Bass fishing tips 1

-Instinctively, bass go for cover when it’s sunny, and scatter when it is cloudy. When the sun is shining, it can be expected that fish will come and bite when the lure is close to cover. This is not true for cloudy days, when they can bite anywhere.

-During autumn, cast your bait down stream. This should yield better results.

-In the Spring, position yourself in shallow waters, cast deep upstream, and use a 1/8 ounce weight.

-The ideal time for bass fishing is in the early hours of the morning, or late in the evening. These are the times when bass are on the feed. However, on cloudy days or in muddy water, bass will come out to feed in mid afternoon.

-Check the surface of the water. If it’s covered with moss, try a scent - which can serve to penetrate through the thick cover.

-There is no need for flashy colors when choosing a jig. Use only the basics, such as brownish black, or blue-ish black.

-Ideally, your worm should be suspended ninety percent of the time.

-For good results, always make sure that your hooks are sharpened.  While you’re at it, check your knot on a regular basis; make sure it is tied tightly.

-It is important to learn to shake your bait, instead of dragging it. What this does is make the bass think that it is actually live bait.

-For better setting of the hook, tighten your drag.

-Although it is economical to buy in bulk, worms or tubes bought in large quantities can get smelly, even in open spaces. Keep them sealed in smaller bags, like those you buy for food storage. It is important that largemouth bass bait are stored airtight, to preserve freshness. This way, they can be kept anywhere for long periods of time.   Note, our Walking Worms come in small bags of 8.

-Planning is everything. Your bass fishing trip should begin before you even reach the water. Make sure you formulate a plan. After executing that plan for an hour or two, see if it is working, and contemplate moving on to “plan B” if it is not. Pay attention to your instincts.

-Even if you have a favorite place to fish - a “sweet spot”, be sure to try new spots often.