Top Bass Fishing Tips

Top Bass Fishing Tips

Summary: Before heading out to catch some bass, take a look at these important bass fishing tips.

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Article Body: Before heading out to catch some bass, take a look at these important bass fishing tips.

. Fish slowly, providing better action and enabling the fish to have ample eye contact.

. When the bite seems to slow down, you should slow also down. Work methodically until you find the fish.

. Always be aware of your weather forecast. Wind, storms, and lightening kill. Safety comes first.

. If wet feet bother you on rainy days, try a pair of GORE-TEX sox. They are waterproof and can be worn in any shoe or boot.

. Be alert and watchful. Fish give away their presence % of the time through baitfish fleeing; surface action; or vegetation movement.

.Always look in a bass mouth before releasing it. Most of the time, when fighting a lure in his jaw, a bass will try to throw up whatever is in his stomach. You may be able to determine what prey the fish are actively feeding on and choose a lure/presentation to duplicate it.

.Set the hook on a fish by feel rather than by sight.

. Regularly check your knot for weakness and hook for sharpness.

. Bass are not that smart. A swivel does not affect the action of a lure in a negative way and fish dont really care about it. Use one anytime there is the potential for line twist.

. If you are using small hooks, don't jerk hard on the hookset; just tighten up the slack with the rod and reel faster.

. Check your line just above the lure frequently when fishing crankbaits around rocks, gravel, stumps, and other hard obstructions. They can quickly fray your line.

. Bass normally respond best to an erratic retrieve and a lot of motion. Keep that lure in front of the fish as long as you can.

. Hold your rod tip down and to the side for better feel, keeping the angle between rod and line at around degrees.

. Black buzz baits seem to produce more strikes than bright colors.

. Since the basss metabolism is high, use large crankbaits in warm and hot weather. Switch to smaller baits when the water is cooler.

. Use a wire cross-locking snap when fishing crank plugs. It allows you to change lures quickly and enables the bait to vibrate more freely.

. If you notice feeding fish and baitfish movement, the predators are actively after the prey. Switch to a fast moving crankbait and burn it through the area of activity.

. Protect your eyes with a good pair of plastic polarized sunglasses. They will protect you from the suns rays and also provide a shield against a snagged slip sinker or lure flying back when pulled loose.

. Keep baits fresh and airtight with a food vacuum sealer. You can also store hooks and other terminal tackle this way.

. Store small quantities of hooks with a few grains of rice and they will never rust.

Using these tips will help you increase your bass catch!