Your Questions About Fishing Techniques For Bass
January 5, 2012 by Daniel Ambrose · Leave a Comment
Thomas asks…
What are techniques you can use for bass fishing with a 6 1/2 Feet Medium Action Casting Rod?
I want to be introduced to a wide variety of hard and soft lures. I started off using 5 inch YUM Dingers and Rebel Pop-R’s with only two quality bass hitting them (unfortunately both were lost). What other techniques will produce with the rod that I have? The reel is a Daiwa Strikeforce 6.3:1 Speed.
Daniel Ambrose answers:
Crank baits such as Rapala’s Shad Rap is a good start, My personal favorite is the Model A Bomber from Bomber Lures also a Bill Dance Favorite. I cant tell you how many Bass Ive caught on just that one lure alone. Don’t forget about those top water lures. Where do I start? Top water Popper lures are awesome for summertime Bass. Frogs work very well, so do buzz baits. The soft lures are not something I use too often, but when I do nothing beats a crawdad type soft bait. Bass really aren’t that picky, they are territorial, and hungry or not they will bite just because its in its territory, this is why so many type of lures will work. Lure color section really is KEY.to read about it check out this article, I hope you will find it helpful.
Http://fishinbass.webs.com/lurecolorsection.htm
as far as your rod and reel, any will do, I could go out and buy a Scoobie Doo rod and reel combo and catch just as many Bass as the guy next to me using a $300. Set up, its all about how you present the Lure in the water, the fish don’t care what you have above the water.
When I was very young my father had my sister and I fishing with bamboo poles. Fish after fish is what I remember about it. Oh yea and my sister crying because she had to kill the worm.lol
George asks…
what is the best bait and technique for bass fishing?
I live near a very large lake and I wanted to go bass fishing this summer, but I don’t know what the best lures or plastic bait are the best. I also don’t know, when using plastic bait or lures, what the best technique is. Can anyone Help me?
Daniel Ambrose answers:
Not trying to pry, but the question seems that you are a beginner fisherman. Nothing wrong with that, everone needs to learn to fish. Best sport in the world. If that is so then don’t try to get too complex with your lures and techniques too quickly. Start simple. Beetle spins are an easy lure to use. They are also a very inexpensive lure to use. 3″ broke back minnows are a great all around crank bait. If you like spinner baits, get you a smaller sized spinner, or buzz bait, with willow blades. Try not to do a whole lot of finese fishing with worms or other plastic baits. Start out with buzz baits or crank baits. I hope that helps a little good luck and good fishin
Charles asks…
What are the best techniques for bass fishing?
I dont have a boat or anything along those lines. So i am stuck to fishing off the shore. From what ive read they like to stay down in the mossy areas of lakes. what lures/ bait should i use. what would be the easiest and the best bet? Also lately ive been getting caught on all the crap in the lake like sea weed and stuff and my line always breaks. How DO I AVOID THIS!!!!!! having to re make my line is very annoying. also i have not been fishing very long so any extra detail you would like to add in or any extra tips you would like to add in that dont really have to do with my question i will be completely okay with that. THANK YOU SO MUCH
Daniel Ambrose answers:
Charlie and fisher king offer you excellent information.
A texas rigged plastic worm is one of the most weedless and effective lures ever made for bass.
Also the weedy and mossy areas are one of their preferred hangouts. A topwater weedless rigged frog is a premier bait for weedy situations. You will probably want 12 or 15lb line to pull fish from this stuff.
And as Dana mentioned, a good knot is an absolute necessity. That may be why your line constantly breaks. This site l will point you to is the best one l have found for easy to understand instructions.
Http://www.animatedknots.com/indexfishing.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com
plastic worms will work all year round. Check all the different ways of fishing and rigging them.
Fishing from the bank the following methods will work best. All of my own fishing is from the shoreline.
Texas rig
dropshot rig
wacky rig
shakey head rig
a carolina rig can be used bank fishing but is most effectively used from a boat.
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Your Questions About Fishing Techniques For Bass
November 24, 2011 by Daniel Ambrose · Leave a Comment
Robert asks…
What bass fishing technique works best for you in small pond (no boat)?
I’ve been fishing at this lake every other day for awhile. Matter fact alot of my friends fishs it two just as much. So far i’ve only seen/heard of maybe 5 keeper size bass being caught and a few small ones. Two big fish was snagged so that doesn’t count. Thing is there are many people and different techniques being tried and it’s rare a fish is caught. I dont see how the can turn down rapalas because is so easy to fish but I never get hits on them. I had a couple on worms and lizards but maybe I’m not presenting them right. I dont have a dept finder but walking on the docks and dropping my line down in many parts I’ve found that this pond is only 6″ deep (so it seems) I think is best to try fish close to the top with spinners and rapalas most of the time but it’s not working too good. The weather changes patterns alot too but I’m out in all of it. Trying differant techniques. These bass are smart or just not biting in anything. I can thow a bait on a bed, step back and still nothing.
Daniel Ambrose answers:
Try live shiners with the line free spooling.
Linda asks…
bass fish techniques?
i want to start catching some bass in this pond were i live i barely manage to catch 1 a day what are some techniques that work for you
Daniel Ambrose answers:
Here are a few links that may help you out.
Http://www.trails.com/how_111_use-bass-fishing-lures.html
http://fishing.about.com/od/bassfishing/tp/topbasslures.htm
http://www.bassresource.com/fish/plasticworms.html
Learn the techniques and master the use of the lures and you’ll be in business
Donald asks…
What is the best finesse technique for fishing bass on weedy drop offs?
Daniel Ambrose answers:
Finesse = small baits.
A drop shot rig with a 2 1/2- to 3 1/2-inch worm would be considered a finesse rig. And would be perfect for a weedy drop off. Possibly even a 4 inch straight tail worm fished on a Texas rig.
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Your Questions About Fishing Techniques
October 26, 2011 by Daniel Ambrose · Leave a Comment
Carol asks…
fishing techniques?
can someone give me some tips about fishing?
I know the basics but i need to know more!
Daniel Ambrose answers:
Just go out and try things on your local waters! Start out with float, hook and a worm and see how you do.If it works out for you try some fake baits but use your money smart most companies are out to catch fishermen not for you to catch fish!
Go to your local bait shop and feel free to ask questions!I always enjoyed when someone came in and asked for information.Also you might even find a new fishing friend this way!
William asks…
Does anyone want to share their favorite spring bass fishing techniques and tips?
I am a fan of soft plastic tubes and worms. Can you give me some of your favorite techniques?
Daniel Ambrose answers:
North shore of the lakes will warm up faster due to getting more sun shine and the prevailing southerly winds. Fish those banks, outside bends in the channel, drop offs near there, with craw fish imitators….either crank baits or jig w/ trailer.
Start when the water reaches 50 deg. Big females spawn first.
If you lake has a shore with black shale or black clay fish them hard….especially if there is a drop off of more than 5 ft. Like from 15 to 20 or more. This has worked for me for a long time now.
Tubes will work under the same conditions sense they imitate a craw. Tube colors I like are Road Kill / Chartreuse tips, Brown cold, green flake / orange tips, of course Black blue tips as well. I do not use worms until the water gets in the upper 50′s or after spawn.
Spinner Baits also work well this time of year as do crank baits worked slow….remember I am talking “early spring” pre-spawn, when the bass are starting to stage off their spawning grounds.
** Added ** Float N Fly is a real good technique when the water is below 50 degrees. Works great from around Dec. – late Feb, early March. I use it during this time for Small Mouth Bass in S. Central Ky, and Tn.
Ken asks…
Can you suggest some fishing techniques for lakes in central Georgia?
I know that the lake is stocked with some large catfish, bass, croppie, bluegill, and those types of fish. What should I use and how should I use it to catch some?
Daniel Ambrose answers:
Catfish———-red worms, wieners, stink bait
Bass———— large minnows, any top water baits, artificial worms
crappie——— minnows mainly but they are slow this time of year
Bluegill——— red worms, crickets, rooster tail lures, beetle spin lures, bread even where they are in abundance. After last full moon in May these species usually if they haven’t already started spawning they will be then.
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Make a Christmas card Inspired from Bass Fishing
November 18, 2009 by Daniel Ambrose · Leave a Comment
For the majority people, Christmas time means shopping for gifts, cards and presents for their friends, family, co-workers and many others. Unfortunately, shopping for Christmas often times creates a lot of stress and burden for people due to the fact that they have to go out, fight the crowds and pay retail prices for the Christmas gifts they buy.
Now, you can get all of your Christmas gifts and supplies including ornaments, trees, cards, crafts and cookies at discount prices online and at the same time, same lots of time! Like the bass fishing Christmas card, they are also available online.
We all know that almost everybody in Florida is fascinated with bass fishing. They even consider bass fishing as their number one freshwater sport.
Most of these anglers have built bass fishing services because of them; bass fishing is already a hard habit to break.
Not only that, some of them would even make Christmas cards inspired from bass fishing. They do this as an effective business product especially on the holiday seasons or any other special occasions.
For children, Christmas cards are colorful and are usually printed with jokes, stickers, or games. There are also special Christmas cards that hold money or gift cards. For adults, Christmas cards are often either traditional or humorous. And most of the adults get their Christmas cards on the Internet.
Like Bass Fishing Christmas Cards which can be redeemed for online purchases, catalog orders, and purchases.
Most Bass Fishing Gift Cards are mailed separately to the shipping address of your choice. Such as:
• Bass Fishing Christmas Cards delivered in 3-6 business days.
• Catalog(s) or the gift cards are shipped separately.
• Free standard shipping to US zip codes
• Gift Card amounts are in US funds
Not only that, here’s your second choice…
Most Bass Fishing Greeting Cards businesses provide a great way to send a gift almost instantly to your favorite outdoor enthusiast. Simply provide them with the dollar amount and they will email a Gift Card that can be used immediately.
These are important reminders on how you can get the card that you order:
• Most Bass Fishing Christmas Gift Cards are delivered within four hours if ordered during normal business hours. Otherwise they may take 4 to 24 hours to be delivered.
• These gift cards are usually delivered without any problems. However, a full inbox, invalid email address, or a spam filter can prevent the greeting card from reaching the recipient’s inbox. In order to be certain that a Gift Card has been received, please check with the recipient.
• Gift Cards are available for U.S. orders only and are in US funds.
• Catalogs will not be mailed, but current catalogs can be viewed online.
And here is your third choice, if you want your bass fishing Christmas card to be more memorable do it yourself. It’s the thought that counts, not the amount anyway!
An ordinary hand-made Christmas card is very special, how much more if it was motivated by bass fishing? Very peculiar is it not? And yet too easy!
Here’s what you will need:
a piece of card 17cm x 25cm
a piece of crepe paper or tissue paper slightly smaller than the card
several pieces of colored paper, recycled or interesting texture
metallic braid or cord, or colored ribbon inspire
ruler
glue
scissors
pinking shears
and of course do not forget your pictures with the bass fishes (have it scanned please)
And here’s the easy way to do it:
1. Carefully fold the piece of card in half.
2. Use a very small amount of glue to fix the tissue paper inside the card as a lining.
3. Trim a piece of colored paper with pinking shears, so that it measures 13cm x 8cm. Glue it to the front of the card, leaving an equal margin on each side.
4. Cut a simple shape – a Christmas tree, a star, bells etc. – from an interesting paper of a toning or contrasting color. Glue the shape to the front of the card.
5. When you are done with that, edit the picture that you have just scanned. You can use Paint Shop Pro for it.
There you have it, just use your creativity and you’ll have a Bass fishing Christmas card to give to a bass fishing enthusiast.
Bass Fishing Tournaments For The Sport Fishing Professionals
May 21, 2009 by Daniel Ambrose · Leave a Comment
There are some great fishermen out there that are dedicated to bass fishing tournaments. Many of them follow the bass fishing tournaments religiously because it is how many sport fishing professionals butter their bread.
These tournaments draw the best, of the best sport fishing professional, and it is to your benefit if you can just get close enough to listen to them talk about bass fishing, and the tournaments you can learn a wealth of information.
Recently while following some of the best sport fishing professionals through the tournament circuit, I discovered just how few people were actually aware of some of the best bass fishing tournaments in the World. Thinking what a shame to miss out on such events, I decided I would write an article directing peoples attention to some of the great tournaments out there in the hopes that they could enjoy the future events.
For instance:
Did you know that the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship is held the third week of July, with the champion of that competition receiving, what use to be $50.000, and the amount seems to go higher, and higher, every year? The winning weight is usally about 55-pounds, and the tournament is a three day event, taking place on Rainy Lake in North-West Ontario, Canada.
Another Canadian favorite is the “Shoal Lake Bass Classic Tournament,” which occurs in the 1st weekend in July, held -but where else- “Shoal Lake”, in Ontario, Canada. This is the top fishery in the region with schools of Small-mouths that have never seen a lure before. Small-mouths usually win this tournament, but there are some Large-mouths here that can be a factor. The winning weight for this two day tournament is usually in the 32-34 pound range.
Ever heard of the KBI? That stands for another great bass fishing tournament promoter: “Kenora Bass International”. Their grand prize for the overall winner is usually a little smaller than Fort France , but they are getting higher all the time, and $30,000 was not anything to sneeze at even then. The competition takes place on the “Lake of the Woods” the second week in August, and the winning weight is usually around 50-pounds.
As great as it would be to catch bass at these weights, I cannot help but recall a program on the television, I just saw that was appropriately named “Monster Fish” where they were actually catching 9-foot bass, weighing in the hundreds of pounds! I know that sounds outrageous, but it was absolutely true. What a challenge! To actually bring in such a fish. But I have gotten off subject.
English River Bass Challenge also occurred in Mid July, this tournament held on the English River System in Grassy Narrows, Ontario. It is the First Nation sponsored bass tournament on the great English River in Northwestern Ontario.
Ding Wang Ford Bass Tournaments is held every 2nd Sunday in August. This is only a one-day Bass Fishing Tournament that is open to anglers of all ages. The tournament is held in Dryden on the Wabigoon Chain of Lakes (excluding the Dinorwic Chain). The smallmouth bass fishing tournament held on Dashawa, Crowrock and Turtle Lakes near Atikokan, Ontario. This chain of pristine northern waters has an abundance of big scrappy smallies.
Anyone who likes fishing can enter the competition. The Atikokan Bass Classic is known as the “funnest bass tourney in the Northwest”.
There are many bass fishing tournaments for the sports fishing professionals all around the world and the ones mentioned here are but a small number of them. After all, these sport fishing professionals plan their itineraries around these bass fishing, and other species of fish, tournaments to enjoy their sport, as well as pay some of their rents. So they stay close to the circuit and the prize money they can win with them.