| In the last 25 years the sport of largemouth bass | | | | patience and sheer determination. Just because a |
| fishing has grown into a billion dollar industry which | | | | fishing spot does not product instant fish does not |
| shows no signs of slowing down. Their strength | | | | mean it's not holding fish. Expert bass fishermen |
| and aggression provides a thrill to fishermen who | | | | have learnt that to snag a largemouth bass they |
| love this unequalled record breaking sport. | | | | must learn to fish one spot long enough before |
| The more you understand and know about | | | | moving on. |
| largemouth bass and the more bass fishing help | | | | 3. Keep your cool |
| you get the more successful you will be at | | | | There is absolutely no room for anger in fishing. |
| catching them and receiving award winning | | | | Pro anglers know that you can never let your |
| trophies. | | | | temper get the better of you when bass fishing. |
| Largemouth bass are one of the best fighting fish | | | | Fish are very sensitive and it will affect your |
| in the world. What makes them such an extreme | | | | chances of getting a strike. It will also lessen the |
| adventure for every fisherman is their aggressive | | | | enjoyment of others around you. Never let your |
| nature. | | | | emotions take over. |
| Nearly every swamp, pond, lake and river holds a | | | | 4. Be aware of your surroundings and what |
| largemouth bass that's keen to strike. | | | | Mother Nature is trying to teach you |
| The trick is outsmarting them and getting them | | | | Trophy bass fishermen have learnt to work hand |
| to strike; pro bass fishermen understand this and | | | | in hand with Mother Nature. Mother Nature tries to |
| make good use of the bass fishing tip I'm about | | | | show bass fishermen many things to help them |
| to share with you. | | | | bag the catch of their dreams. A pro angler will |
| Here are the most common personality traits of | | | | notice any changes in conditions, fish movement, |
| expert bass fishermen: | | | | current breaks, and floating lily pads. They will also |
| 1. Confidence | | | | be alert to where birds are feeding and where |
| If you don't believe in your ability to catch | | | | bait fish seem the most active. So stop fishing |
| largemouth bass then you probably won't be | | | | the hard way and start observing what Mother |
| catching anything except a cold. They're a bit like | | | | Nature is trying to reveal to you. |
| other animals like dogs and horses. They sense | | | | 5. Be ready to act quickly |
| your fear, your insecurity, your unsuredness. Bag | | | | There is a lot of idle time when fishing. Bass |
| a bass more often by being confident in your | | | | fishermen in particular have to be alert and ready |
| own fishing abilities: your lure, your fishing | | | | to act at a moment's notice. Bass fish can strike |
| techniques, your rod and your reel. | | | | at any time from any location and the only way |
| 2. Patience and tolerance | | | | you're going to outsmart them and get the strike |
| Expert bass fishermen understand the long hours | | | | is when you anticipate their every move. |
| sitting in wait. Fishing, like no other sport, involves | | | | |