| Largemouth bass fishing when mentioned among | | | | your fishing destination at "the crack of |
| a group of dedicated anglers can engender | | | | dawn" is always preferred. |
| levels of excitement that only those who | | | | |
| regularly cast a line can appreciate. | | | | - Areas where the fish can congregate such as |
| Largemouth bass love a contest and of course, | | | | around rocks and weed are good options. Even |
| so do anglers! | | | | try around jetty structures or other areas of |
| | | | cover. Largemouth bass are expert at |
| Understanding some basic principles of | | | | ambushing their intended prey. Remember, if |
| largemouth bass fishing will increase your | | | | you don't get results the first time, be |
| chances of having a satisfying outing and a | | | | prepared to move to a different spot. |
| good catch to earn bragging rights the next | | | | Largemouth bass are expert at ambushing their |
| time you catch up with your fishing buddies. | | | | intended prey. |
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| Tips And Techniques | | | | - Try and ascertain signs of life around your |
| | | | fishing area. Birds are a good indication of |
| - Bait is crucial in fishing. That's an | | | | fish being present. If there is baitfish |
| understatement. Whether to use artificial or | | | | around and the birds are feeding then it's a |
| live bait is a question often asked. Most | | | | good bet that the largemouth bass won't be |
| often, you need to use a "suck it and see" | | | | far away. |
| approach. The fish will often let you know | | | | |
| what they prefer simply by how often they are | | | | - Largemouth bass are comfortable in deep or |
| biting. | | | | shallow water but they usually like staying |
| | | | out of a current flow. Your gear should |
| - Plastic worms in a variety of colors | | | | include equipment for both levels of water. |
| according to many fisherman are usually a | | | | Always have selection of surface and deep |
| preferred option. By having a range of | | | | water lures. Water currents are a factor as |
| colors, you can mix them up and if you are | | | | well. If there is a current present, then |
| getting good results with one then stick with | | | | look at fishing the covered areas. |
| it. Alternatively, if one color isn't working | | | | |
| then swith to another. | | | | - Finally, don't become predictable. Be |
| | | | prepared to try different things. Move as |
| - If you are using live bait then make sure | | | | often as you have to. If the fish aren't |
| the bait is kept fresh and not allowed to go | | | | biting on plastic or live bait, then try a |
| off. Purchasing worms in large quantity could | | | | reaction lure. If you are fishing an area |
| produce unsuitable odors so it might pay to | | | | with murky water color try a clearer area. If |
| split them up into air tight containers. | | | | you are in deep water and exhausted all bait |
| | | | options, then try more shallow depths. |
| - As with most things in life, having a plan | | | | |
| before execution gives you the best chance of | | | | Largemouth bass fishing can test a novice |
| success. The same applies to largemouth bass. | | | | angler's ability and patience but the key is |
| In fact, always have a back up plan to fall | | | | not to become stuck in a routine. If it's not |
| back on. Look for areas where the level of | | | | working, change it. |
| noise activity is low. This is why getting to | | | | |