Best thing is to get an experienced bass fisherman to take you.It would shorten the learning curve by about 80%. When you go, Look at the type of area he is fishing at.Look at the lure he is using. Ask him what is special about the spot that may make a bass locate there. And why is the lure he is using his choice for that particular area. Most fishermen are glad to share their knowledge with new comers to the sport. This would be the fastest way you could pick up knowledge about the sport.
LeMaire on
August 25th, 2009 6:20 pm
Get some BASS fishing magazines
pony on
August 25th, 2009 6:20 pm
The Bass anglers sportsman’s society puts out a great mag that deals only with bass fishing and with a membership you get discounts on gear.I don’t have the address in front of me but Im sure they have a web site.Also the number one tip-Go fishing as much as you can.
Ryan on
August 25th, 2009 6:20 pm
personaly i like crank baits. the only lure i keep in mytackle box are storm wiggle warts. those are the only lures i have caught bass on. i caught a 17 and 21in bass last weekend on a crawdad wiggle wart. the only thing i can say go get 1 for 4 bucks and try it youll never go back to anything else
truvolunteer on
August 25th, 2009 6:20 pm
Throw popper lures out and have them cross paths across spots where you see minnows and the like jumping out of the water. You catch em in the summer that way.
lardbutt20 on
August 25th, 2009 6:20 pm
Things I have done to catch me some fish:
1) Wherever you see crayfish in shallow, rocky areas…throw crawdad cranks or tube jigs. Nailed 18" smallies this winter doing this.
2) In late winter/early spring…throw black and black/blue hair jigs. These do an effective job of imitating young baitfish, plus crayfish hatches are actually bluish in color. Work them slowly for finnicky pre-spawn bass. Scored a 17.5" smallie back in March this way. Also, carolina rigging and drop-shotting plastic worms in deep water and working slowly were taking me fish in 37 degree water in February in a cold northeastern lake.
3) When you see bass moving up on their beds to spawn, throw a 5" weedless worm into cover and work it slowly.
4) In the summer and fall, poppers and lipless crankbaits are effective in honing in on aggressive bass targeting schools of shad, alewives, etc. In the summer-fall of 2007, there was a shad run in our local lake. I would take chrome and blue rattle traps and run them fast as possible through the schools. Was nothing to catch 15-20 per day.
5) Fish in the mornings and evenings into dusk for the best bass action. These times of the day are when the bass will be up shallower and more active to feed.
6) Finally, look for key structures in the watershed. Find areas of cover/ structure and you will find bass. Points, drop-offs from shallow to deep water, bridge pilings, and submerged brush/vegetation will hold a lot of fish. Also, creek channels leading into lakes are gold mines in the pre-spawn.
Happy fishing and tight lines!
Morgan on
August 25th, 2009 6:20 pm
get out on the water at 5 am. through a buzz bait along the banks and weeds. do the same with hula popper. i personally like topwater best. thats pretty much all i use. also get some spoon or worms(rubber).cast the worms on the bank beside some bushes over hanging the water. drag it in and let it sink slowly. theyll usually take it. when he does, rip his face off.
Jimmy on
August 25th, 2009 6:20 pm
Try crank baits and dragging worms (artificial ones that are different colors).
Matayeos on
August 25th, 2009 6:20 pm
the best in the world is the banjo minnow u can get 32 minnows for 20 dallars plus waited eyes and hooks so its like a $60 value so what have u got to llose but gulp alive is a veary close secong get the 5in super worm red shad colored its amazing
Reid on
August 25th, 2009 6:20 pm
try shady areas when hot/ try all types of things/ top water lures, lures, live bait, ect. also try shalow waters.
Shane on
August 25th, 2009 6:20 pm
There are a lot of things you should know about bass fishing. The first thing is location. Bass are usually found in areas like underwater trees, near sudden drop offs, lily pads or in deep water.
The second thing you should know about is the type of bait your using. I personally prefer using live bait like worms, leeches, and even minnows.If you want to use fake bait, you should get plastic worms. They are extremely effective and they can be rigged in a weedless way. This is good for areas with Lilly pads.
I hope this helps.
dmnshnlz1 on
August 25th, 2009 6:20 pm
Go to The InFisherman site…. They have the best info on fishing…. They are the ones that get away from just ‘Put the bait on the hook, and cast it out and wait…’ They go through structure, elimination of water, fishing points, genre of fish targeted, weather and water temperature as well as clarity, lure selection and tuning, Seasons, and my favorite… Fly fishing! Start with the basics and ask locals who fish the areas where you fish… Thats a great start!…. P.S. also watch for advise on You tube about fishing! Now go and catch fish!!! Good Luck!
fishin on
August 25th, 2009 6:20 pm
anything shiny red that looks like bait is good with a 12lb test acation M spinning reel
Adam S on
August 25th, 2009 6:20 pm
Everyone has different things they think is the best. Here are my tips though.
1. Research-Get a magazine, search up bass on the internet, buy a DVD. Just learn learn learn. You’ll be a better fisherman before you ever even take your next cast.
2. Buy good equipment- If you buy a 10 dollar rod, you will get 10 dollar performance. In fishing, you get what you pay for, don’t lower your chances with crappy stuff.
3. Experiment-You’ll always have an idea of what will work and you may have a favorite lure, but don’t be afraid to switch it up a little. I have had days where I tried all this stuff that should have for sure worked and got no bites. But when I switched to something totally ridiculous as a last resort when I thought for sure I was skunked, I caught a bunch of fish.
Do these things and I think you will definitely catch more fish.
Steve T on
August 25th, 2009 6:20 pm
A lot of answers state read magazines or books. This is true because once I read an article on the zara spook lure and how to use the walk the dog retrieve.
I had a spook lure that I never used At nighttime in the summer when the water is a little cooler and the lakes clams down which is the best time. I took the lure and tired the walk the dog retrieve and BAM a monster big mouth grabs it , but i lose the fish so i decided to leave the area for about 20 minutes and let a cooling down period happen between me and the fish.
I try in the same spot as before and BAM This time I catch a 7 pound Large-mouth!
So doing your home work and trying different things do work. There are milloins of different techniques you should find your own niche.
Keep a memo book every time you go fishing write down the temp of the water ,what you caught or didn’t ,weather, lure, bait,and what not good luck
Best thing is to get an experienced bass fisherman to take you.It would shorten the learning curve by about 80%. When you go, Look at the type of area he is fishing at.Look at the lure he is using. Ask him what is special about the spot that may make a bass locate there. And why is the lure he is using his choice for that particular area. Most fishermen are glad to share their knowledge with new comers to the sport. This would be the fastest way you could pick up knowledge about the sport.
Get some BASS fishing magazines
The Bass anglers sportsman’s society puts out a great mag that deals only with bass fishing and with a membership you get discounts on gear.I don’t have the address in front of me but Im sure they have a web site.Also the number one tip-Go fishing as much as you can.
personaly i like crank baits. the only lure i keep in mytackle box are storm wiggle warts. those are the only lures i have caught bass on. i caught a 17 and 21in bass last weekend on a crawdad wiggle wart. the only thing i can say go get 1 for 4 bucks and try it youll never go back to anything else
Throw popper lures out and have them cross paths across spots where you see minnows and the like jumping out of the water. You catch em in the summer that way.
Things I have done to catch me some fish:
1) Wherever you see crayfish in shallow, rocky areas…throw crawdad cranks or tube jigs. Nailed 18" smallies this winter doing this.
2) In late winter/early spring…throw black and black/blue hair jigs. These do an effective job of imitating young baitfish, plus crayfish hatches are actually bluish in color. Work them slowly for finnicky pre-spawn bass. Scored a 17.5" smallie back in March this way. Also, carolina rigging and drop-shotting plastic worms in deep water and working slowly were taking me fish in 37 degree water in February in a cold northeastern lake.
3) When you see bass moving up on their beds to spawn, throw a 5" weedless worm into cover and work it slowly.
4) In the summer and fall, poppers and lipless crankbaits are effective in honing in on aggressive bass targeting schools of shad, alewives, etc. In the summer-fall of 2007, there was a shad run in our local lake. I would take chrome and blue rattle traps and run them fast as possible through the schools. Was nothing to catch 15-20 per day.
5) Fish in the mornings and evenings into dusk for the best bass action. These times of the day are when the bass will be up shallower and more active to feed.
6) Finally, look for key structures in the watershed. Find areas of cover/ structure and you will find bass. Points, drop-offs from shallow to deep water, bridge pilings, and submerged brush/vegetation will hold a lot of fish. Also, creek channels leading into lakes are gold mines in the pre-spawn.
Happy fishing and tight lines!
get out on the water at 5 am. through a buzz bait along the banks and weeds. do the same with hula popper. i personally like topwater best. thats pretty much all i use. also get some spoon or worms(rubber).cast the worms on the bank beside some bushes over hanging the water. drag it in and let it sink slowly. theyll usually take it. when he does, rip his face off.
Try crank baits and dragging worms (artificial ones that are different colors).
the best in the world is the banjo minnow u can get 32 minnows for 20 dallars plus waited eyes and hooks so its like a $60 value so what have u got to llose but gulp alive is a veary close secong get the 5in super worm red shad colored its amazing
try shady areas when hot/ try all types of things/ top water lures, lures, live bait, ect. also try shalow waters.
There are a lot of things you should know about bass fishing. The first thing is location. Bass are usually found in areas like underwater trees, near sudden drop offs, lily pads or in deep water.
The second thing you should know about is the type of bait your using. I personally prefer using live bait like worms, leeches, and even minnows.If you want to use fake bait, you should get plastic worms. They are extremely effective and they can be rigged in a weedless way. This is good for areas with Lilly pads.
I hope this helps.
Go to The InFisherman site…. They have the best info on fishing…. They are the ones that get away from just ‘Put the bait on the hook, and cast it out and wait…’ They go through structure, elimination of water, fishing points, genre of fish targeted, weather and water temperature as well as clarity, lure selection and tuning, Seasons, and my favorite… Fly fishing! Start with the basics and ask locals who fish the areas where you fish… Thats a great start!…. P.S. also watch for advise on You tube about fishing! Now go and catch fish!!! Good Luck!
anything shiny red that looks like bait is good with a 12lb test acation M spinning reel
Everyone has different things they think is the best. Here are my tips though.
1. Research-Get a magazine, search up bass on the internet, buy a DVD. Just learn learn learn. You’ll be a better fisherman before you ever even take your next cast.
2. Buy good equipment- If you buy a 10 dollar rod, you will get 10 dollar performance. In fishing, you get what you pay for, don’t lower your chances with crappy stuff.
3. Experiment-You’ll always have an idea of what will work and you may have a favorite lure, but don’t be afraid to switch it up a little. I have had days where I tried all this stuff that should have for sure worked and got no bites. But when I switched to something totally ridiculous as a last resort when I thought for sure I was skunked, I caught a bunch of fish.
Do these things and I think you will definitely catch more fish.
A lot of answers state read magazines or books. This is true because once I read an article on the zara spook lure and how to use the walk the dog retrieve.
I had a spook lure that I never used At nighttime in the summer when the water is a little cooler and the lakes clams down which is the best time. I took the lure and tired the walk the dog retrieve and BAM a monster big mouth grabs it , but i lose the fish so i decided to leave the area for about 20 minutes and let a cooling down period happen between me and the fish.
I try in the same spot as before and BAM This time I catch a 7 pound Large-mouth!
So doing your home work and trying different things do work. There are milloins of different techniques you should find your own niche.
Keep a memo book every time you go fishing write down the temp of the water ,what you caught or didn’t ,weather, lure, bait,and what not good luck