| There is not a fisherman out there who is not | | | | if you do not mind catching a catfish. |
| interested in learning more fishing tips for bass. | | | | - Use proper lure color. If the water is clear and it |
| Bass are the most sought after game fish in | | | | is bright outside, use a shiny, flashy lure. If the |
| North America. They taste great and fight like | | | | water is off color or the sky is gray or dark, use |
| there is no tomorrow. But they can be a bit | | | | a bright color like chartreuse or orange. If fishing |
| tougher to land than other fish. The following | | | | at night, use a black or dark colored bait. |
| fishing tips for bass should help you land more fish. | | | | - Let the fish tire themselves out. When reeling in |
| - Use the proper tackle. You don't want to use | | | | your catch, let the fish do all the work. The |
| tackle that is too light, or too heavy. A good | | | | harder you fight the fish, the harder they will fight |
| medium - medium heavy action rod and a good | | | | back. Once they tire, it will be easier to get them |
| reel with at least 3 ball bearings should serve you | | | | in the boat. |
| well. Don't go with poor quality tackle or you will | | | | - Remember to practice catch and release. Sure it |
| lose fish. But you do not have to overspend | | | | is okay to keep a few bass every now and then. |
| either as much of the tackle out there is | | | | But as a responsible angler remember to properly |
| overpriced name brand stuff. | | | | release bass as often as possible. If the bass is |
| - Bass love structure. This is the 2ND biggest of | | | | particularly large, weigh it and take some pictures |
| the fishing tips for bass. Look for structure where | | | | and then either donate to the ShareALunker |
| bass can hide. Rocks, underwater channels and | | | | program or release back into the water where |
| ledges, and fallen timber provide areas where | | | | you caught it. |
| bass can lie in wait for their prey. | | | | And don't ever forget that taking someone you |
| - Live bait should be live. If you are fishing with | | | | love fishing is the absolute biggest of fishing tips |
| live bait, check every now and then to ensure | | | | for bass. Go bass fishing today with someone you |
| that it is still alive. Bass are not too fond of dead | | | | love and build memories that will last a lifetime. |
| bait. Catfish however, are very fond of dead bait | | | | |