by Allison Chapmond
Look & Listen. Are the bass chasing bait fish like minnows or shad? Are they hitting top water? If they're chasing bait fish throw a spinner bait or possibly a crankbait such as a rattle trap or wiggle wart. If the top water action is happening, throw a buzzbait or a popper. The top water bite is a great heart pumper. Your casually moving your lure across the top of the water then all of a sudden BAM! that fish ATTACKS your lure. That'll get your adrenaline going.
Remember. When you do catch a fish, try to remember how you did it. How were you working your lure? What type of structure were you fishing? rocks? grass? wood? If you're in a boat what depth of water were you in? What's the water temperature. Sometimes that is the key to catching fish and not catching fish. Especially if your in a tournament. Look for similar locations when your moving from spot to spot and remember your pattern
Change It Up. If your presentation is not working, try something different. Take the weight off your Texas Rig and try it that way. Burn your spinnerbait instead of slow rolling it. But once your have figured out how to present your lure REMEMBER THAT PATTERN!,reproduce it and repeat.
Consider Clarity. Water clarity of course.In clear water conditions bass rely mostly on sight to see what they are eating. Use small spinnerbaits with a single willow type blade. It is a must to real this lure in fast to attract the fish in clear water. In muddy/stained water bass tend to use their lateral lines to feel vibrations so they can tell where a possible morsel may be. Use bright colored lures. The darker the water, the brighter the lure is a good rule of thumb
These are just a few tips and techniques that I feel are important to any bass angler. There are so many aspects of bass fishing to take in to account. The most important thing to remember it to make it fun. Tournament angler or weekend angler, fishing should be enjoyed.
Look & Listen. Are the bass chasing bait fish like minnows or shad? Are they hitting top water? If they're chasing bait fish throw a spinner bait or possibly a crankbait such as a rattle trap or wiggle wart. If the top water action is happening, throw a buzzbait or a popper. The top water bite is a great heart pumper. Your casually moving your lure across the top of the water then all of a sudden BAM! that fish ATTACKS your lure. That'll get your adrenaline going.
Remember. When you do catch a fish, try to remember how you did it. How were you working your lure? What type of structure were you fishing? rocks? grass? wood? If you're in a boat what depth of water were you in? What's the water temperature. Sometimes that is the key to catching fish and not catching fish. Especially if your in a tournament. Look for similar locations when your moving from spot to spot and remember your pattern
Change It Up. If your presentation is not working, try something different. Take the weight off your Texas Rig and try it that way. Burn your spinnerbait instead of slow rolling it. But once your have figured out how to present your lure REMEMBER THAT PATTERN!,reproduce it and repeat.
Consider Clarity. Water clarity of course.In clear water conditions bass rely mostly on sight to see what they are eating. Use small spinnerbaits with a single willow type blade. It is a must to real this lure in fast to attract the fish in clear water. In muddy/stained water bass tend to use their lateral lines to feel vibrations so they can tell where a possible morsel may be. Use bright colored lures. The darker the water, the brighter the lure is a good rule of thumb
These are just a few tips and techniques that I feel are important to any bass angler. There are so many aspects of bass fishing to take in to account. The most important thing to remember it to make it fun. Tournament angler or weekend angler, fishing should be enjoyed.
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