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Big Bass Fishing is undoubtedly
the most common type of fish that anglers in the U.S. go
after. Special boats have even been designed to aid the
fisherman in the never ending pursuit of sport fishing
for Big Bass.
Although the Largemouth Bass is the most
popular among anglers, many different types of bass can be
found across the country including the small mouth, calico,
stripped bass and various hybrids. They are all agressive
eaters with strong appetites.
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Where to find Big Bass:
Bass prefer slow to sluggish water like ponds and lakes and are
often found along the shoreline or in heavy weeds and grass. Bass
can also be found in rivers or large lakes and reservoirs, usually
in deep water along an underwater ridge line.. The smaller bass
(1-3 pounds) enjoy cover like fallen trees, rocks, vegetation and
just about anything they can hide in where the larger bass will
go for the deep water areas. Bass are "ambush" predators,
preferring to hide out and attack prey as it swims by, but don't
let that fool you, they will follow a lure out of cover for some
distance and are known to strike several times.
Fishing for Big Bass
Big Bass eat a wide variety of foods including crawfish, other
fish, worms, frogs, insects, snakes and just about anything you
can throw at them. Some reports indicate that the big lunker largemouth
bass will even attack small birds. For live bait fishing, try large
night crawlers, minnows, shiners or shad suspended from a float.
Grasshoppers and crickets (found for free in your backyard) work
well too.
For spin cast anglers fishing for Bass is great fun. Largemouth
are known for their aerial acrobatics when hooked and the fish
will often "spit" the hook. Buzz
baits, crank baits and spinners all work well, but our favorite
is still either a Texas or Carolina Rigged rubber worm or Jerk
Bait. (check out our free reviews
of bass fishing gear) Largemouth
bass can see in color and the fish relies mostly on color patterns
in clear or other high visibility water. In muddy water conditions,
they rely more on vibrations and smell. If the bass aren't striking,
try changing the color of the lure you use. In muddy waters, buzz
baits may produce more strikes.
If you plan on fishing from a bass boat, troll slowly along the
shallows and cast into the banks with a slow retrieve out to deeper
water. If the grass or weed cover is heavy, use a weedless hook.
Fallen trees and docks often hide large fish, so be sure to cast
as close as you can to these areas to draw out the larger bass.
GO BIG BASS FISHING!
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