Bass fishing can be one of the most rewarding pastimes that any fisherman can take up. There are many kinds of bass fishing accessories, but you do not need all these fancy gizmos, bells and whistles to be a successful bass fisherman. You just need to learn a few tricks, a few secrets to catching the biggest, best bass. Anyone can enjoy the excitement and passion that arises from trying to entice bass onto your line, plus bass fishing is also quite an affordable hobby. Perfect on a tight economy.
Here are the top 5 secret tips for successful bass fishing - practise these techniques and you won’t be disappointed!
bass fishing tips and secrets
Be Aware of your Surroundings
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Locating bass can be the biggest obstacle to catching them. Know the lake or river you are fishing in and you will be much better equipped to find them. Bass tend to congregate around or near ledges, rocks, banks, and grassy areas.
Timing is everything
The times that you choose to go bass fishing are crucial for success. Bass tend to stay out of bright light as much as possible – staying deep during the day. Timing your fishing trips so that you head out in the late evenings or early mornings can improve your fishing results. Try heading out on the water during overcast days or when it’s raining too.
Take Advantage of the Current
Currents on any body of water are often your best secret tools when bass fishing. There is no body of water that is completely still. Calm lakes have many currents – some hard to spot but some more obvious (like where a river runs into the main body of water). Bass enjoy currents because of the cooler temperatures that can be found within them and the fact that baitfish are always teaming up in those areas (the current brings microscopic food for the smallest creatures and they are carried in the same current to the larger