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