Bass Fishing Plus

A lot of people have learned that bass fishing can be a very relaxing feeling. While bass fish deliver quite a fight and the pure exhilaration of awaiting and eventually catching one produces certain chemicals into the body that supplies an elated sensation which makes the experience entirely rewarding.

Numerous men and women have experienced a light and cheerful feeling after coming back from a bass fishing trip although they have been outdoors the entire time. The energetic activity appears to stimulate and recharge their bodies.

Bass fishing has taken off through the years and has risen to all time heights as more people discover the pleasures. Many though are reluctant to begin fishing  because they do not have any clue on how to get started. We have some great tips to get you going like a seasoned bass fisherman.

Artificial baits are known to catch a lot of bass. There are many artificial baits to choose from. Spinnerbaits, soft plastic baits, crankbaits, and jigs just to name a few. You could always use live bait such as shiners, shad, and nightcrawlers too that are a natural food source for bass. In tournament fishing you are usually not allowed to use live bait.

The most effective way to catch a surface fish or shallow water fish is to make sure you keep your distance. When bass fishing from the shoreline or
in a boat it is also crucial to stay quiet. Any loud noises will spook the fish and there goes what could have been your trophy bass. If there are any trees,  shrubs, or bushes in the area you could try to hide out behind them as long as you are able to cast your line.

Remember though to use a sneak attack. Any fishing hole with lots of fish in it, whether it be a lake, river, or creek takes a quite a bit of patience. If they see or hear you, most likely you will not get any bites.

If you are fishing near lily pads then the best advice is to throw a weighted worm or other soft plastic baits. Make sure your bait gets down to the bottom and slowly reel in through the lily pads. There is also a technique called flipping that will get you down to the fish with very heavy weight. You could also try  using soft plastic swimbaits, frogs, and mice to skim over the top of the lily pads. Be sure to use rig your baits weedless or you will have a real bad day!

When you are night fishing for bass and you will be remaining stationary it is probably best to use live bait. If you are in a boat and can cover a lot of water you should try some artificial baits that make some noise and are brightly colored. This will help the fish find your bait and you will not have so many missed hits.

Weeds in the water extending a few feet out from the shoreline are a really great place for bass to hide in. They will sit and wait for an unsuspecting bait fish to swim by and ambush them before they even know what happened. You could throw  any kind of weedless artificial bait along the edge or over the top of them and commonly get a few hits.

You should be looking for structures underwater like stumps and big rocks. Big bass like to hang out near these as ambush points. Use a few different lures to see what the bass are feeding on. Cast your baits in the area a few times times to see if there are any fish that may need a little coaxing.

If you land a fish keep casting in the area. Stay there and keep fishing. Throw a few more times. Sometimes other fish will accompany the fish that you just hooked and try to steal the bait right out of his mouth. This could turn into a feeding frenzy so get your bait back in the water quickly.

Plastic worms normally work good with heavy overcast skies. Spinner baits will work better when there is some wind ripple and there is sun reflecting off the water. Be sure when you set the hook to hit the bass like you want to rip his head off! Make sure to keep the line tight and take extra care when they jump because they will try to throw the hook right back at you. Doing this will make for a much better day bass fishing for you.

Be sure to use very sharp hooks. If you are going after bigger bass, you will want to use larger hooks. 5/0 to 6/0 should be sufficient In most cases. Follow these basic bass fishing tips and you will have a great day fishing on the water!