bass fishing tips

If you are as into bass fishing as I am, you would know that it is not the same as traditional fishing. For one thing, bass is smart and strong. To catch it, you have to know its behavior. Bass fish, like humans, have five senses but there's another one for these fishes... the lateral line. Their five senses are sharper than humans and the lateral line that stretches along the length of the fish, tells the fish what happens around it, making it a survival essential. Bass fishing books can provide more information on how this lateral line affects your bass fishing.

Apart from their senses, an aspiring bass fisherman needs to know about the fish's habitat. Bass are cold blooded. This means that they behave differently in different types of water temperature. They are sluggish and tend to stay in deep waters when the weather is cold. Fishes react differently in different oxygen levels in the water. Most bass fishing books defines this subject comprehensively.

After collecting information, the fisherman now needs to list other concerns about the gear. Like stated above, this type of fishing is far from traditional; the gear utilized here is quite different from the ones used by other fishermen in catching another type of fish. This type of fish would not usually go for the same bobbing, wriggling worm.

Although some fishermen prefer live baits, I, like many others, use lures. For one thing, lures or flies are reusable and gives more pleasure. There are many variations of the lure. There is the buzz bait or the buzzer, the jig, the fish and my personal favorite: the spinner bait. Lures are designed to imitate movements of small insects or crustaceans to the hilt to entice the bass. The trick is to know about the perfect color to use on muddy waters. Bass fishing books can give you an insight on the techniques when using these decoys.

Another gear is the rod and reel. As mentioned earlier, bass is strong, thus, we need strong rods, likewise, slicker and sturdy reels. Reels should be smooth enough for bait casting and reeling in the fish. Find tips in choosing the rod and reel that is best for you by consulting experienced fishermen and bass fishing books.

The most essential tool is the bass boat. A boat specifically designed for catching bass. Bass boats are usually made of fiber glass or aluminum. A bass boat should have two engines. One is the outboard motor will be used as primary transportation. This out board motor makes a lot of noise and scares away the bass. That is where the second motor comes in: the trolling motor. This motor will be used for edging from one position to another in a slow and quiet fashion for that convenient position for bait casting.

But before you go out to find the perfect gear, planning is the way to go. Bass fishing can be both fun and exciting as long as other aspects of your life are not hindered by this hobby. Budget plays a big role in your hunt for the perfect gear. They do not have to be new; get secondhand or used bass boats, as long as they can withstand the wear and tear of bass fishing, will do quite nicely. Used rods and reels will also have the chance to prove that they are fit to use for your sport. An as a final advise, find good bass fishing books and read up.

Juan Skyzinski is a freelance writer who writes based on his own personal accounts and experiences.

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