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Tuesday, 28 September 2010

Bass Fishing Tips For Night Fishing

Fishing Tips For Bass - 3 Tips For Night Fishing

Here I want to give you some fishing tips for bass that will improve your night game. Night fishing for bass is most actively done when daytime fishing becomes uncomfortable, and more importantly unproductive. As the temperature climbs the bass will go into deeper waters for the day. At night bass will move to shallower water where they will feed on nocturnal forage.

Night fishing is exciting but will require extra awareness of your surroundings. Above all else safety should always be your primary focus. Follow these fishing tips for bass for night time fishing success.

1. When to go - When bass quit hitting for the day it's a good indication to try fishing at night. Generally the bass have gone into deeper water. This usually happens when when the water hits the mid 60's or higher.

2. Where to fish - Normally, you can fish for bass in the same vicinity as daytime fishing. Bass don't move great distances. Try fishing in shallow shorelines close to weed beds. Also around gravel banks where crawfish are abundant. Lighted boat docks will also have some great looking bass lurking in them.

3. What to use - Many anglers use heavier tackle at night versus the day. It's easier to feel a heavier lure at night. It's also going to be easier to hook a fish at night with heavier equipment. Spinner baits can be used quite effectively after dark.

Before you dump the entire contents of your tackle box because you think none of it is working try taking a night time excursion. You might find that there was nothing wrong with the bait, you just couldn't reach the bass.

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Monday, 20 September 2010

Topwater tips for bass fishing

Basic Topwater Tips For Bass Fishing

Basic topwater tips for bass fishing will cover seven different types of topwater lures, the type of retrieval to use on the lure, and what color combinations to use on certain types of days.

Buzzbaits - Before I fish a given body of water and I want to use this lure I head to local bait shops to catch the current fishing report. More times than not they will have the lures that you will need. A buzzbait retrieve is always in motion but you can control the speed to the desire of the bass, the buzz caused by the size and shape of the blade. Color combinations go with light on bright days and dark on cloudy days.

Floating Worm - Fish next to and into vegetation. Vary the retrieve with hesitations until the bass tells you what it wants. A floating worm I usually use on a bright day and I will use pink, yellow, white, and orange. Some come this way from the manufacture and some I make up with dyes and scents.

Frogs - Fish next to lily pads, grass patches, and other green vegetation. Try and match your frog colors with the local type of frog. Most frog bottoms are off white so try and get your frog lures with a light bottom. If you want put dark dots on the bottom so the bass can focus a little better on it.

Jerkbaits - These lures are made of wood, plastic, and soft rubber. I try to make them resemble the local forage, like the prevalent baitfish forage. Reel in the lure as if it is a baitfish swimming along and let the bass tell you what speed you need to give it.

Poppers - Reel these lures in with an irregular rhythm. Poppers have a concave mouth that when it is "popped" forward it spits water and comes to a rest. Let the bass let you know how fast it wants the lure to move. I would use frog or baitfish colors with this lure.

Propbaits - This lure is about four to five inches long with three treble hooks, one on each end and one in the middle, and two "props", one on each end. Move this bait across the water with an irregular rhythm until the bass lets you know when it is right. Use frog and baitfish colors with this lure, with orange being a good belly color.

Stickbaits - This lure is about three to five inches long made from wood or plastic. Normally two to three treble hooks on the bottom and moved with an action called "walk the dog". Snap the rod tip down while giving it a half reel in will cause this lure to come back at you with a side to side motion. This lure I would use more baitfish colors than frog colors.

The best days I have used topwaters have been overcast with a little chop to the water, a little wind to put a ripple on the water and with a little rain or sprinkle.

Article by Christopher R Howell

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Tuesday, 14 September 2010

Crankbait tips for bass fishing

Basic Crankbait Tips For Bass Fishing

Basic crankbait tips for bass fishing will include the parts of the lure, how deep each particular lure will dive, and the color schemes of the lure. Plus a couple of lure tips at the end of the bottom of the page.

When you look at your lure you will notice that there are several different parts that make it what it is. On the front there is what is called the bill, like that on a duck. The bills are set at different angles to make the lure dive to certain depths when it is being reeled in. Bills are mostly made of plastic these days but can be made of metal.

To attach the line to the lure you would use an eyelet or a ball bearing swivel. The eyelet is screwed into the bill if it is plastic and a swivel is used if the bill is metal. Using a swivel also helps in keeping the line from twisting while reeling in lures.

The body of the crankbait is made of wood or plastic. The majority of wood lures are made of balsa or other light weight woods. These lightweight woods are easy to carve and weight can be added to help them achieve a desired depth. Plastics will be molded to a desire size with the ability to add or remove weight to achieve its desired depth.

I have torn up my share of lures to see how they are made and how the hooks are attached. Hooks for a lure are attached in one of two ways form what I have discovered. One, the use of eyelets, one in the belly and one at tail of the lure. The second is a "hook harness" that runs the entire length of the lure. The hook harness is in the shape of a flatten T with all the eyelets attached within the body of the crankbait. They come out enough of the lure to attach line and hooks.

The lure will dive depending on the angle of the bill or lip. A 90 degree bill will pretty much stay close to the surface. A small degree from horizontal will make the lure dive deep. The larger the bill the deeper it tends to go plus weight will give the lure added depth.

These lures come classified in:

1. Shallow diving, 1 to 5 feet.

2. Medium diving, 5 to 10 feet.

3. Deep diving, 10 to however deep you can make it go.

4. Flat sided lure, with the eyelet set on the back of the lure. The flat sided lure can reach any of the above depths just by adjusting the speed of the lure. This lure is also know as a rattle trap.

The color schemes will go like this:

Clear Water - Use translucence, browns, greens, light blues, and chartreuse colors.

Stained Water - Use a combination of light and dark colors.

Muddy Water - Use a combination of colors from each end of the spectrum. Bright or dark colors will help the bass find these lures in this dense water color.

TIPS - Tuning a crankbait: Sometimes the front line tie will become bent from catching fish and running into objects. The straighter the line tie the truer it runs. If your lure runs left bend your line tie slightly to the right until you get a straight run. If your lure runs right bend your line tie to the left until you get a straight run.

Some fishermen bend the line ties on purpose to run them into things like docks, rocks, and trees or laydowns to get that reactionary strike from bass.

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Friday, 10 September 2010

Tips For Bass Fishing - Spinnerbait Tactics

Basic Spinnerbait Tips For Bass Fishing

Basic spinnerbait tips for bass fishing will include the lure, weight of the lure, color or combinations of colors, blades on the lure, and presentations of the lure.

When I use this lure I am trying to represent a baitfish or a small school of baitfish. The lure itself is a sideways V formation with a lead head at the bottom to make it balanced. Depending on the size of the lure you will have different wire size. Some have described this as a safety pin shape. Where the line tie is the lure has several different shapes. Lures could have a wrap around circle, several twist of the wire, and what lure producers call an R bend. There does not seem to be a favorite for one design as each can be found on the smallest lure to the largest.

The weights of these lures can very from one-eighth of an ounce all the way up to two and one-half ounces.

These sizes seem to catch the smallest of the bass to the largest of the bass. The material that make up the head of these lures are lead or tungsten. The lead head being more large than the tungsten head, making the tungsten head less likely to get hung up when fishing close to cover. Depending on where you are fishing a lot of states are abolishing the use of lead for environmental purposes.

When choosing a color combination for my spinnerbait I go with what I have been taught. Clear water go with natural colors. Translucence, greens, watermelons, browns should be used for this. Stained water I would go with combinations of whites, chartreuses, greens, oranges, browns, blues, reds, and yellows. Muddy water I would go to both ends of the spectrum and use solid white, chartreuse, dark blues, purple, and black.

Water color is not the only factor to determine the color of your lure. On bright days use a lighter color of lure and on cloudy use a more dark color lure. These combinations will help hide the lure so the bass can not get a clear visual of it, and you will get a lot more reaction strikes. Also, remember that a light chop on the water surface will help with "hiding" the shape of your lure, making for a better reaction bite.

There are basically three types of blades to use:

1. Willow blade - A skinny long blade like the willow leaf. Use this blade in clear to stain water. I try to match the blade size with the size of the bait fish. 2. Indiana blade - This blade is shaped like a long oval. Use this blade in stained water. This blade will provide more vibration than the willow and help the bass focus on a combination of site and sound. 3. Colorado blade - A round blade. Use this blade in stained to muddy water. The Colorado blade will provide the most vibration and help bass pinpoint the lure in this type of water.

The blades come in a variety of colors. Nickel, Gold, Brass, Copper, and painted blades. Use the previous order of colors for water clear to muddy.

There are different number of spinnerbait blade combinations that can be used. Singles, doubles, triples, and quads can be used. Remember that the faster you reel in this lure the more lift it has. Willow blades have the least resistance and the Colorado has the most.

As far as presentations go you can do just about anything with a spinnerbait. You can flip it, pitch it, burn it, slow roll it, vary the return speed, jig it, or just about any other way you can think.

This is probably the most versatile lure of all that you will ever use.

One last tip, always use a trailer hook because some bass like to nip on the skirt of the lure and this will help your hook up percentage.

Article by Christopher R Howell

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Friday, 3 September 2010

Bass Fishing Tips - Buzzbait Tactics For Big Bass

I first started fishing with buzzbaits back in the late 1980's on the east coast in small lakes and ponds in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. In the beginning of the buzzbait craze, nobody in these areas had ever fished a buzzbait in any of these waters. They were virtually untouched!

When I arrived at the lake with one of the few buzzbaits that were available, a single blade 3/8 ounce, from Bass Pro Shops, it was like fishing virgin water! On the first cast i landed a 6 pound largemouth that just exploded on the bait in broad daylight! That day I caught more than 15 trophy class largemouth bass on this bait until it was bent beyond use! I quickly went out and tried to find another for the next day and low and behold found one at a local tackle store. I headed out that night to another local lake, Killens Pond, in Dover, Delaware.

I fished open water, flats, pads, near an Island, it didn't matter! It was like a magic bait! I caught several bass that were in the 5 pound class with one going almost 8 pounds. (Not too bad considering the state record bass is just a shade over 10!.)

I repeated this for years until the word got out and this craze really caught on. Not that it didn't work anymore, but the heyday of the trophy bass almost every day and night was definitely over.

Since that time, I have fished a variety of waters all over the united states, from Delaware to California, and have taken big bass on buzzbaits, but now there are a few tricks that will help you land some of these bigger bass again in many of these same waters.

I found that the bass have seen most every style of buzzbait that you can think of at this point, work ed in most of the traditional areas in the traditional ways. The trick is to use different baits than most anglers are using in a different way and at a different time.

I start out at 10:00 p.m. and I leave when everyone else is arriving at the lake. I start by using a large buzzbait in black, with a black paddle tail type plastic trailer, with a trailer hook if it is possible, depending on the cover. When this bait doesn't produce in the traditional areas, I move away from the back creeks and channels, and go into the open flats where one of more green type of vegetation exist. I stay in about 1-2 feet of water and cut the area up like a piece of pie making literally hundreds of casts in a 360 degree circle working the bait in a steady motion, and alternating to small changes in cadence and giving it little hops when the steady ready doesn't produce what I want.

If this does not produce a decent bass over 5 pounds in about 45 minutes to an hour, I switch to a small, double buzz, and switch colors to black and red with no trailer. This is usually a 1/8 ounce or a 1/4 ounce bait. I use a spinning rod for this with a swivel to reduce line twist. I also use a braided line, in 40 pound test, like Power Pro on a glass or composite rod, and just hesitate a little bit longer before setting the hook.

When all these tactics fail, I go to a Deps buzzjet or a chatterbait, and work it as fast as possible on the surface in the same areas and by the dams.

There are several companies that offer top quality buzzbaits that will produce for you that are not available in a wide variety of stores so that most average anglers won't be using them. They are located at Trophy Bass fishing Videos and tips website in the Tackle Store.

Try some of these baits and tips that they offer there and watch some of the over 300 instructional videos and I am sure that you will be saying, "Man!, That Buzzbait Still Works!"

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Steve was the owner of a bass fishing Guide Service in Wilmington, Delaware, Anglers Radio in Delaware and New Jersey, and Delaware Tackle in Delaware. He is a tournament angler and freelance outdoor writer. He has over 40 years of fishing experience in the Northeast and California. He has fished lakes, ponds, and rivers from 1962 until the present. His new website offers over 350 bass fishing instructional videos and discount tackle at World Record Trophy Bass Fishing

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Sunday, 29 August 2010

Fishing For Bass - Behaviour

Bass Fishing Information - Bass Behavior You Must Know

The most important bass fishing information you could ever have is knowing the behavior of the bass. In order to track these fish, you need to know what effects them and why.

Bass are controlled by climate. This is because of their metabolism. When it is too cold or too hot, they will not be actively feeding. Learning about the weather patterns in your area can let you know when the perfect time to fish is.

Bass like to stay around 68-78 degrees in the water. In these temperatures, they will be relatively shallow and on the prowl. Fishing in grasses is a good tactic if the weather is right.

In the Spring most anglers like to stay at the deep end of heavy cover. The fish will be shallow when the sun warms the water, but they will be mostly inactive because of the cold water temperature.

In the Summer bass will stay deep most of the time. Searching for underwater structures such as drop-offs and points is a good strategy for finding the bass in hot weather. A topographical map is a good investment that can save a lot of time when trying to find bass in the summer.

In Autumn the bass will come back up to the surface as the weather cools down. In this season they actively feed in order to survive through the winter.

Knowing this bass fishing information is very helpful and can save a lot of time when planning a fishing trip. Knowing bass behavior can tell you the perfect time of the day and time of the year to fish, so you don't waste unproductive days on the lake.

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Friday, 23 July 2010

Bass Fishing Mastering The Spring Bite!

Some great bass fishing tips below, explaining how spring time is the best for catching big bass, and lots of them!

How to Master Fishing the Spring Season Bass Bite

Spring is one of the best times of the year to be on the water in search of bass. Whether you're after largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass, you can expect active fish. The techniques and places you should fish depend on where you are in the country, what the water temperature is, what kind of lake you're fishing, and what the fish eat. That's what we'll discuss in this article.

Spring is a time of transition for bass, just like every other species of fish and wild animal. Bass are moving from their winter haunts to the areas they will live for the rest of the year, until cold weather in the fall brings them back into deep water. The exact period of time when they make this movement can provide some of the most exciting fishing of the year.

  • Early Season:

Early spring fishing is the most unpredictable. Water temperatures are the lowest at this time, and the fish are more likely to be sulking in deeper water. Generally, you can expect to find bass in deep water when the water temperature is below 45 degrees. At this time, it is necessary to fish deep and slow. Jigging spoons and soft jerkbaits are top baits.

Once the water gets into the 45 to 55 degree range, the bass begin to move into shallower water, and become much more active. This is when more traditional bass tactics finally come into play. Now you will want to fish shore-line cover, like stumps, rocks, and weed-beds. Still, it is best if you are in relatively close proximity to fairly deep water. Spinnerbaits are especially good at this time, but you can also do very well on crankbaits, plastic worms, and other soft plastics. During this pre-spawn period, the bass fishing can be, and in fact usually is, fast and furious.

  • Spawn:

Finally, when the water temperature inches its way into the 55 to 60 degree range, the bass will begin to move onto their spawning beds. There is an ongoing debate over whether it is ethical to fish for spawning bass, but that's not the purpose of this article. It must be said, however, that most fisherman consider it extremely unethical to keep bass caught off a spawning bed. If you do want to catch them off their beds, there are several good ways to go about it. One excellent way to do this is by finding a bed, and inching a tube bait along it to provoke a bass to bite. Others like to fish noisy topwater lures over the same area. Then just make sure to release them as quickly and gently as possible, to help insure the future of the bass population.

  • Post-Spawn:

Once the spawn is over, the bass come off their beds, and are hungry after several weeks of not eating. This is a good time to score a nice fish. Plastic worms, crankbaits, and jigs are good at this time. The fish will be a little spawned out and emaciated, so they aren't as heavy, and don't fight as hard as they do other times of the year. Still, the fishing can be quite fun this time of year. No matter where you live, you have some excellent bass fishing to look forward to this year. So starting getting your tackle ready, and plan a trip to your local bass lake. Just keep these tips in mind, and you're likely to have a great day!

Davdison Manning is an avid outdoorsman spending over 100 days per year pursuing his passion for fishing, many of them in the Ozarks of Missouri and Arkansas. He details many of his favorite fishing tips on his website in the Family-Outdoors Fishing Tips Section. His other pursuits include many days spent in the field camping and hunting. Davidson loves to share his knowledge of the outdoors in the hope of helping others to find their own connection to the outdoors.

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Wednesday, 14 July 2010

How to Catch Smallmouth Bass While Fishing in Small Rivers & Streams

Any fisherman worth his or her salt is well aware of the fact that smallmouth bass are known as one of the hardest fighting fish that can be caught in freshwater. When most anglers think of fishing for smallmouth bass they tend to think of fishing for them from a boat in a lake, reservoir, or large river. While these are all excellent places to fish for smallmouth, this article will outline some tips on how to catch smallmouth bass while fishing in small rivers and streams.

When I refer to the terms 'small rivers' or 'small streams', I'm referring specifically to rivers that are best fished by wading. The size rivers and streams that are normally thought of as "trout fishing" rivers. In many area's rivers of this size provide absolutely phenomenal smallmouth bass fishing. In many instances you can fish just as you would for trout, with the difference being that smallmouth are caught.

The first thing to keep in mind when fishing is small rivers & streams is the diameter of your fishing line. When fishing in this size of river many anglers tend to use line that's much too heavy. In small rivers and streams you always want to use fishing line that's as light as possible. I personally use four pound test monofilament, but six pound is effective as well. Any fishing line heavier than six pound test is a mistake when fishing this type of river. Keep your line light and you will get more bites, it's as simple as that.

If you want to know how to catch smallmouth bass in small rivers and streams, live bait should be employed. Although many types of live bait are effective for smallmouth bass, the most accessible and easy to use are live worms. Live worms that are rigged on a set of gang hooks and allowed to flow naturally with the current is an extremely effective fishing technique. The hooks are attached to your line with a small barrel swivel to prevent your line from twisting, and weight is added in the form of split shot sinkers. This style of smallmouth rig is very effective.

When fishing with live worms while wading it is necessary to have an effective way to carry said worms. Always knowing right where you worms are is a huge advantage to the wading angler. It means that baiting up and re-baiting takes seconds, rather than minutes, adding to your valuable fishing time. This is where an effective worm carrier comes into play. Having a live worm holder that clips directly to your fishing vest is a great idea anytime you are fishing while wading.

The last thing to be aware of is when you are fishing. Certain times of the day, week, and month are better for fishing than others. This is largely determined by moon phases and what the weather is doing. For example fishing during a 'new' moon phase is normally better than during other moon phases. The point is that if you want to know how to catch smallmouth bass, spend a little time studying how the weather and moon impact fish behavior.

Catching smallmouth bass in small rivers and streams is extremely enjoyable and these simple tips will help you experience much more fishing success.

Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 25 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his five year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country.

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Thursday, 14 January 2010

Spinnerbait Tactics That Work

How many fish have you missed?

It is said you could be missing over half the fish that are coming after your spinner bait. Why? Because you're getting short strikes.

There is one way to fix that situation and it's easy to do.....add a trailer hook! Maybe one trailer hook isn't enough, you can add two or even three. Yes three, Hank Parker says he uses up to three trailer hooks, if it's good enough for Hank then it's good enough for me.

A lot of people think you put a trailer hook up on the spinner bait hook, that isn't the case.

For best results, put the trailer hook down by the tip of the hook of the spinner bait, that allows for more natural movement and doesn't confine the hook.

Think about it, if you're getting short strikes then they aren't going to hit the first hook anyway. Try this the next time you go out and see the difference.

Charles E. White has fished for almost 50 years for bass from California to Florida. In his lifetime, it is estimated that he has caught over 6,000 bass. His biggest bass is a 12 pound 14 ounce that hangs on his wall in his office.

Charles has fished with people who have never fished for bass before and taught them how to become successful anglers and also has fished with the Pros in Florida. His new website about fishing for bass is at: http://www.bassfishingweekly.com

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Wednesday, 30 December 2009

The Benefits of Kayak Bass Fishing

If you like to fish for large-mouth bass then you will love kayak bass fishing. One of the best things about kayak fishing is that it can be whatever you want it to be: an afternoon on the lake with a bag of rubber worms, a weekend fishing trip with the family, or an extreme multi-state kayak fishing adventure.

Why use a kayak to pursue and catch your favorite game fish?

1. Kayaks are stealthy & can get you very close to fish and the structure that they inhabit.

2. Kayaks are very portable & can be transported by car, van, or SUV - they can even be rolled on special kayak carts.

3. Kayaks can access remote fishing locations that are too shallow for power boats and too muddy for wade fishermen.

4. Kayaks are relatively inexpensive & and will last many "maintenance free" years.

5. Kayaks do not require a registration or an operator's license (this is true in most states).

6. Kayaking/Kayak Fishing is an excellent form of low impact exercise.

7. Kayaking/Kayak Fishing is a great family & social activity.

8. Kayaks are environmentally friendly - they do not require gas or oil.

9. Kayak Fishing is fun! (just add water).

Typical On the Water Scenarios

Spring

It is spring time just after ice-out and the bass are soaking up the afternoon sun in warm shallow coves and creek arms on the Northwest side of your favorite lake. The bottom substrate of these fish holding areas is mud and muck and unfit for wade fishing and your powerboat is too big and too noisy to sneak up on bass in 2 feet of water. What do you do?

1. You launch your kayak and quietly paddle into the fish holding coves. If you see carp milling about or turtles basking then you are in the right place.

2. You pick up your favorite rod on which you have tied a jig and pork trailer, a small profile spinner bait, or a small shallow diving crank-bait.

3. You cast your lures in and around any lily pads, weed growth, logs, or dark looking depressions.

4. You hook up with a big fat pre-spawn large-mouth.

Summer

It is summer time and the bass or either holding tight to shoreline cover, docks, and boat houses or they are hunkered down deep in the thickest greenest weed beds. What are your options.

1. You can fish the shoreline by skipping rubber worms into and under cover. You'll catch many fish this way, but not always the biggest ones.

2. You can position your kayak close to shore and makes parallel casts with crank-baits, spinners, etc being certain to focus your attention on the edge of the drop off to deeper water. Active fish that are cruising the inside of weed edges or drop offs will give you plenty of action.

3. You can cast heavier spinner baits or jig and worm combos and work the outside edge of the weed beds. Bass and other game fish hide in the weeds so that they can ambush bait fish that swim by. The best outside weed edges are near steep drop offs and secondary submerged points.

4.You can wait until after dark and work the shallows paying special attention to the mouths of feeder creeks, outflows, submerged humps, and points.

5. You can skip the lake altogether and try one of your local rivers. Most rivers are under fished compared to lakes and most trout fisherman have given up on the rivers by summer time so you will more than likely have the river to yourself. If the current is slow enough you can launch your kayak and exit from the same spot eliminating the need for two vehicles. If the current is too quick to paddle against, be sure to plan your trip carefully so you know where to take out at the end of the day. Try casting spinner baits, rubber worms, or jigs into shoreline cover or work mid river rocks and weed patches with tube jigs, spinners, or small crank-baits. Be sure to pay special attention to seams, eddies, drop offs, and creek mouths. If you get tired of sitting in the kayak drag it onto the shore and wade fish a while, you can work your way down stream using the kayak as a transport to your next wading spot.

Fall

It is fall (September/October) and bass are feeding heavily in preparation for the cold water season. Some fish are suspending on drop offs or over deep water and some are cruising the remaining weed beds looking for a meal. What are your options?

1. You want to be fishing early afternoons until dark, the water will be warmest this time of day and the air temperature will be more comfortable too. You may even be able to sneak out of work early enough to get in a few good hours of fishing before nightfall.

2. You can work buzz-baits, weedless spoons, rubber worms, jigs, or spinner-baits over remaining weed beds, paying special attention to weed beds around the mouths of feeder creeks and outflows. Also look for lay-downs, submerged logs, boulders, and brush piles.

3. You can work deep points and drop offs with jigs, drop-shot rigs, deep diving crank-baits, or jigging spoons. Once you find the depth the fish seem to be holding at repeat the pattern on the other points and drop offs.

4. You can troll deep diving plugs just over suspending fish, drift fish with a float and fly set up, or live line a bait-fish in the strike zone.

Winter

It is winter time. If you live in the south put on a sweater and go fishing. Be glad you are not shoveling snow or scraping ice off of your line guides. If you live up north, pack up your kayak and fishing gear and go visit one of your friends down south. If you don't have a friend down south FIND ONE on the Kayak Fishing Stuff Forum paying special attention to the Florida, Georgia, Carolina, and Louisiana forums.

So, be sure to give kayak bass fishing a try. It will change your life, improve your catch ratio, and you will be doing your part to make the world around you a better place.

Craig Sheppard is an experienced kayak angler, outdoors enthusiast, and the General Manager of Kayak Fishing Stuff. To learn more about kayak fishing and fishing kayaks visit: http://www.kayakfishingstuff.com

Kayak Fishing Stuff has been serving the kayak fishing community since 2001. If you fish from a kayak or have been thinking about starting this is the place. At KFS you will find brand name kayaks, quality kayak fishing gear, and a tremendous amount of free kayak fishing information.

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Thursday, 17 December 2009

Bass Fishing Tips

Some great bass fishing tips here from expert bass fisherman, Trevor Kugler

Bass Fishing Tips - 3 Tips to Make Anyone a Better Bass Fisherman

In this article I will use my two plus decades of fishing experience to outline 3 tips that will make anyone a better bass fisherman. What exactly does it mean to "be a better bass fisherman"? At the end of the day it means to catch more bass, and these 3 bass fishing tips will help you do just that.

Before getting down to the tips themselves I think it's important to point out that there are no "magic formulas" when it comes to bass fishing, or any other style of fishing for that matter. Any company or organization who tells you otherwise is being less than truthful. The best of all fishing tips is to spend as much time on the water fishing as you can. There is simply no substitute for practicing your craft.

With that being said, reading bass fishing tips such as the ones listed below and implementing them into your bass fishing repertoire can make you a much more successful bass angler. Let's get down to business, shall we?

  1. Don't Get Too Heavy - Many bass anglers use rods, reels, and line that is very heavy, much heavier than is needed. Using heavy gear and line is fine if you're fishing heavy cover or the bass you catch mean the difference between making the rent or not, but for 'average' bass fishermen it's simply not necessary. Downsizing your gear and line can mean many more bites. Not to mention the fact that using appropriate gear and line is a much more enjoyable way to catch bass than using heavy gear and line.
  2. Fish At The Correct Times - When it comes to bass fishing tips, this one is quite effective. Bass are more active at certain times of the day, week, and month than others and knowing the correct times can definitely tip the odds into your favor. Being on the water when the bass are active is a great advantage to the angler, and can be accomplished fairly easily simply by paying attention to the weather & moon. These two forces of Mother Nature have a big impact on fish's activity levels, and the more you understand and use this information to your advantage, the more successful you will be. Fish at the correct times and you will catch more bass, it's as simple as that.
  3. Use Realistic Bass Baits - There are thousands of different bass baits on the market today, and whatever bass bait your choose to use, make sure that it's as realistic as possible. Whether you bass bait of choice is live, synthetic, or a lure making sure that the bait is realistic under the water is a big advantage. You want your bass bait to look like what the bass normally eat as much as is possible.

Add one or all of these bass fishing tips to your repertoire sooner, rather than later. Any one of them will make you a much better and more successful bass fisherman.

Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 25 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his five year old daughter in the heart of fishing country.

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Wednesday, 16 December 2009

Bass Fishing Lures

Another great article on bass fishing lures.

Bass Fishing Lures - The Most Effective Bait Fish Imitations

This article will discuss some of the most effective bass fishing lures that imitate various bait fish. Bass, both large and small mouth, feed quite heavily on bait fish in many waterways so knowing which lures imitate which small fish can be of the utmost importance top the serious bass angler.

These lures are being listed in no particular order as to their effectiveness. I have personally experienced success with all of these bass fishing lures when fishing for both large and smallmouth bass. The bottom line is that these baits are the most effective for imitating the bait fish listed.

Here's what I suggest. Do a little research concerning the body of water you intend to fish. If the predominant baitfish in the water you are fishing is listed here, give the corresponding lure listed here a shot. The bottom line is that these bass fishing lures are the most effective options available today.

  1. Minnow Imitations - Minnows are probably the best known bait fish among anglers. These bait fish are the easiest to find and use as live bait. The Banjo minnow and other soft plastics mimic minnows quite well, but the most popular and effective minnow imitation when it comes to a traditional "bass fishing lure" has to be the Rapala floating minnow. This balsa wood fishing lure mimics a live minnow to a very high degree.
  2. Sculpins Imitations - Sculpins are a bottom feeding fish that likes to hide and live under rocks on the bottom of a lake or river. These bait fish are well known by trout fishermen and sculpins imitations are used extensively by fly fishermen. These bait fish are very prevalent in rivers and streams, so they are a favorite small mouth bass meal. Any lure that can be retrieved right along the bottom and even 'dug' into the bottom on the retrieve like a Storm Kickin' Goby is an effective bass fishing lure.
  3. Shad Imitations - Shad are probably the best known bass baits of all, especially in the southern United States. There are many different shad imitations on the market with soft plastics being some of the best shad imitations. However when it comes to bass fishing lures many times a traditional crank bait is called for. When you want a "traditional" crank bait that imitates a shad the KickTail Minnow is hard to beat.
  4. Sunfish Imitations - When it comes to a true sunfish imitation a hard head swim bait is the best option. The Castaic Baby Sunfish is an incredibly realistic bait fish imitation that looks a lot like a real baby sunfish.
The bottom line is that if any of these bass fishing lures aren't a part of your repertoire and any of the above bait fish are the predominant bait fish in the body of water you are fishing, the above lure should be added to said repertoire sooner rather than later.

Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 25 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his five year old daughter in the heart of fishing country.

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Saturday, 21 November 2009

How to Catch a Largemouth Bass

There plenty of information online as to what's the best technique to easily catch a largemouth bass but in all honesty, you could take hours to look at all of them! No worries as this article will give you a short, concise guideline that you can take out to the waters immediately. Let's get started.

The first thing to that you need to get accustomed to is the seasonal habits of a largemouth bass. Because the worst thing that can happen is that you get all ready but there's no fish to fish. Largemouth bass have these basic needs - plenty of underwater structure for it to hide around, cover from the sun's rays, and water temperature between 50-80 degrees. During the spring time they will be spawning in regions of 2-8 feet of water. As it gets hotter, they will be moving deeper and deeper to stay in a temperatures that they are comfortable with. Use all these requirements to your benefit and scout around to where it might be.

Second on the list is to pick the right bait! Most people just simply choose the color and the bait and they wonder why they never get any big catches. When selecting the color you should and almost always match the color of the surroundings and environment. That means that if your place is dark, muddy or dull then you should pick just that color. But obviously if the water is clear and it's a sunny day then by all means go ahead and pick something flashy or colorful! Of course it is also common sense to try to imitate the movements of local bait fish. Largemouth bass are most likely to bait on something that looks fairly familiar to them.

Last but not least remember where you caught them! Largemouth bass are usually battling it out for the best spot to lurk. As I mentioned earlier they look for certain kinds of places to protect themselves from the sun and predators. There also must be some amount of bait fish around there for them to be there in the first place. If you catch a big largemouth at a certain spot, you can be sure that within a few days another big largemouth will be there in the exact same spot.

Have fun with these tips and don't forget to practice, practice, and practice!

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Great bass fishing secrets here from Phillip.

Wednesday, 11 November 2009

An Intro to Florida Bass Fishing Trips

Bass fishing is truly a unique experience and adventure; in the USA it has become a favorite pastime and sport! But what is a good location to practice it? The answer is Florida! And you can easily make your travel arrangements for a Florida bass fishing trip.

Florida has been called the World's capital to fish bass in the World. You can find many excellent spots on this state, such as lakes, Everglades, streams and rivers.

If you are planning a short Florida bass fishing trip, perhaps the best option is to fish on the everglades. In there you will find a great variety of fishes, something very hard to find in other parts of the United States. Among the common fishes found in here are the catfishes, pan fishes and crappies.

A good idea in your first trip to Florida, is to seek the help of a bass fisherman. There are specialized guides that can help you find the best spot for the season, and at the same time give you the techniques and tips to have a successful fishing trip. If you don't have too much money to spend on a guide you could also opt for booklet guides, there are plenty of them that can help you in your fishing journey.

One of the most famous lakes in Florida for bass fishing is Lake Okeechobee. This lake is 37 miles long and 30 miles across the board. It is by the way also a great, relaxing place. So as you can see if you love the fishing sport, in Florida you'll find paradise.

If you are interested in Florida, you can find here more information about Florida bass fishing. Not in vane is it considered the best place USA! If you have the opportunity, I'd also recommend you Mexico bass fishing, as Mexico offers perhaps the most beautiful places to practice this outdoor sport.

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A good bass fishing report from Lee.

Saturday, 7 November 2009

Bass Fishing in Mexico

Mexico is one of the preferred countries for Americans to go bass fishing, not only it is near, but it also offer some great spots with a great variety of fishes. Because Mexico has extensive lakes with good marine vegetation, they are good spots for fish to grow. Mexico also offers a warm climate, closer to the Caribbean that makes fishing a truly wonderful experience.

Among the lakes you'll find in Mexico are:

Lake El Salto. This lake is one of the most popular spots for bass fishing in Mexico, and is great to fish in throughout the whole year! This lake is located close to Mazatlan. Fishermen say you can find fishes of more than 10 pounds there!

Lake Huites. Its popularity is close to El Salto's. This is because just like in there you will find practically a paradise for fishermen. It is better to fish between June and September to find the most success in this lake.

Lake Baccarac. Yet another top spot for fishing in the World, in Lake Baccarac you will find some pretty big bass fishes that will look great on your trophy picture! Abundance is the word in Baccarac, where you can catch several fish in a day!

Some Tips to Follow:

If this will be your first time bass fishing in Mexico, I'd recommend you to visit a local trainer to get some tips o how to proceed better in these lakes. They also have pretty solid information about the current top spots in the country.

Mexico bass fishing guides can also be very helpful, especially if you decide to take the trip on your own. Finally, remember to take all your gear!

Mexico bass fishing is a truly wonderful experience for every fishermen. After all my trips, I've come to love Mexico and the variety it offers to bass fishing. If you are interested in a local spot, I'd recommend you Florida bass fishing!

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Monday, 2 November 2009

Bass Fishing Lures Choose The Best

You should always keep up with the latest developments in bass fishing, there is millions being pumped into the sport and as each year goes by, more and more incredible equipment is being developed, especially bass fishing lures. So if you want all the bass fishing secrets, make sure you stay ahead in the information field!

Bass Fishing Tips - Best Bass Lures

This article will outline some of the most effective bass fishing lures available to fishermen. Are these the only options available? Of course not, but they are some of the best bass lures on the market as far as effectiveness is concerned. All of these bass lures are in my tackle bag and get used heavily in various bass fishing situations.

In various situations is a key phrase when it comes to bass fishing lures and tips. There aren't bass lures that are the "be all end all" and will be effective in every situation. There are however bass lures that work very well in certain situations. The same rule goes for bass fishing tips. One tip isn't going to make you catch bass like a professional, but good tips implemented in your own way can be extremely helpful.

The bass lures listed below are very effective, and any one of them could become your "best" for given fishing situations. The lures are being listed in no particular order.

  1. Shad Imitations - In many fishing hotspots shad are the main food source and shad imitations can be very effective bass lures. The key with shad imitations is that they look as natural as possible. That means that your lure looks as much like a live shad as possible. You can then imitate a wounded shad by jerking your rod tip and varying the speed of the retrieve. Shad Imitations are a great bass bait.
  2. Berkley Sinking Minnows - Berkley sinking minnows could easily be considered one of the best bass lures simply because of their versatility. These bass baits can be fished on a Texas rig or wacky style. Plus these baits are a "Gulp" product which means they've been impregnated with bass catching scents, which makes them much more effective than traditional soft plastics. Sinking minnows are great in certain bass fishing situations.
  3. Jointed Jitterbugs - Every bass angler worth his or her salt knows how effective top water fishing can be in the early mornings when the water is like glass. Well, jointed jitterbugs are an extremely effective top water bass fishing lure. When it comes to bass fishing tips, fishing jointed Jitterbugs in the early morning is a great one. This is especially true in lakes and ponds with a healthy frog population. The traditional Jitterbug has long been recognized as one of the best bass lures available and the jointed Jitterbug is no different.

Again, these aren't the only choices available when it comes to fishing lures; they are just some of the most effective. I have all of them available to me for various bass fishing situations. For given bass fishing situations these bass lures are undoubtedly the best. Having one or all of them available is a good idea for anyone who is serious about fishing for bass.

Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 25 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his five year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country.

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Sunday, 1 November 2009

Bass Fishing Tactics Changing With the Seasons

An important article below pointing out the bass fishing techniques that enable you to adapt to the different seasons.

Bass Fishing Tips For the Seasons

The sport of bass fishing has become very popular over the last 10 years with television shows on ESPN and Versus displaying the top fishermen in their NASCAR like apparel. Prizes in the hundreds of thousands of dollars are not uncommon for the top professionals but the key to their success is often time spent on the water using proven techniques.

A successful bass fisherman adapts to the changing seasons as well as to different patterns on a wide variety of lakes. The summer finds many bass anglers probing the shallows in the early morning light targeting stands of vegetation, timber or manmade structure. As the sun rises the successful angler must move with the fish and that often means moving the boat to deeper structure such as creek channels, submerged timber and deep underwater humps and drop-offs. The proper selection of fishing gear in both scenarios is a must in order to catch their limits of bass. Shallow early morning fish strike topwater baits, Texas rigged worms and spinnerbaits while deep late morning early afternoon fish will likely hit worms on a Carolina rig or deep water crankbaits.

In the fall, the largemouth bass often feed on large shad schools and can be found at medium depths of 6 to 12 foot deep. Deep diving crankbaits and even topwaters can often provoke fish to strike.

The spring is the mating season for the bass. Pro fishermen seek sandy bottoms with available structure in the 2-4 foot range as the ideal depth. Fish can often be seen fanning their beds and a good pair of polarized glasses is a must to be able to sight fish. Tube lures, lizards and worms are often the ticket to catching the bass of a lifetime.

The winter is perhaps the toughest season to catch bass since the largemouth is cold blooded and their activity is proportional to the water temperature. Pros often downsize their baits and rely heavily on jigs, tubes and small finesse worms on a drop shot. A slight tick of the line maybe all that is felt on a winter bite and the successful angler must set the hook fast and hard.

Follow the major patterns for the seasons and with any luck you will be doing more catching with less fishing.

The Largemouth Herald- Paul Bruessow

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Sunday, 9 August 2009

Bass Fishing Tips - Ontario!

I hope you like these bass fishing tips we bring you, hopefully, your bass fishing techniques can only improve by using these bass fishing tactics, as over time you discover more and more bass fishing secrets.

Bass Fishing Rondeau Bay, Ontario

They say Rondeau Bay is Ontario's best kept secret and I couldn't agree more! It is an angler's paradise! Situated on Lake Erie's North shore between Leamington and Port Glasgow, Ontario, both off shore and in shore fishing are at their best there. Walleye, Rainbow Trout and good sizes of Smallmouth Bass can be had by via Erieau to the main Lake. The sheltered Rondeau Bay gives us approximately eleven square miles of weeded paradise, which is perfect Largemouth Bass territory. The depth ranges from three to eight feet on average making Bass and pan fish fishing excellent in the bay!

My focus that particular weekend was on the Largemouth Bass. I was amazed at the weed growth in Rondeau Bay. Seriously, everywhere I looked there were pockets upon pockets of Largemouth potential. Clear water was apparent, for the most part, so certain tactics were essential to be successful as I found out. Don't forget your fluorocarbon line! Murky areas were evident too, but still produced for me with normal close proximity pitching.

Certain bodies of water change over the course of a season and some more than others. Rondeau Bay, I think, would change frequently because of winds. There is a section at the North central area that is littered with surface matted weeds. Wind might change its shape here and there, but I am willing to bet it is there to stay. This particular weed matted paradise makes it excellent for top water baits. Frogs, rats, buzz baits, you name it and I know Largemouth could be had in this area. Let me tell you, it was painful to watch all the surface activity knowing my top water baits were sitting on my desk in my office at home! As a matter of fact, buzz baits are a favourite of the local anglers. My family parked our motor home at the Summer Place Marina and Campground situated on Rondeau Bay's east shoreline. We quickly noticed that come evening; everyone was casting buzz baits and spinner baits until dark. Many were successful and took pride in releasing the Bass to fight another day. It was good to see anglers who care enough to release what they catch.

During my family's short stay my son Lorenzo and I were able to get out and sample the great Bass fishing. Wind was a factor for us because this bay is definitely a sight fishing bay. Strong winds hindered our visibility greatly at times. When good deep weed edges were located, marking them on the G.P.S helped in keeping us close to them. Thank heavens for the G.P.S because from re-rigging alone the wind would send us off target and many times, way off target!

Dunking pockets with a Lightning Series 9\16 oz. jig with a Yum Craw Chunk trailer produced a good 5lb Largemouth right off the bat. I put it in the live well for pictures back at the motor home which was conveniently located on the shore of a lagoon at the camp. Needless to say, the Bass was released alive and well back where it was caught. I know it sounds crazy, but whenever I catch a good size Bass, and forget my camera, I will take pictures at the cottage or camp and travel back to the exact spot where I caught it and release the Bass in its original setting. I think it's important because the Bass doesn't get disoriented and is calm because it knows its surrounding.

Weeds in Rondeau's gin clear water were fished with Senkos rigged Wacky and Texas. My son fished the Texas and I fished the Wacky. Distance was key here and Spider Wires Invisi-Braid helped in the clear conditions. We were both successful many times over producing Largemouth from 2 to 3lbs consistently until wind, once again, made it difficult to stay on specific structure.

This Rondeau Bay outing was challenging with cold fronts, wind and 63 to 65 degree F. water temperatures. That is cool water for Largemouth Bass, so slowing down our presentation helped immensely. We still managed to have success and couldn't help but wonder what would have been the outcome if temperature and conditions were perfect! There was so much Bass cover, but we were looking for distinction in the weeds and that took time to find. When the right cover was found we were rewarded for our efforts. Weed line edges were key!

Largemouth, Smallmouth, Walleye, pan fish, what else can an angler ask for in a body of water with easy access. The best part about it is that they can all be caught in good sizes too!

Our weekend stay at the Summer Place Marina and Campground was peaceful and tranquil. The people were remarkably helpful in making our Rondeau Bay visit a memorable one. The fish were abundant and so was the hospitality. Make Rondeau Bay your next angling destination and you will leave smiling after you too have discovered Ontario's best kept secret!

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Wednesday, 29 July 2009

Bass Fishing Boat

Purchasing a Bass Fishing Boat - Tips To Make The Right Choice

The most advantageous outcome will be yours once you are on water with a Bass fishing boat, as they are designed to give the best. For all fishing enthusiasts it is vital to have a boat that delivers the best results, as well as the capability to hook the bass which you would feel is a big haul to bring in. The best part nowadays is that the prices are not as high as they used to be, and with equipment being more innovative there is a wide and beneficial range to select from. You should be in a hurry to make a decision but should take your time to buy the ideal bass fishing boat that suits your requirement. You should think over all the information you have and that you will accumulate on the web before buying your boat.

It is useful to know all about the device you want before buying it. An ideal boat for long trips and a especially designed to hook the bass fish, is the Bass fishing boat. However, like making any other buy, it is always beneficial to know as much as possible about the yacht before you decide on the model you would like to buy. There are a variety of bass fishing boats available in varying ranges of prices and it is important to keep in mind your budget before deciding on one. With your budget in mind it will be easier to decide on the kind of boat you would like to buy.

The motor is a key deliberation in bass boats. It is essential to have sufficient capacity to maneuver the boat out of a risky situation as fast as possible. You should also look into the warranty that is offered for the motor which would otherwise be a costly proposition to replace. Cost consciousness is fine but you should not compromise on the quality. So even if you have to pay a bit more it is better to go in for a known brand of good quality. Look into the feed back from other consumers before buying any product.

Whatever you decide on it should have the functions and features that you want on your boat. However, even if these features are not there initially because of a budget constraint, you can always acquire them later and add to the boat. Most boats will come with the basic necessities, but all the fancy stuff will need to be added on. There is a wide range of electronic gadgets and fancy seating in the market, but all these are really expensive.

Before buying a Bass fishing boat you should get all the information on the variety of models in the market and after comparing them come to the decision of what you find is your requirement and suitable to your needs.

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Monday, 27 July 2009

Bass fishing techniques

Fishing For Bass In Deep Water

When fishing for bass in deep water try a spinnerbait that you have confidence in and have used to catch fish before. If the fish are inactive try a slow study retrieve. Spinnerbaits as you know, produce a vibration that attracts bass. Use a spinnerbait that has tandem blades and fish from shallow to deep. You can also use smaller blades that will allow the spinnerbait to run deeper. Try a 3/4 to 1 ounce spinnerbait.

Spinnerbaits can:

Draw bass from farther away than most lures.

Help find the fish faster.

Imitate more kinds of baitfish.

A nice rod for a spinnerbait is a 6 1/2- 7 foot medium/heavy rod. In clear, calm water try a dark color that will not blend in with the sky when a bass sees it from below. Fish can see it better.

Some good colors to try are:

Chartreuse,

White,

Chartreuse and White,

Firetiger and

Black.

While most people recommend a spinnerbait for shallow water fishing, once you use this techniques in deep water, it will surely become one of your favorite ways to catch that weary old bass.

Another way you can fish with the spinnerbait in deep water is to use it like a jig. Throw the lure out and then lift your rod 6-12 inches at a time and let it fall back down. I have had success with both of these techniques. As Mikey says "Try It You Might Like It".

Charles has fished for bass for almost 50 years. He has fished from Florida to California and has caught more than 6,000 bass in his lifetime. His biggest bass is 12 pounds 14 ounces. Charles has helped many young people start their fishing career and has owned two fishing tackle stores in his lifetime. He now resides in Ohio. Charles is webmaster for: http://www.bassfishingweekly.com


I hope these bass fishing tactics help, they are proven bass fishing tips, that some of the old timer bass fishing secrets experts have revealed. We all need the best bass fishing techniques, to succeed in this wonderful sport.