| Six strategies for a good day's fishing(1) | | | | away from frenzied activity or at dawn before |
| Largemouth Bass like plastic worms. Purchase | | | | activities begin. Be aware though that some |
| a variety of colours from clear to bright and | | | | activity can be a bonus as the wake from |
| in varying shades. If fish don't seem to be | | | | passing boats can wash out the baitfish from |
| biting on one colour then switch for | | | | their hiding places in the rocks and, |
| something lighter, and if they're still not | | | | therefore, attract the bass.(5) Largemouth |
| biting, go for a worm darker than your | | | | Bass like deep water and shallow. Keep a |
| original. Generally, it depends on the water | | | | variety of deep-diving lures and surface |
| colour, time of day and temperature.(2) | | | | lures in the tacklebox depending on time of |
| Largemouth Bass like man-made or natural | | | | day, currents and water temperature.(6) |
| structure so look for them around jetty | | | | Largemouth Bass like it cool. Fish early in |
| pylons, treefall and rock formations. They | | | | the day if possible. If the sun is high, aim |
| also like lots of weed so keep your eye out | | | | for shaded areas.To catch a Largemouth Bass |
| for a variety of spots.(3) Largemouth Bass | | | | Light tackle with fast-retrieving lures is |
| like baitfish. Herons like baitfish too. Look | | | | usually the best, and remember, once the fish |
| out for flocks of birds diving. Quite often | | | | is landed, the best method of preparation for |
| where you find one you'll find the other.(4) | | | | cooking is to ice immediately. |
| Largemouth Bass like it quiet. Fish in areas | | | | |