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Lake Monticello TOAD from 2011. Compliments of our friend Walt (Little Rock).
If you’re visiting this site, then chances are you have a fishing related resolution for 2012. Right?!
Well I know I do, and it involves becoming a more versatile bass fisherman. I would like to polish my skills across all categories, and learn to make better adjustments for the conditions, seasons and the particular body of water. Seems like a broad resolution…I know.
So what is your resolution? Whether it is to catch a wallhanger, master a specific technique or Arkansas lake, or to win a tournament, here are a few tips to help you catch more bass and bigger bass in 2012.
Choose the Right Tackle
The sport of Bass Fishing has evolved dramatically in the past 25 years, with significant tackle advancements being made in the form of varied speed reels, varied action rods and technique specific line choices. These advancements have opened new opportunities for the bass angler and significantly improved our ability to catch more and bigger fish.
These new innovations in fishing technology have also added a level of difficulty to the sport, requiring anglers to have an in depth understanding of the specific uses for each design and how to properly match the various components to create the perfect presentation. Each style of rod, reel and line serve a specific purpose, and each bait requires a specific combination of the three for it to be utilized to its full potential.
Next you would need to select the appropriate line. Monofilament? Fluorocarbon? Braid? Click here to learn about the various lines and their uses.
Then the most challenging decision…choosing the perfect presentation for the conditions. Hard baits, soft baits, jigs, topwaters, jerkbaits, spinnerbaits? And what color? This can be very difficult for the novice, but we can help make it a little easier with our Lure Selection Chart!
We have created a very useful guide to help you through this process, The Bass Tackle Selection Guide, download it for FREE here!
Adjust to the Conditions
Weather affects bass fishing. This general statement can be agreed upon by the entire fishing community. However, there is much debate over to what extent weather affects fishing.
The majority of what you were told on this subject by your dad as a child or what you hear from other fishermen is simply myth, or personal opinion. Not to say that none of it is true, and in some cases, it may very well be. But the truth behind weather and its effects on fish behavior is a matter of science, and can be explained by examining facts, that have been tested and proven.
There are several weather related factors that affect fishing conditions, and you can learn more about them by following the links below:
- Barometric Pressure (Click HERE for our Fishing Barometer)
- Temperature
- Wind
FISH! FISH! and FISH some more!
There’s no better way to improve your fishing skills than by fishing. Seems simple, but its very true. Repetition has made me a much better fisherman than I was this time a year ago. The more time you spend on the water, the more time you have to develop patterns for bass, learn the bass’ feeding habits and preferences and polish your techniques. If you really want to catch more, bigger bass this year, you need to dedicate as much time as you can to bass fishing.
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