for a decent place to stay. In spite of all other attractions, it's the bass fishing that still stands atop.

Lake Baccarac, which is the world's best bass lake is located here in Mexico.

Lake Baccarac houses the best of ten pound bass.

The vast area of the lake offers plenty of options for the bass fishermen. The whiff of fresh air keeps everyone fishing there going. Now, with enough accommodation facilities, this place is sure to be the centre of attraction for any bass fisher.

5. Texas:

Great weather, great people, beautiful ambiance are all that marks the Texan Bass Fishing region. Bass fishing is a hobby for the Texan clan. This place has wonderful catchments that are loved by all bass fishermen.

The most frequently visited locations for bass fishing are Canyon Lake, Travis Lake, Falcon Lake, LBJ Lake, and Fork Lake.

The next time you decide to hit one of the lakes for a cool bass fishing experience, keep these places in mind. Keep the lures and equipments ready, these places offer you more than just bass, they give you some sort of peace of mind.

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Thursday 2 July 2009

Best bass fishing locations

Fishing In Michigan - 2 Things That Make It A Great Experience

Detroit, a metro in Michigan is an amazing place for some very booming bass fishing excursions. Though this is not the conventional place that many fishing enthusiasts would consider for bass fishing, there are several spots for successful and abundant bass fishing in this area. The different seasons give opportunities for various kinds of fishing. In urban localities like Saginaw Bay, Lake Erie Lake St. Clair, and many inland lakes you would find some of the finest small mouth bass angling.

1. Productive seasons for bass fishing
During early spring, bass fishing expeditions are generally very fruitful, with some eventful fishing during this time of year. Fish are able to be seen, and are attracted to angling baits like spinner baits and super flukes. Fish are more attracted to these baits, and along with the suitable weather conditions it is a best time to hook fish.

During summer time, the fish go further into the water and are in their respective breeds of schools and heavily feeding. You can get the bigger fish at this time, weighing a good seven pounds each, and nearly forty fish in a day.

The smaller mouth bass begin to feed during fall, small mouth bass start feeding energetically in fall, and are found mostly in the shallow areas. As the water starts freezing over, the bigger fish come searching for food near the surface areas and are easily baited. Another advantage during this season to Michigan is the sparse traffic in these areas which gives you more space to fish on your own. You have to have the proper gear for this cold weather, because if you are not used to these weather conditions you will not be able to tolerate the cold. The below zero temperatures and high speed winds that are likely during the winter Michigan are a freezing experience.

2. Several different fishing expeditions available
There are various bass fishing expeditions, especially for the small mouth bass in different areas of water right through Michigan. The Thunder Bay, Grand Traverse Bay, Bay De Noc and several other Ports in the Great Lakes that offer mostly virgin areas for angling opportunities. Michigan also has top-quality inland lake for angling of small mouth bass.

Walleye fishing is another option apart from bass fishing on the Detroit River, as there is a large amount of migration of fish from the Lake Erie to the Detroit River during the spring.

The summer months are the season for fishing for the white bass in Lake St. Claire and Lake Erie. This is a good time for fishing for top water bass fishing, as white bass are in the spawning season and moving up the river. These fish are ready to be baited and bite into anything akin to a minnow, and make the baiting much easier at this time.

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Wednesday 1 July 2009

Bass Fishing Lures Secrets!

Bass Fishing Lures - Why Bass Bite

If you're interested in bass fishing lures, it's necessary to explore some of the reasons why bass bite. Is there one feature that makes one bass fishing lure better than another? There are many features to bass fishing lures but the most important by far is realism. The more realistic your bass fishing lure the better. In other words the more your lure looks like the quarry the bass normally eats, the better.

So what types of quarry do bass normally eat? Live crayfish, minnows, shad, lizards, small rodents, frogs, and almost any other aquatic quarry that they can fit into their mouth. The most popular of these aquatic quarries (depending on the lake or river system) are probably crayfish, minnows, frogs, and shad. In many lakes shad are amazingly abundant and a major food source for bass.

The more that your bass fishing lures look like the quarry they normally eat the more success you will experience. This is why top water lures that mimic frogs and minnows are so effective in flat water conditions. Any seasoned bass angler knows how effective (and fun) top water bass fishing lures are to use in the right situations. The main reason for this is because top water lures that mimic frogs or bait fish appear so much like the real thing to the bass when the bass is looking up through the water at the lures silhouette.

So what about other bass fishing lures, where the bass sees said lure in the water with the bass, rather than above the bass such as in the case of a top water fishing lure? In most cases it is imperative that these types of bass fishing lures appear as natural as possible to the bass. You want your bass fishing lure to look as realistic as possible, especially when said bass fishing lure is in the water with the bass, rather than above the bass.

The bottom line is that there are many reasons why bass bite, but one of the most important is the fact that your bass fishing lures look as realistic as possible. The easiest way to know that you're dealing with a realistic fishing lure is to experience it for yourself or see video evidence of the fact that the bass fishing lure looks like a real fish. The more realistic the lure appears, the more effective it will be, it's as simple as that.

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Tuesday 30 June 2009

Fall Bass Fishing

Fall Bass Fishing Techniques

As fall bass fishing begins to shift into high gear, I figured there was no better time to write an article about fall bass fishing techniques. The fall of the year is a great time to catch bass, and while many people are thinking about hunting, you're going to want be thinking about fishing. My motto has always been, when other people are getting out their guns, I get out my rods. Fall is the time for fishing and these fall bass fishing techniques will make you a much more successful bass angler.

You can't talk about fall fishing without mentioning the beauty of nature. Not only is the fall a great time for fishing, it's also a great time to be in nature. There is probably no better time of year to be out enjoying nature's majesty. That being said, let's get down to the fall bass fishing techniques, shall we?

Jerkbait Fishing - Bass make their fall transition along contour lines and structure. As they're moving along these contour lines fishing a jerkbait can be a very effective fishing strategy. A good thing to look for is shad near the top of the water column. You can look for the shad visually or with your electronics. The bass school when moving along contour lines and feed on the shad. The bass will break the surface when feeding on shad and throwing a jerkbait into these schooling bass is a deadly fall bass fishing technique. Berkley Gulp shad are a very effective type of jerkbait for these fish.
Top Water Fishing - The fall of the year is a great time for top water fishing. Zara spooks, Jitterbug's, and floating minnows are all good choices when it comes to top water fishing in the fall. For the best results fish top water baits in the early mornings or late evenings. They key is to have water that's as flat as possible.
Realistic Crankbaits - Fishing Crankbaits along the same contour lines mentioned earlier is an effective technique in the fall of the year. The key with Crankbaits is that they look as realistic as possible, that is as much like the basses normal forage as possible. When it comes to fall bass fishing techniques, fishing realistic Crankbaits is one of the most effective.

When it comes to fall bass fishing techniques, the one just mentioned will serve you well. As the water temperatures cool and oxygen levels increase bass become very active and are susceptible to all of the techniques mentioned in this article. Give one or all of them a try sooner, rather than later and find out for yourself just how effective these bass fishing techniques are.

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Learn some Basic Guides on Bass Fishing

As you spend more and more hours and days on bass fishing, you will acquire lots of knowledge about the right lure and technique for the proper way to do this sport. The best advice most experienced and seasoned bass fishermen, is to examine the fishing conditions, ask for tips from anglers familiar with the waters you are fishing in, and finally, try many different lures and bass fishing secrets until you discover what works most effectively to the situation, and which one you are most comfortable with.

Here are some Guides to Bass Fishing to become a better Bass Fisher.

The Technique:

The bait must fall to the preferred depth, then you have to shake the rod tip. By this, you'll be getting the fishes attention. Do this for at least 30 seconds, then shaking again for about 2 or 3 seconds intervals, stop and pull slowly about six inches. Then dropping again, slowly back and down and repeating the process. The first thing to remember if they're not biting is to slow down.

Tips:

• During Springtime, fish uphill (position the boat in shallow water and cast to deep water) and use a 1/8 ounce weight.

• Fish downhill in Fall.

• Try to use a Texas rigged worm to prevent hang-ups.

• Fish out the worm and keep suspended 90% of the time.

• Always try to sharpen the hooks to make sure you have maximized your hookup percentage.

• When doodling, it is critical to keep your presentation natural by downsizing your hooks to 1/0 or lower, and paying delicate, attention to how straight your bait is in order to maintain a natural presentation.

• Crystal clear waters can be tough. The secret to fishing weenie worms is to keep slack on your line and "shake" the bait instead of dragging. The shaking of the rod and your light line gives your worm, grub or reaper an amazing action.

When to Go:

When the bass quit hitting during the daytime and when it becomes uncomfortably hot on the lake are good signals that it's time to start night fishing. Night fishing is usually practiced when the water is in the mid-60s or warmer.

Places to Fish:

Where to fish at night is a question commonly asked by bass fishermen. Bass don't move great distances in most situations. Smallmouth bass, especially, are proven stay-at-homes. As the summer wears on, the bass tend to move deeper and won't come up shallow, even at night in many lakes. Night fishing is productive when the bass are within the 20-foot zone

Tips and Guides

• Position yourself only as far away as water clarity dictates; stay close enough for consistent accuracy.

• Try to make the lure land on the water with as little noise as possible. Cast past the target when possible.

• In windy weather, put tension on the line just before the lure touches down. This will straighten out the line and prevent it from blowing across obstructions.

• Learn casting techniques that permit a low trajectory, such as flipping, pitching, sidearm casting and underhand casting.

• Use a quality rod and reel matched to the weight of the lure. Rods with a stiff blank but relatively fast (limber) tip are easier to cast than extremely stiff or uniformly limber rods.

• Cast with the wrist, not the arm and shoulder.

• Lower the lure a few inches below the rod tip before casting; this gives extra momentum for the cast.

• Be sure to "load" the rod tip, causing it to bend backward, on the back-cast, then whip the rod forward smoothly.

• Fill the spool of any type reel to within 1/8 inch of the lip of the spool. DO NOT OVERFILL!

The Flip-Cast; use your wrist, NOT your arm.

• Concentrate on the spot you want to hit, not on what you want to miss.
• Use plenty of scent when trying to penetrate thick cover - it acts as a lubricant.
• Stick to basic jig colors (black/blue, brown/brown, black/chartreuse).
• Use a plastic worm with a glass bead between the worm and the weight for inactive fish.
• If you think it's a strike, reel down until your rod is in a hookset position before you check.
• A strike is anything different (something you wouldn't feel in a bathtub!).
• Tighten your drag all the way down for better hooksets.
• Use 17 to 25 pound test line for bait casting gear, 10 to 14 pound test on spinning (for flipping finesse baits).

In order to establish a pattern it is essential you understand how a bass lives in its environment. Knowing where the bass can be found at any given time or place is something you must develop. Always go fishing with a plan in mind.

Remember that every fish you catch can reveal clues on how to catch another. After establishing a pattern, realize that when the action slows down in the area you were fishing, you can then search for more areas that would fill the same criteria.

Monday 29 June 2009

Bass fishing 101

How to Fishing Guide - How to Fish Bass

Bass Fishing 101

I get a lot of great "How To" bass fishing questions from beginners, and I think it's great that more and more people are getting interested in fishing! I love answering questions and helping people get started. But frankly, it's easier to "show" than it is to "tell" (or type, as it were). I can't really explain every specific situation in this one short guide. Of course, you're always welcome to email me specific questions. This is just meant to be a short guide to the "How To" bass fishing basics.

"How To" - Bass Fishing Guide

Bass fishing techniques are varied as they are numerous. There's no simple answer that will suit everyone all the time. I've picked out two of the best and easiest techniques to explain and I feel that they will have some benefit to those who are just getting started in bass fishing.

Shaky Head Fishing - This is a rather new technique that is quickly becoming one of my favorites (and apparently many other people feel the same way). It's making the rounds in the fishing tournaments and does quite well. Ironically, it seems to do even better when other lures aren't getting much attention from bass. I have actually made a page completely dedicated to shaky head fishing at www.ShakyHeadJig.com , so I won't explain it in detail here. You can visit my other articles for this one.
Top Water Fishing - This tried and true technique requires a floating bait, a rod and real. You generally use a bait that replicates an injured minnow -some of them have propellers that sputter and splash across the top of the water. Buzz baits are also a topwater bait. You can cast and reel at a slow, steady pace or you can cast and reel it in short spurts to further reproduce the effect of an injured fish. The great part about topwater fishing is that when the bass strikes there's a HUGE splash. It's really exciting to watch the fish lunge toward the bait. There's usually a lot of action on top of the water.

Either of these styles of fishing should be enjoyable and successful for anyone. There are a lot of articles out there that make both styles sound much more complicated than need be. They are both effective and simple and should be enjoyable to any fisher man. It takes some experimentation to find what you like best and what works for you.

How to Fish Bass Equals Where to Fish Bass

Just as important as your bass fishing technique, is finding a good spot to fish. There are a lot of considerations, and it's another one of those things that would be easier to show than tell. Because I don't know what you have available to you in your area, I'll tell you what kinds of places I look for in the waters where I fish.

River Fishing for Bass. This is my favorite way to fish bass. I've fished on big rivers, but enjoy smaller rivers more. Naturally, a quiet, out of the way, place work better than areas with a lot of people and commotion. Just as a general rule of thumb, it's a good plan to try to look for the spots in the river that aren't typical. For instance, if you find a big boulder or something blocking the current, you can generally find a nice fishing spot on the downstream side of the boulder because dead bugs and such gather where the current is blocked. Another place bass gather is anywhere where tree branches overhang the water. Fish gather to eat the bugs that fall out of the trees and they like the shade, especially in hot weather. Downstream of a confluence is also a good place to look for a fishing spot. Fish tend to gather in hopes of getting the extra grub that washes out of the creek, stream or river.
Lake Fishing for Bass. Bass fishingfrom the bank can be very challenging, but not impossible if you have the patience and dedication for it. Look for schools of shad. Anywhere that shad gather, bass will be nearby. An abundance of underwater cover such as logs, rocks or artificial crappie beds are places where bass like to hide out. All fish like cover and quiet little hiding spots and bass are no exception. The challenge to this is that often you get your favorite lures caught in the cover and can't retrieve them. Boat fishing defiantly has its advantages, but there's a lot of good fishing to be had without a boat. Of course, if you have one, use it. If you don't, don't worry about it. Just go out and fish and have a fun!

That's it! You're on your way to be best bass fishing of your life! -Fish On!

Author's Bio:

Ted Thurman has been an avid fisherman throughout his life, but has been involved in several aspects of the fishing industry for the past 10 years. He lives near some of the best fishing lakes in the United States and loves sharing information about fishing with others who enjoy fishing and people who are interested in learning more about fishing.

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Sunday 28 June 2009

Good bass fishing lures

Bass Fishing Lures That Really Work

Bass fishing lures come in many, many colors, but black, blue, green, and red are considered the best. Even if these are the only colors you ever choose, they will be sufficient. Bass fishing lures are probably the most highly purchased of all fishing lures today. Bass fishing today has become one the hottest sports among anglers. Bass fishing lures are probably the most highly purchased of all fishing lures today. Bass fishing today has become one the hottest sports among anglers.

Bass fishing lures are strong but small (though varying in size), so they can be used for all types of bass, including the small but common and tasty white bass. Next time you go fishing, make sure to have a variety of lures in your arsenal, and if one is not working for you, pull out the next and give it a go.

Small mouth bass most often are bronze to brownish green in color, with dark vertical bars on sides. In contrast to the Largemouth bass, the upper jaw does not extend beyond rear margin of the eye. Small mouth bass are always angler favorites and as with any small-stream population, the average size is about 10 inches.

Lakes with excellent populations of small mouth bass are closer than many anglers think. Lake Anna is a top bass fishing destination for anglers residing in central and northern Virginia. This reservoir frequently is host to local and regional fishing tournaments, and for good reason; Anna consistently ranks in the top three statewide for numbers of citation largemouth bass. Small mouth bass are found from Lake Champlain southwest to the Appalachian region, and generally reach a maximum weight of about 2.3 kg (5 pounds). Small mouth really like reaction type lures and a spinner bait fits just right.

Look, here is the main thing, get out there and do some fishing. I do not think it really matters what type of fishing you do, the important concept is to get out into the midst of nature and enjoy yourself. You will find that fishing is a stress reducer and a very enjoyable pastime.

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Saturday 27 June 2009

Top bass fishing home page

Great Resources Make a Great Bass Fishing Home Page

Every bass fisherman dreams of becoming the next bassmaster elite. In fact it could be said that a bassmaster elite is made not born. The secret to becoming the next Roland Martin is arming yourself not only with a great tackle box filled with goodies but also having a solid understanding of all the top bass fishing techniques. The best way to get started in the transformation from bass fisherman wannabe to bassmaster elite is through the use of a great bass fishing home page. Here are some of the requirements that you should consider for your bass fishing home page resource.

1. Complete Breakdown of Bass Habitat. It makes no sense for a web page to show you how to rig a Texas worm and simply instruct you to chuck that puppy in the weeds, if you do not understand when and where to use such a rig. This is something that any great bass fishing home page should strive to accomplish that is proper education about the environment in which a bass lives. You'll never be a bassmaster elite if you simply do not understand the world in which the bass lives.

2. Choice and Selection. It's great that websites narrow down and specializes, but for a great bass fishing home page to shine it needs to stand on the cutting edge of bass fishing techniques. Every year something new changes within the bass fishing world and so in order to stay competitive for that next tourney you need a great resource, and this is where a great bass fishing home page comes into play.

3. Bass Fishing home page should be about bass not catching bass fisherman. Let's be honest, most of what hangs on the walls of your favorite tackle shop, are designed more for catching bass fisherman then they are for catching bass. Again this is where a solid understanding of your prey (larry the lunker) helps you to weed out what will catch him and not what is going to catch your wallet. The bass fishing industry is huge, but learn more about larry the lunker and you'll save yourself buying a ton of crap that just won't catch bass.

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Friday 26 June 2009

Top Bass Fishing Tips - part 5

Top Bass Fishing Tips - Part Five - Bass Fishing the Reeds

This is the last article in our series entitles Top Bass Fishing Tips. If you have missed any of our previous articles in this series I highly recommend you do a quick a search to find them as they compile some of the best bass fishing techniques that will help you catch more bass. With all that said, let's look at the topic of today's top bass fishing tips article. Today will be looking at bass fishing the reeds.

The secret behind many bass fishing techniques is knowledge and understanding of proper presentation in order to catch that lunker we dreamed about the night before. Well every time I spy a bed of reeds this is exactly the first thing that runs through my mind, and my heart starts pumping as if I just won the lottery. It is no surprise really that this happens because any good bassmaster elite fisherman is going to tell you bass fishing the reeds is gold. Here are a few things to keep in mind when fishing the reeds.

1. Getting a Great Cast. This is one of the most valuable top bass fishing tips when it comes to fishing in the reeds. The reason is that the weed structure is actually quite thin surrounding the bass and without setting up far enough away from the bass and going for those longer distance casts, you risk spooking the bass. So it makes sense the farther away you are from the bass in this situation the less sensitive the bass will be to your presentations.

2. The Trajectory of the Cast. Wow I bet you never saw that one coming. A lot of bass fisherman rarely consider the actual trajectory of their cast yet talk to a bassmaster elite and he'll tell you he has his mind on that all the time. It is one the most critical aspects to getting a great cast. Thick reeds do not lend themselves well to flipping or pitching rod techniques and will cause you a lot of hang ups. What I like to do in reed growth is cast for the sky. The idea is to get it high and long. By doing this you will have a better chance of landing in-between the reeds without hang ups and place that bait or lure right on the bass's nose.

3. If you don't get a Strike "Dead Stick It". Bass fishing the reeds is like walking fine line, and sometimes you'll have no idea if you crossed it. You could be sitting far enough back, pitching your lures high to the sky and still not getting any strikes. It's hard to say the exact reason, perhaps you think you are far enough away from the bass to not be spooked, but aren't. Perhaps the guy you fished this spot and hour before made the bass shy, there are million reasons, so if you don't get a strike after a few casts, dead stick it to them. Let your bait or lure sit there for a few minutes, just in case the bass might what to think about it your presentation before nailing it. After your convinced nothing is there (or your patience just can't take it anymore) work the lure back slowly, don't horse the retrieve as you'll not only spook the bass but in all likely hood get hung up in the reeds then your done like dinner. This method of bass fishing may be frustrating but learning to finesse weed rigs is the real winner for bass fishing the reeds.

Well there you go a couple quick top bass fishing tips for fishing the reeds that are sure to help you catch more bass. The goal of this series was to give you great bass fishing techniques so that you can become the next bassmaster elite. So what are you waiting for head on out, wet that line and catch the lunker of a lifetime. See you on the water.

To learn more bass fishing tips that can help you catch more bass, head on over to Top Bass Fishing Tips. Here I not only show you more bass fishing techniques but take an in-depth look at bass habitat and a whole lot more.

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Thursday 25 June 2009

Top Bass Fishing Tips - part 4

Top Bass Fishing Tips - Part Four - Dead Sticking For More Bass

This is the Fourth installment in our five part series called Top Bass Fishing Tips. If you missed the first three then you will not want to to miss this week's installment.

In this fourth article I want to look at the fine art of dead sticking for more bass. Dead sticking for bass is simply casting out your bait or lure, and letting it sit out there until you can't take it anymore. It tests your patience, but that is exactly the purpose behind this bass fishing technique. It should come as no surprise that a bass can out wait you. People by nature are impatient and even after casting out a power grub or any other bait or lure and letting it just sit out there, "dead sticking" in the water for a few minutes most people will be going insane. But this is the point behind this bass fishing technique.

Let me share with you a quick story to illustrate this technique. I was fishing up north in the weeds searching for those campfire story sized largemouth bass. I was flipping, chucking spinner baits, walking the dog etc. basically every trick I had that my tackle box could deliver and was catching more of my impatience then anything else. When all of a sudden, I noticed that there were bass in the area but they were following my baits and lures so slow that I hadn't noticed them before. Ok what to do? I knew that these bass were inactive, very inactive, most likely these bass already had their guts full, so their eyes were bigger then their stomachs but they still felt the need to follow baits and lures they just didn't have the motivation to nail them.

So I tried the dead sticking bass fishing technique. I let my power frogs sit out there in the weed clumps for what turned into my brain into nothing short of insanity. You would be surprised at how long an inactive fully fed bass will stare at your baits. Believe me when I say longer then you can handle not touching the urge to reel it in. Then finally, I started catching bass. Sure I didn't boat dozens but this bass fishing technique works.

It's best to try this when you know the bass are there, and non of the other tricks and tactics are working. When this is the case you have nothing to loose but time to try dead sticking. I bet you would be surprised at the results. My personal experience has shown that plastic baits and lures work best with this bass fishing technique so don't be afraid when you find very inactive bass, to go with this bass fishing technique. It's better to catch a few bass then nothing but frustration. Inactive bass fishing requires you to slow your presentations down, and if they are super inactive perhaps because their bellies are full, you'll have to slow it down even more and this is when dead sticking to catch more bass comes into play.

Stay tuned for the next article that will continue our series on top bass fishing tips and I hope you follow along in our series to pick up even more great bass fishing techniques.

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Wednesday 24 June 2009

Top Bass Fishing Tips -part 3

Top Bass Fishing Tips - Part Three - Bass Fishing From Shore

Welcome to the third article in the series Top Bass Fishing Tips. In today's article we are going to look at bass fishing from shore. Before we do again if you have missed any of the previous articles in the series, do a quick search and I'm sure you find them as the goal behind this series is to you with top bass fishing tips so that you can catch more bass.

Bass fishing from shore is not a new concept. In fact I think for most of my life I would consider myself a shore fisherman. Bass fishing from shore is a great opportunity for a lot of learning and experience in learning how to catch more bass.

The key to shore fishing is, knowing where to be at the right time. Smallmouths are great for catching from shore as often their haunts will only be casts length from the shoreline. The trick in getting the key right with shore fishing is understanding structure. If you were fishing from shore in the middle of summer in a spot devoid of weeds the I could safely say that you're wasting your time trying to catch more bass that way. Now if that same shoreline was full of weeds and stumps, then I would be all over it big time. Also what is the bank structure? Does it taper off gradually; does it have a fast slop into deeper water? These are the kinds of questions you need to ask yourself as a shore fisherman before setting that pole in the water.

Also another great bass fishing tip from shore is for dock and pier fisherman. Bait and food tend to gather on the windward side of a pier or dock. This is the area where the wind is blowing and bringing in the food and baitfish. Fishing on the other side of the dock or pier might bring fish, but you'll more luck fishing on the side where the wind is blowing in. Find the food and baitfish, and you can find Bass.

The next top bass fishing tips is in learning when to fish. Ask any great shore fisherman and he'll tell you evenings and early mornings are the best time for success. The reason being, these low light conditions help to conceal the bass, making him feel less vulnerable plus it also gives a bass an advantage for his own ambushes on his food source. During the middle of the day is when most fish bass included hold even tighter to structure, and unless that structure is within casting range from shore, you can sure bet the bass have moved to deeper haunts till the evening comes.

There you have it a couple quick bass fishing tips, that are sure to help the shore fisherman. Tomorrow we will continue in our series of top bass fishing tips and I hope you continue to follow along in this series.

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Tuesday 23 June 2009

Top Bass Fishing Tips -part 2

Top Bass Fishing Tips - Part Two - Where Are the Bass?

Welcome to Part Two of the series Top Bass Fishing Tips. If you missed any of the other articles in the series then just do a quick search for top bass fishing tips and you should be able to find the other articles. The goal of this series is to provide you with top bass fishing techniques to help you catch more bass. In today's article we will look at answering the crucial question where are the bass?

A lot of considerations come into play when we consider how to locate bass. The body of water we are fishing, weather conditions, structure and other elements but let's try and put these together to round out this bass fishing tip. So to try and help do that first I want to discuss water.

Water us made up of 3 strata. There is a top strata, a middle strata and a bottom strata. During the course of the year water tends to form into these 3 distinct layers, and easy to help you identify with this is concept is, have you ever gone swimming while you were up at the cottage or camping? I'm sure you have, right and as you were swimming you noticed that in the summer swimming along the top can be quite comfortable but dive down a few feet and you instantly notice a drop a in temperature. Now I'm not suggesting the middle layer is just a few feet beneath the surface, but it's just an example to help identify the concept of water strata. These strata play an important role in a fish's life. This is applicable to all fish species and not just for bass fishing. Without getting into a huge discussion about water strata, for now for this bass fishing tips I just wanted to get you used to the concept.

Things to consider when thinking about water strata and how we can use that in our bass fishing technique. Let's break it down.

Top Water Strata. This is a section of water that generally for the most part if the year is warmer then the other 2 layers. Although it is important to note that this layer also drops to the bottom during fall weather and is the first layer to become available in the spring on the surface. Ok to catch more bass in the top water strata consider proper bass fishing lure choice. For instance, top water or "floating" lures with splashing and darting actions can help trigger active fish in this zone of warmer water. Remember this zone becomes very active in the spring as the water stratifies and by summer becomes distinct. Also weather patterns and time of the day help to dictate when active bass may move into this layer of water.

Middle Strata of Water. Is often a transitional section of water that determines how the water will circulate during the yearly seasons and also acts as the definitive barrier of range of water temperatures that separate the top water from the bottom. Tacking advantage of these bass fishing tips for this section of water takes some consideration. Bass will usually hold in this water as a transition. Sometimes moving off to drop offs sections and holding in this strata yet still having access to the active top water. Finding choice bass locations that contain this middle strata along close access to top water habitat can make for some of the best bass fishing. Bass fishing lure choices here range from swimming action baits, rattle baits, shad rap style lures and other medium diving plugs.

Bottom Water Strata. This section of water is generally the coldest in terms of water temperature within a lake. This section of water also rotates to become the top water strata during certain times of the year so be aware of that and be ready to adapt to this to catch more bass. But to make bass fishing tips easier to understand let's stick with a summer scenario when this is the bottom strata. Bass fishing in this strata takes special considerations. Bass generally drop down here during certain weather patterns, when bass are spooked or go in-active. It is still possible to catch more bass here you just have to adapt. Bass fishing lure choices for this water layer are, worm rigs, flipping jigs, deep diving crankbaits and so on. Often the presentation method is slow and methodical to entice the bass to bite.

There you have it a couple quick bass fishing tips, that discuss water conditions how water stratifies and how that can determine our bass fishing technique and bass fishing lure choices. Tomorrow will continue in our series of top bass fishing tips and hope to see you there.

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Monday 22 June 2009

Top Bass Fishing Techniques

Top Bass Fishing Tips - Part One - Top Water Fishing For Bass

Today I decided to start a special 5 part article series I am going to call Top Bass Fishing Tips. I plan on releasing a addition to the bass fishing tips series each day for a total of 5 killer bass fishing secrets to help you boat more bass. In this article I want to take a look at top water fishing for bass.

Top water fishing for bass both largemouth and for smallies has got to be the most exhilarating experience as the fish inhales the bait dramatically right before your eyes. Unlike other bass fishing techniques, top water bass fishing for bass is the most special. It is all about sight and sound. Take you eyes off of what you are doing even for a moment and you could miss landing that lunker. Top water fishing for bass requires that you master 2 techniques, the twelve o-clock rod handling technique and the six o'clock rod handling technique.

The twelve o-clock rod handling technique is a fancy term I like to use describing the position of the rod after casting. Just like the name suggests you hold the rod out in front of you with the rod tip pointing towards the sky, hence it's twelve o-clock. Where and when you would use this rod technique depends on the situation and that is the key to not only this but other bass fishing tips. The 'twelve o-lock' method works best in thick weed cover. Such top water fishing bass lures that go hand in hand with this rod technique are lures that imitate bait like frogs and rats. Another great lure choice are those cigar shaped bullets like the water demon. Because of the heavy weed cover use a solid medium heavy action rod with line that can handle the heavy weeds. Pumping and twitching the lure or bait on the retrieve will help keep you snag free.

The six o-clock rod handling technique is when you hold the rod out in front of you but this time the tip of the rod is just above the waterline, hence the term six o-clock. This is the rod technique of choice for open water. Fishing bass lures of choice here are popping those water chuggers and walking the dog with those cigar shaped bullets are as easy as eating apple pie using the six o-clock technique. Adding twitches and small pumps can add an erratic action to your retrieves and it helps to vary it up to keep the bass on the bite. A medium action rod and reel seem to work best with this rod technique.

A Great way to practice both techniques is in your backyard. Grab some fishing bass lures that you plan to use on your next bass fishing trip, take the trebles off and practice casting and retrieving getting used to using both rod handling techniques. Master these 2 methods and you have a top water fishing for bass secret that will keep you live well full.

Stay tuned for continued articles in this series of bass fishing tips. Tomorrow I hope to release the next article.

If you don't want to wait for tomorrow addition to this series and learn more bass fishing tips head on over to Bass Fishing Tips. Here I not only discuss more about fishing bass lures and bass habitat but also more in-depth bass fishing tips.

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Sunday 21 June 2009

Bass fishing trips

Smallmouth Bass Fishing Trips

Smallmouth bass fishing is extremely popular. Many of the bass fishing tournament circuits have tournaments on lakes that have largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. Smallmouth bass are popular among anglers because they are such a strong fighter. A smallmouth bass will usually leap into the air a couple of times and make a couple strong runs, depending on their size. They also taste very good. Many bass fishermen believe in catch and release, but there is nothing wrong with taking a fish home to eat every now and then and many anglers believe that smallmouth bass taste better than largemouth bass.

Most fishermen head north to target smallmouth becase the northern states have a lot of good lakes that support healthy populations of smallmouth bass. These fish thrive in colder water temperatures and the states of Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota and many areas in Canada have some of the finest smallmouth bass fishing in the country.

Let's take a look at some of the top fishing destinations to help you plan a trip for catching smallmouth bass. Remember that there are many other lakes up north that have good fishing for smallmouth that won't be in this article, but these areas will give you a great chance of landing some quality fish. If you time it right, you can catch them in bunches in the lakes listed below.

Lake Erie is known more for its excellent walleye fishery, but the smallmouth bass fishing is also very good. There are numerous fishing charters, especially in Ohio, that can put you walleye and smallmouth bass.

Door County is located in Wisconsin and Lake Michigan surrounds this county. If you can get to the Sturgeon Bay area during the spring, you have a chance at putting 50 or more smallmouth bass in the boat in one day. Advanced smallmouth bass anglers should be able to find plenty of fish scattered along the shorelines. Fishermen that need some help can hire a fishing guide. There are plenty of fishing guides available. Throughout the summer and fall, you're going to be fishing in deeper water, most likely over 20 feet deep. If you can find the fish, you can land some real lunkers. Door County is also one of the best vacation destinations in the midwest.

The Boundary Waters of Ely, Minnesota is one of the most unique places to fish. This area has plenty of pristine lakes and the fishing pressure is light. Don't come to the boundary waters if you're not up for a little bit of adventure. You will be most likely be portaging into different lakes and fishing from a canoe. If this sounds exciting, plan a trip to Ely and you won't be disappointed. Smallmouth bass in the 2 to 4 pound range are very common.

Some of the other top smallmouth bass destinations are Lake St. Clair in Michigan, Lake of the Woods and Lake of the Woods in Canada, Rainy Lake in Minnesota and Dale Hollow Lake in Tennessee. To find information on all of the fishing destinations, check out our smallmouth bass fishing trips page.

Article provided by Kevin Sewell at Ultimate Fishing Site

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Saturday 20 June 2009

Bass fishing tactics - Boats and lures!

Picking the Best Bass Fishing Boat and Lures

Bass fishing is extremely popular, and for good reason. Bass are a combination of intelligence and figh. They require the fisherman (or woman) to use cunning and skill before ending up in a frying pan.

To make the most of your bass fishing experience there are some things that will greatly help, such as a good rod and reel, a good boat and good lures. Here we are going to talk about a bass fishing boat and the right lures.

Some of the best boats include those made by the Ranger, Triton, and Skeeter. You can find any of these boats by searching online.

The boats made by each of these companies includes everything the experienced fisherman desires. Made by fishermen for fishermen, the bass boats produced by Ranger, Triton and Skeeter are top of the line.

But it takes more than a great boat to catch bass. Having the right lures can help. If you have already investigated bass fishing lures you will probably have found that there are an enormous number of different types.

There are many different bass fishing lures available but the most popular are the following four:

Crank Baits – These are used as either top water or sinking lures. Their main purpose is to look like an injured or weak fish. They get their name from the cranking noise which is designed to attract bass. Since these lures are supposed to imitate weak or injured fish, if you use them be sure to reel them slowly so their cover isn’t blown.

Poppers – These are similar to crank baits except that poppers are exclusively top water lures. Another difference is that instead of making a cranking noise they make a popping sound as they move across the water.

Poppers are designed to be used during hot summer months when the bass are attracted to the top water by the stimulation provided by the poppers. Just like crank baits, poppers should be reeled in slowly.

Spinner Baits – These are strange looking lures. The strange appearance is caused by an oversized metal spinning attachment connected to them. The purpose of the spinner bait is to attract a fish through antagonism as opposed to hunger. They can be used all year with good results, but are especially useful during the spawning season when the bass tend to lose their appetite.

Rubber Worms – This lure should be very popular for those people who do not like dealing with live, wriggling worms. Since rubber worms do just as well as real worms, why bother with the mess of using real worms? The rubber version utilizes a lead head to add weight for casting. Usually the bass will go after the rubber worm as it descends to the lake bottom. If the worm hits the bottom of the lake, reel it in towards the surface and let it drop all over again.

Again, as already stated there are many more bass fishing lures available than the four described here. So when shopping for bass fishing lures keep this in mind: These four are the most popular because they work.

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Friday 19 June 2009

Professional bass fishing

Choosing The Best Bass Fishing Lures

Bass fishing ures come in many different varieties. There are more types of lures for bass fishing than for just about any other kind of freshwater fish. With so many different shapes, styles, sizes, and colors you'd have a hard time trying out all of the options. It would take a long time to use every type of bass fishing lure. While there are many different types, some tend to be better than others. Most bass enthusiasts pick their favorites and stick with them.

Crank Bait Lures

Crank bait is one of the most popular lures among bass fishers. This type of lure got its name because of how it operates. They are connected to the line and then cranked back into the fishing boat. There is a vast array of different options when it comes to selecting crank baits.

Some crank baits will float atop of the water when the fisher is no longer winding the reel. Others will sink to the very bottom when the reel isn't being turned. Still another type stays suspended in the water, not moving from the depth it was when the user stopped cranking.

Deep Water Crank Bait Lures

Some of these types of lures are intended for deeper water fishing and can go about 15 feet down below the water's surface.

Medium Depth Crank Bait Lures

When fishing in water that is about 10 feet deep, you are better off using a different type of crank bait. The best choice for this depth has a medium lip that will hit bottom once it reaches a depth of approximately ten feet.

Shallow Water Crank Bait Lure

When fishing in water that is less than five feet deep, it is best go with a different option. For this depth, fishers should use a lure designed for shallow water. This type has a small lip and will make hit bottom at depths of approximately around 3 to 5 feet.

Top Water Bait Lure

Still another frequently use type of bass fishing lure is top water bait. This type of bait gets its name because it floats all the time. They float even when they are being cranked in. A disadvantage of this type of bait is that it is noisy. Noise is not ever desirable when bass fishing. It is particularly problematic when trying to lure fish at dawn or in rough waters under cloudy skies.

Spinner Bait Lures

Spinner bait is yet another lure option for bass fishing enthusiasts. This style of lure is often used in bass fishing This type of bait is actually tied directly to the fishing line or attached to a tiny swivel. Spinner bait lures are bright and shiny, typically with blades that are either gold or silver. However, they are often painted in different colors. Some enthusiasts prefer metallic spinner bait lures, and others prefer painted ones.

The blades of spinner bait area available in many different shapes. The best bass fishers know that sometimes the fish have to be outsmarted. The different shapes are created in the hopes of imitating the different fish found in the waters. The idea behind spinner bait is to trick the bass into making an impulsive strike.

Another unique characteristic of bass fishing lures is that they are used with rubber skirts. The rubber skirts travel alongside the lure and help attract more bass, theoretically. These rubber skirts are interchangeable, which allws for versatility. Many who enjoy bass fishing feel there is an advantage to using a variety of different colored skirts. They enjoy being able to remove one color skirt and replace it with another in the hopes that doing so will draw more fish.

With so many different options, bass fishing lures can get very complicated for anyone who doesn't understand the dynamics of the sport of bass fishing.

Once a bass fishing enthusiast begins to to investigate the multitude of the different options for bass fishing lures, he or she will likely see that it all makes sense. To an experienced bass fisher, the vast array of available options is really not as overwhelming as it seem to a novice. The best thing for novice bass fisher to do is just to start trying different options and experiment until they are able to find their favorite lure.

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