Is your catch of bass becoming less on every fishing trip, did you ever wonder that the bait you are using is not to the fishes liking or could it be your choice of location to catch a whopper be the wrong speck.

If just starting out to join in the fun of bass fishing then it is important that you fully understand the needs on how to bait. Which bait to use – where are the best locations for bass fishing. The bigger your knowledge the bigger the fish.

Bass Fishing is practiced by anglers who claim a sense of satisfaction when the fish start to bite. To become successful in this type of venture then you have to consider two things, the understanding of how to locate bass and to learn all there is to know about different techniques, presentations, and baits. All this information can be found in fishing manuals. Collect as much knowledge as you can from other anglers who are more familiar with the sport.

Just to know how to read a map will be beneficial when locating bass, the most practical places to search for lively Bass is after cold fronts and early spring. Weather conditions can either hamper or go in your favor when fishing for bass. If you are familiar with your waters then this will help a great deal in locating the best place to cast your rod. Water depth and temperature is a vital element that you need to be aware of because the depth or hollowness of the water will decipher if this part of the river – stream is where the bass are biting.

A consistent bass angler does more than just jump in his/her boat and cast bait. That is why fishing tournaments are so popular -competitive and fulfilling to all who take part in these contests.

There is much more than meets the eye behind this sport. Lake maps, what are they you ask, well there are two types; most anglers refer to them as the Hot Spot map and the Topographical. These route finders are different; the Topo outlines more in detail where as the Hot Spot map displays the best fishing locations.

Vegetation areas – Irregular contours -Shallow water close to deep water areas – Points and point drops are main issues to look for when it comes to locating bass on any given waters.

To become as popular as the sport it self then, you have to think like the fish. I know this may sound insane, but you have to choose a quiet part of the stream or lake away from jet skis, kiddies paddling or playful dogs when fishing for bass. Any excitement may upset the apple cart. If you were the fish would you stick around with all the commotion above water?

Bookmark It

Hide Sites

However, in order to prevent a let down when you get out on the lake, it is imperative that you plan and plan and plan prior to leaving for your destination. There is so much to consider when you are planning a bass fishing trip but the following factors will give you a checklist to follow so organizing one will be much easier and you will enjoy all of the benefits when you get to the lake, pool or river far more!

Destination- Before you can plan any bass fishing trip, you need to be able to identify exactly where you want to go. The city or area of a specific state is not good enough. You have to find out the names of the specific lakes that you want to fish in and then plan your trip around that. Of course, this is the first thing that you should do before considering anything else. When you have nailed down a final destination and the lakes and pools that you wish to fish in, you should look at exactly where you are going to stay during the dates that you have earmarked for the trip.

Trip Duration – Your bass fishing trip can be as long or as short as you want it to be. If you plan to do other things whilst on your trip then you might want to look at a longer break but if you think that you can fish flat out for the entire duration then any period of time from a weekend upwards should be enough for you.

Accommodation – Before sorting out your equipment and other details, you need to make sure that you have somewhere to stay. It might be that you are taking a trailer with you or are camping, in which case you just need to make sure that you have everything you need. However, if you are booking a hotel or renting a lodge then you should do so well in advance to avoid everything being booked up at a later date. This especially applies if bass fishing season is in full swing because you just never know.

About the Author
Dan Eggertsen is a fishing researcher and enthusiast who is committed to providing the best bass fishing information possible. Get more information on bass fishing trips here: http://www.askbassfishing.com/

?

Bookmark It

Hide Sites

As winter bears down on us like a runaway freight train the serious bass angler is going to have no choice but to engage in a little bit of winter bass fishing. In this article I will discuss 3 effective cold weather bass lures that are effective in the winter months. It’s no secret that the winter months are some of the toughest times of the year for catching bass. When the water temperatures fall below fifty degrees the fishing can become extremely difficult.

One of the big things to remember during winter months is that bass will move into deeper water. They tend to like deep water structure near shallow flats when they can find them. This way in the afternoon (once the sun has had a chance to warm the water in the flat a bit) they can move into said flats to feed on bait fish. Fishing for these bass is a great winter fishing strategy.

Another key thing to remember when fishing during cold weather months is strikes will be much lighter than when water temperatures are higher. Lighter line and rods with more sensitivity are very important during the cold weather months. With that being said, let’s get down to business, shall we?

Jigging Spoons – Jigging spoons jigged over deepwater structure during the winter months is a great winter bass fishing tactic. Use your depth finder to locate bass hanging around deep water structure and you’ll be good to go. Remember, bass like to strike the spoon as it drops, so make sure to watch your line. Jigging spoons are a great winter bass fishing bait, Crank Baits – Shallow water brush and rocks will produce bass, but keep in mind that you won’t get many strikes. Bass are much more sluggish at this time of year and feed much less often. A key during any winter bass fishing excursion is to use a crank bait that’s as realistic as possible. The more realistic you bass bait is, the more apt the bass will be to eat it, especially during the winter when they don’t feel much like eating anyway.

Plastic Worm – A plastic worm worked slowly can be an effective winter bass fishing technique. You want to work the areas that you’re fishing very thoroughly in the winter. Many times not moving your worm and simply “jiggling” your rod tips will trigger a strike. Using a bass attracting spray is also a great idea during the winter months.

The bottom line is that although the bass are much less active during the winter months, it doesn’t mean that winter bass fishing can’t be effective. When fishing for bass during the winter months, these 3 bass fishing lures should definitely be a part of your bass fishing repertoire.

Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 25 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his five year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country.

More Bass Fishing Lure Information – http://www.jrwfishing.com/LargemouthBassBait.htm.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Trevor_Kugler

Bookmark It

Hide Sites

About the Author

Dan Eggertsen is a fishing researcher and enthusiast who is committed to providing the best bass fishing information possible. Get more information on artificial bass bait here: http://www.askbassfishing.com/

Bookmark It

Hide Sites

Enjoy fishing for those largemouth bass? Here are some largemouth bass fishing tips that should come in handy the next time you are ready to do a little angling.

1. Worms or tubes bought in bulk could get smelly, even outside of the bag they’re stored in. You should seal these worms in smaller vacuum sealer bags like those you purchase for food storage. Keeps the largemouth bass bait airtight and fresh, so they can be stored anywhere for any length of time.
2. Fish seem to gain leverage with hard baits such as top waters, jerk baits or crank baits and can easily throw them. One solution to this is to add a split ring, putting it between the ring that is already there and the hook. This reduces the fish’s leverage, which puts a greater number of fish in the live well.
3. Begin a fishing excursion before you ever reach the water. Largemouth fishing tips include formulating a plan. After executing the plan for a few hours, decide how it’s working and if it’s not go to plan “B”.
4. Are those largemouths not cooperating? Switch to a bait you have confidence in.
5. Change fishing spots, even if you have a favorite, be sure to try new spots often.
6. You should also be willing to study a lake map and consider the season and current weather conditions even if you are fishing on a very familiar lake. You may have missed a great fishing spot.
7. Use a personal computer to discern lake levels, weather forecasts, and wind and wave conditions.
8. Be willing to change your game plan. Pay attention to your instincts.
9. Don’t get ahead of yourself and set the hook as soon as you see the strike. You need to feel the fish.
10. When the largemouth short strikes behind top water bait and you don’t connect you should not give up. Cast a different bait very quickly.
11. If you have been using larger lures and you have experienced only a few nonproductive bites it may be time to try something smaller.
12. Remember to take into consideration the root system when fishing a stump. The root systems may hold more fish than the main part of the stump.

Now that you have these largemouth bass fishing tips, head for the water and bring in a big one.

Bookmark It

Hide Sites

The first thing to consider when bass fishing in the fall is where the bass will most likely hold. In the fall temperatures begin to slowly drop thus making it more comfortable for fish to come to shallower waters which are now cooling down to their optimal temperature. Towards the end of the summer, water is at its warmest, which is often out of a bass’ comfort zone. This leads to locating them much deeper in the water column. Towards the end of summer is also the time in which their food supply becomes most scarce. So the good news is this: (a) When fall begins, temperatures begin to drop to optimal ranges, and because of this (b) bass will come into the shallows, and most importantly, (c) they will be absolutely starving. Knowing this we will elect to fish in the shallows for the beginning of the fall season. As far as lure selection and presentation is concerned when early fall bass fishing, lures and tactics that you would use in the spring can be revisited with great results in the fall. Remember, the fish will be in water that is close to their optimal range for activity so don’t be shy throwing shallow running crankbaits and spinners to trigger a reaction strike. Bass fishing New England waters in the early fall creates opportunity for some explosive days of fishing.

In mid-fall the water in the shallows continues to cool until it reaches equilibrium with the temperature of the deeper water. This is by far the most difficult part of the fall to fish, because bass no longer have a preferred temperature zone to relate to, and thus can be found pretty much anywhere in the lake. For those of us who do not own fish finders the only option is to use process of elimination to find fish. The only advice I can offer here is to invest in a fish finder. If you don’t have a fish finder or the budget to purchase one fish all structure you can get a lure to and use process of elimination to find which pattern will work that particular day.

Late fall bass fishing comes when winter approaches and water temperatures in the shallows plummett below temperatures in the depths. This is when bass retreat to deeper structure where they will stay until spring. When water temperatures drop below a range of about 50 degrees Fahrenheit, being cold blooded, bass become torpid and less willing to bite. This is a concern when approaching late fall bass fishing. We will need to create a presentation that is slow, and worthwhile for a bass. When I say worthwhile, I am referring to the size of your bait, a fish that is frozen to the gills is going to be less likely to expend energy for a mere snack, thus putting something that would be considered a larger meal in front of its face will yield better results. On top of this, slow down. With lethargic fish we must be patient and leave the bait in the strike zone for a longer period of time. Large jigs and carolina rigged plastics are a couple of surefire approaches to filling your livewell in the late fall.

Understanding these three phases of fall bass fishing and understanding when each is taking place will allow you to make informed decisions on where to locate fish, and how to have them end up in your boat.

New England fall bass fishing is one of my favorite fishing situations to approach. Nothing can top the feeding frenzy that is created when malnourished bass come into shallow waters to gorge themselves before winter hits. If you take anything from this article to the water with you next fall understand the three distinct phases of the fall and how bass will relate to their environments as a function of water temperature.

-Happy Bassin’

Bass Fishing Tips

About the Author

My name is Jake, I am an avid fisherman, mostly for Largemouth Bass, I have been fishing all my life and enjoy spreading the love of fishing to all interested!

Bookmark It

Hide Sites

Bass fishing in Canada is highly sought after by anglers from all over the world. People will flock to fishing spots to get a chance at taking on these amazing fish.

Locating a Smallmouth Bass Fishing Spot

If you’re not from Canada than you may have a hard time finding a place to go fishing. Talking to locals could be an option but most might be unwilling to give up their secret fishing spots. You can always turn to the Canadian Department of Fish and Game. They have maps, routes and spots to get good smallmouth bass. If you want a particular spot such as a river or lake than make sure they know that’s what you’re looking for.

Determine what type of water you want to fish in. Coastal fishing is going to be much different than river fishing. Canada also has many spots that are covered in ice for most of the year. Finding out what spots are specific to ice fishing and which aren’t will keep you from taking a trip out and not being able to fish. Having the right equipment and spot is vital to a good fishing trip in Canada.

Seasonal Fishing in Canada

Canada’s smallmouth bass fishing is best done between the months of March and June. These are prime time for fishing smallmouth bass in Canada. While many people flock to Canada during these months to do fishing doesn’t mean you won’t be able to find a good fishing spot. It actually means you’ll have an easier time finding one. There are enough bass to go around during this time of the season as well.

Since bass are aggressive by nature this makes fishing them during this time of the year optimal. Even if you try certain bait one day that doesn’t work doesn’t mean it won’t work another day. Bass can get into moods just like people. Some days that don’t feel like biting on specific bait, while other days they can’t get enough of it. Keeping in mind natural habitats of bass will also make things a lot easier for you.

About the Author

Dan Eggertsen is a fishing researcher and enthusiast who is committed to providing the best bass fishing information possible. Get more information on Bass Fishing here: http://www.askbassfishing.com/

Bookmark It

Hide Sites

Have you ever wondered if there is a “best bait” when it comes to bass fishing? In this article I’m going to list some of the more popular and effective baits used for bass fishing. These baits all catch bass and which one is best depends largely on personal preference.

I will also provide some bass fishing tips that will help you be more effective when using these bass baits. I know, I know, bass fishing tips are much like bellybuttons. Every body seems to have one, but with any luck some of the bass fishing tips in this article will work for you.

What do you say we get down to business and list these effective bass baits?

1. Jitterbugs – One of the most popular top water bass lures of all time is the Jitterbug. The manufacturer of these wonderful top water bass baits also makes a jointed variety, which is also quite effective. The key to fishing a jitterbug, whether jointed or traditional, is to fish it very slowly in water that’s as flat as possible. When retrieving these bass baits you want to hear the melodic “gurgle” that these baits emit from the lip on the front.
2. Live Bait – Live bait has always been considered a great bass fishing bait. Large shiners or shad are quite effective when fished under a float. I personally live to use slip bobbers as a float when fishing live shiners or shad for bass. Large baitfish (the size of your hand or a bit smaller) should be hooked right below the dorsal fin with a circle hook. Smaller baitfish should be hooked through the lips using a set of gang hooks. Both of these methods seem to be the best at keeping your live bait alive.
3. Synthetic Worms/Grubs – Plastic worms have long been known as a great bait for bass, but the introduction of synthetic worms and grubs has changed the game a bit. Synthetic worms such as Berkley’s Gulp and Power Worms are extremely effective bass baits. This might be one of the best bass fishing tips that you get today. These bass baits have been impregnated with fish attracting scents, so ditch your soft plastics for their synthetic cousins.

Realistic Shad Imitations – One of a basses favorite meals is a shad, so realistic shad imitations are a very effective bass bait. The key when using shad imitations is that they are as realistic as possible. You want your lure to look as much like a real shad as possible. I realize that this sounds obvious, but it nonetheless needs to be mentioned. All too often bass anglers try to save a few bucks on their bass lures and compromise realism without realizing it. Don’t skimp, especially when it comes to shad imitations.

These bass baits are among the most effective that you will find. Are they the only options? Certainly not, but one of them might just become your best bass bait and catch you a trophy.

Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 25 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his five year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country.

Realistic Shad Imitations – http://www.jrwfishing.com/ktm.html

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Trevor_Kugler

http://EzineArticles.com/?Bass-Fishing-Tips—Is-There-a-Best-Bait-For-Bass?&id=2664555

Bookmark It

Hide Sites

by Tom Rittenhouse

What color lure should you use? If only it were that simple… The truth of the matter is that there is no one color or one particular jig or lure that Large Mouth Bass prefer. There are many variables to consider such as time of day, water clarity, weather conditions and even the color of bait fish native to your area. When choosing the color of your bait you must take into account all of these factors and more. Most people don’t take the time to learn about these factors and just use random colors until they catch something then stick with that color the rest of the day. There is a much more effective way to go about this. This article will teach you how to properly select your lure or jig color for the conditions and explain the science behind it all.

To start, you should keep one thing in mind. That is many lures on the market are made to appeal to humans rather than fish. Don’t put too much faith in the flashiest, most modern design on the rack because chances are you think it looks nicer than the fish does. Generally speaking the colors that mimic the native bait fish work the best. A flash of silver might indicate a shiner or minnow to a predator fish, the dull yellow with black vertical striping indicates a small perch and a brown and orange color may resemble a crayfish. Fish are more likely to strike your lure or jig when they can (mistakenly) identify it as something they eat regularly. I’m sure we have all caught fish on the flashy lures with color schemes out of this world – they do work and I’ll explain when to use them – but in my experience the simpler colors tend to work just a little better.

The first and most important factors I’m going to talk about is the sun and water clarity. These two go hand in hand. Bass tend to change their hunting tactics depending on these factors and matching your color to your surroundings is key.

In clear water with lots of light, bass are looking for a flash. They have been conditioned to do this by thousands of years of eating fish like shads, minnows, shiners etc. These bait fish tend to have silver scales that reflect sunlight and create a flash. Therefore if you use a lure with lots of silver or sparkles, you are taking advantage of this tendency. A bright blue tends to work very well in these conditions and if you have a lure with lots of flashy silver and blue that’s even better. Any lure with a surface that reflects light well or soft body plastic with sparkles should only be used in conditions of high light and visibility.

Now when you have an overcast day or its early morning/evening when the light is not so strong you will want to go with a plain, dull color. Nothing shiny, nothing too bright. You could go with some dark greens and browns or even whites with a little dull color on them. Don’t use anything completely black until its getting dark. This is where choosing the right color becomes a little counter intuitive. You might be inclined to think that dark lures are harder to see in dark conditions but not so for fish! When choosing your lures and jigs in low light remember to match the color with your surroundings. If the sun is setting amongst deep green evergreens on shore and a dark brown bottom with logs and dark rocks, try something with deep greens and browns. If you have a big open sky covered with clouds and nothing else really dominating the land/waterscape then use a grey, dull blue or a combination along those lines. The same principle can be applied to murky water. Bright flashy lures are completely ineffective in these conditions. Don’t use them. In this case, the darker the better. A dark color will produce a better silhouette for fish to see and that is really the best you can do in terms of choosing your color. That is because bass (and all fish) are not relying on their vision as much as their smell and their lateral line which detects movement. When fishing in muddy waters, scent and swimming patterns are more important than color. Try using dark lures with rattles or dark jigs with spinners. Although most spinner attachments are designed to reflect light they with also move lots of water, creating a buzz that any Large Mouth can detect without any visibility at all.

There is a difference between low light and water clarity. You can have low light in clear water or plenty of light in murky water. Try to choose your bait with both factors in mind. In very low light but clear water, photonic lures work exceptionally well (hard body lures with a flashing light inside them) but they will have little use in murky waters because the particles of sediment will block the light from traveling very far. Darker is still better in murky water on a sunny day, but adding some scent and a rattle will never hurt your chances.

Now lets talk about those fluorescent pink, yellow, green and orange colors. First of all, as you may have gathered by now, they will only be effective in situations where there is adequate light and visibility. Generally speaking, when fish strike at these colors they are acting on an aggressive, territorial instinct. This is especially true with our favorite fish the large mouth bass. These bright colors can actually trigger an attack response from large mouths keen on defending their territory. As they don’t resemble natural bait fish, the function of these lures is a little different than most people realize. There are two main reasons for a large mouth bass to strike at your bait. They are hunger and instinct. If you find that the bass are not hungry for your prey-resembling lures and jigs, you can try taking advantage of their super aggressive behavior by placing some of these colors in their territory. Large mouth bass will attack these just to keep them out of their established territory or simply because the obvious presence of those brightly colored fish are too much for it to tolerate.

Now that you are familiar with the basics of choosing the right color, get out there and land some large mouths! Of course, having the right color scheme won’t always catch you a large mouth if you don’t know where and when to find them, or what particular kind of bait to use in each situation. To be a champion bass fisher you must know the habits of these creatures inside and out. If you would like to learn everything you need to know to catch you that derby winning large mouth, check out the extreme bass fishing e-book at http://www.largemouthbassextreme.com/?hop=kaparzo

In this e-book you will learn the secrets of the pros including the secret weapon about colors not mentioned in this article (I’ll give you a hint, it has to do with the color red, and I don’t mean simply using red bait). Have you ever wondered how Bob Izumi can get on TV and land fish after fish after fish? Its definitely not luck. You now have the power to become just like the guy pulling out large mouth bass left and right on TV. This e-book has so much valuable information about fishing for large mouth bass that you will transform yourself into a professional and have your fishing buddies beg you for your secrets in no time!

If you thought this article was informative, you aint seen nuthin yet! Click the link below or copy and paste the URL into your address bar to check out the Extreme Bass Fishing E-book.

http://www.largemouthbassextreme.com/?hop=kaparzo

About the Author

Tom Rittenhouse is an accomplished large mouth bass fisherman with many tournament winnings and articles featured in magazines such as Ontario Outdoors

Bookmark It

Hide Sites

By Abhishek Agarwa

Fly fishing for bass is one of the most exciting fishing sports in the world. This large mouth fish is in all probability the most sought after sporting fish in the world. It may be because of the vast distribution of this fish in all he fresh water bodies that makes this large mouth bass the popular game it is. The large mouth bass attracts anglers to distant places such as Southern Canada, South America and places in between. These places also offer good game in smallmouth bass as well though these species are not so widely spread as their large mouth cousins.

It is in the warmer waters that the large mouth grows to great sizes. Let us take an example of the 5 pound bass, which will commonly be found in the north lake waters. However, the southern waters of the lakes are known to produce giants such as the 10 pound bass or perhaps larger fish. Water temperature is important for the size of the fish in all kinds of fishing sport.

The season following spawning is considered the best time for bass fishing. The temperature of the water decides when the fish are going to spawn and he large mouth bass are known to spawn when the temperature is below or up to 6- degrees. The female bass are known to lay eggs after mid June in Minnesota and the same female will spawn in February if she were in Florida.

When it comes to the feeding habits of the largemouth bass a lot depends on the temperature of the water at the top of the water body. On hot days the bass will feed in the day or the early hours of the morning and lazily swim around till late evening. This is the best time to fish for bass, when they are hungry; else they may just ignore the lure. These large fish can be found in warm waters that are densely vegetated as the fish will find a lot of insects among the water plants and even feed on underwater leaves. This is why they always stay where there is lot of vegetation in the water, a favorite place for bass anglers to lure their game.

Anglers gaming for the largemouth will use bugs and other insects that can be found in places where the Bass is known to feed. Poppers are artificial lure that are made to look like bugs and can skip along the surface of the water when the angler reels it is in quick successive sweeps. This fools the bass into thinking it is a live insect and goes for the lure. Another good lure is the Minnow and even the Wooly worm.

Some fly fishermen have developed a technique of luring the bass with a few tantalizing strokes of the fly over the Bass’ resting place. This catches the interest of the bass and makes him go for the bait. This makes the game of fly fishing all the more interesting and exciting.

Abhishek is an avid Fly Fishing enthusiast and he has got some great Fly Fishing Secrets up his sleeve! Download his FREE 93 Page Ebook, “How To Become A Fly Fishing Pro” from his website http://www.Fishing-Masters.com/95/index.htm. Only limited Free Copies available.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Abhishek_Agarwal
http://EzineArticles.com/?Fly-Fishing-For-Largemouth-Bass—It-Is-The-Technique-That-Makes-The-Game-Exciting&id=1658388

Bookmark It

Hide Sites

by John Thompson

This is one of the best spinning reels you will be able to find for under $100. Expect the same smoothness and and quality from this reel that you would expect from any other reel made by Abu Garcia. It is tough to beat this company.

ALB stands for Aluminum Body. Made from Aluminum, this reel is very light, hardly noticeable after a long day on the water. It weighs about 9 and 1/2 ounces. Unlike most “lightweight” things, this reel is strong and durable. I am a bass tournament fisherman. I mostly use baitcasting reels for Spinnerbaits and crankbaits but for light lures and lures that need a little more finesse, I use spinning reels. Baitcasters are very tough to use on windy days. A strong gust of wind can cause a backlash in a baitcaster that resembles a rats nest. It is next to impossible to get a rats nest in a spinning reel. They are very simple to use.

Ball Bearings: Just about anything manufactured that goes round and round has ball bearings. Your vehicle has wheel bearings, a drive shaft has bearings. It’s pretty simple with fishing reels, “The more bearings it has, the better it’s going to be”. Also runs true is, “The more bearings it has, the more its going to cost”. I wouldn’t use or own a spinning reel with less than 6 ball bearings. This one has 10. You can tell the smoothness and quality of this reel with it’s 10 ball bearings without even taking it out on the water. Just take it out of the box and give it a spin a couple of times and let the handle go. If it keeps on spinning very smoothly like this one does then it is a quality reel. How many times it spins is also indicative of quality. Count the turns, any less then 15 rotations, then don’t buy it.

Instant Anti-Reverse: This feature is great and comes standard on just about every quality fishing reel including this one. When I was younger, the first reels I used didn’t have this feature. The reel had one or two internal stopping points that would stop the reel after it went back far enough. Line would loosen from the spool and cause twists. In order to set the hook on a fish you would have to reach this stopping point to apply pressure to the hook point. But with instant anti-reverse, when you stop going forward with the reel or take your hand off of it, the spool and reel will not turn backwards, it stops! This allows the fisherman to make one handed hook sets and very quick hook sets.

The Gear Ratio of this Reel is 5.1 to 1. This means that for every rotation you make with the handle, the spool will make 5.1 rotations. Without these gears you might as well just wind up the line around a stick. The higher the gear ratio, the faster that fish or lure is coming back to you, and the easier it is to reel both of them.

Abu Garcia makes three different Cardinal 500ALB series reels. The 503 model is the biggest, weighing in at 9.9 oz. It will hold 180 yards of 8 lb test line. The 502 model is the mid-sized reel, weighing 9.7 ounces and able to hold 175 yards of 6lb test line. The 501 model is the smallest weighing in at 7.6 oz and able to hold 110 yards of 6 lb test line. I use the 503 series for my bass fishing. When I use 10 lb test I think I can get about 175 yards of line on the spool, about 50 of which I ever use. My 501 series I use for trout fishing with 6lb test. It is a very small reel. Every model in this series has 10 bearings and a 5.1 to 1 ratio. Abu Garcia gives the purchaser an extra spool with the reel which is nice because you can put two different size lines on a spool and change accordingly without having to strip a spool.

Very nice reel for the money!

For more information on Abu Garcia fishing reel reviews, visit us HERE.

About the Author

Author, blogger and established Internet Marketer

Bookmark It

Hide Sites

How to join Bass fishing Tourneys  

by Oscar Uzoma

Online, you will find information that informs you how to join bass fishing tournaments. The tournaments take place around the world at various times of the year.

Florida bass tournaments are one of the popular areas. Anglers’ favorite hot spots take place around Okeechobee, Orlando, Harris Chain, Butler Chain, Kissimmee, Miami Beach, and so on. Anglers join at tournaments along Lake Okeechobee, which is where the State Classic Championship Tourneys will take place this upcoming year.

The tourney is operated by the “Scott Driver Ramp,” and starts in October. Previously anglers joined at the Lake Okeechobee tourney, which the first Qualifier Okee Tantie Ramp tourney took place at the Kissimmee Chains, Lake Toho, St. John River, and Palatka.

Northern bass tourneys included the Classic tourney, which comprised of Nitro Boats and American Bass. The results of this tournament are available online, which is recorded in 2005.

If you are preparing to participate in the 2006 or 2007 tournaments, check out live records online. You will find events, time, dates, locations, etc. To do this, go to Google and type ” bass fishing tournament” without the quotes and you’ll find all you need.

Each year, anglers’ join around the world to catch trophy bass, or enjoy fly-fishing, game fishing, sports, hobby, and so on. During tourneys, anglers’ goal to catch the largest trophy bass in the waters: The World Record bass was the 22-pounder, which was caught in Georgia. Competitors join at Lake of the Woods, which is located in Minnesota. Minnesota has the upcoming bass tourney, which is the 7-count event. The goal for anglers is to line up about 12 contrasting fishes. The goal line extends up to one year.

In Florida, at Miami Beach, anglers will join at the Swordfish Tournament. Competitors must pay an entry fee. The date is around September, so be sure to check it out. If you are searching to join other Florida tourneys, check out the Bear’s Guide online. Guides offer you a network schedule, which assist in tracking bass fishing tournaments. The prior events included the 10-pound and 17-pound trophy bass. Anglers caught largemouth bass during this event. Moreover, at Kissimmee Chain, Harris Chain, Okeechobee, etc, anglers join contests each year to catch some of Florida’s largest bass.

Additional help is available over the Internet. In October, by which it is probably too late to enter at this point; Florida is setting schedules for the upcoming tournament. Online you will find dates, clubs, postings, contact information, sponsors, links, schedules, and more for your convenience.

In tournaments, anglers’ enjoy peacock bass fishing as well. Check bass fishing sites online, you will find a list of areas that tour Florida waters searching for the peacock. Peacock is family to Cichlid, and the tropical fish is similar to largemouth bass.

Peacocks are large feeders, which have spectacular colors. The fish can be blue, gold, green, orange, etc. and often they have colorful eyes. The gold rims offset black contrasting colors. Near the caudal fins is a surplus of colors. Peacock bass are often tourney fish, which attract anglers as well as the butterfly, butterfly pavon, butterfly peacock, and black bass. Peacock bass are aggressive, and are found in Brazil, Columbia, South America, Venezuela, Peru, and in various parts of Florida.

To learn more about trophy fishing, fly-fishing, game fishing, and tournaments, go online and check out the wide array of guides and resources. If this is your first time joining tournaments, a guide may be in your best interest. Visit http://www.linkbrander.com/go/24147 and http://www.linkbrander.com/go/24149. The guides will give you a tour around the water, teach you the best fishing tactics, and offer you experiences in hands-on environments. Preparing for tournaments will set you on the track to winning the events.

About the Author

To learn more about bass fishing you will need a huge book. A great resource is http://www.linkbrander.com/go/24147 and http://www.linkbrander.com/go/24149.

Bookmark It

Hide Sites

Of all manners of fishing my favorite by far is ultralight fishing. It’s interesting to me because the term “ultralight” in many ways is a misnomer. In my opinion ultralight fishing should be the way that everyone fishes in most situations. In my mind ultralight fishing is fishing and the key to this manner of fishing is your ultralight fishing tackle.

Whether you’re fishing for 20 pound catfish, 10 pound bass, or 5 pound trout it should and can be done using ultralight fishing tackle. To most people this type of tackle conjures up images of tiny little rods and reels and line light enough to be used by spiders to make their webs. Although for some people this may be somewhat true, for most of us ultralight fishing means matching our rods, reels, line, bait, and hooks to the type of fish that we’re fishing for.

In my experience most anglers use fishing tackle that’s much too heavy for the type of fish that they are intending on catching. For example, I’ve seen many trout anglers on various rivers using light to medium action rods spooled with line as heavy as 8-10 pound test! I’ve also seen many normal bass anglers geared up with heavy action rods spooled with 15-20 pound test line. Both of these scenarios are complete overkill and take much of the sport out of fishing in my opinion. Not to mention the fact that using fishing tackle that’s too heavy ends up costing a ton of bites.

The key to ultra light fishing is to match your tackle to the fish that you’re fishing for. I think it’s also important to understand something about fishing line. Did you know that the pound test of your fishing line is the amount of dead weight that line will hold without breaking at its weakest point? This means that six pound test will hold six pound of weight without breaking. And this fact obviously doesn’t take into account the bend of your rod or the drag of your reel for taking tension off of the line. My point is that many anglers are using line that’s entirely too heavy.

Your fishing rod & reel should be purchased after thinking about the type and size of fish that you intend to catch and then obviously matching these to the line you intend to use for the same reasons. When it comes to fishing hooks smaller is normally better as well. A great way to start using smaller fishing hooks is to use gang hooks. When it comes to ultralight fishing tackle gang hooks are a must for the ultralight fisherman that uses bait. Especially is that bait is worms, either live or synthetic.

The key to ultralight fishing success is to match your fishing tackle to the fish that you’re fishing for. We should all stop acting like the pro bass fishermen (who catch fish for money) and thus need to “winch” them in, and bring the sport back to fishing. After all the fun of the fight is the reason we like fishing in the first place, right?

Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 25 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his five year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country.

Get Fishing Tips & Techniques Twice A Month For FREE – http://www.jrwfishing.com/signup.html

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Trevor_Kugler
http://EzineArticles.com/?Ultralight-Fishing-Tackle—The-Key-to-Ultralight-Fishing-Success&id=2588184

Bookmark It

Hide Sites

In this article I’m going to give you some tips on how to catch more and bigger bass. This isn’t going to be a step by step explanation of how to catch largemouth bass, but rather tips to make you a better and more effective bass fisherman. Any or all of these tips can be implemented almost immediately, and will help anyone have a good day fishing.

Before I list the tips themselves, let me start by sating that in my experience the simplest things are often the most effective when it comes to fishing for largemouth bass. Many times there seems to be a tendency to overcomplicate things and make bass fishing seem like rocket science. It’s not; after all we’re just trying to catch a fish, right?

In any case the following tips will help any angler learn how to catch largemouth bass with consistency.

1. Largemouth Bass have a very sensitive sense of smell and can easily detect any human scents. This is why your hands needs to be cleaned of unnatural scents or baits should be sprayed with a fish attractant. Making sure that your bass bait is free of any human scent is a key to catching more & bigger bass.
2. Bass like underwater structure of almost any kind. Pylons, docks, underwater brush and/or tees, weeds, and rocks all attract largemouth bass. When fishing for these fish, fish around underwater structure whenever you can.
3. Largemouth Bass prefer cooler water temperatures, especially when it’s really hot outside. This is why fishing in the morning and evening is so popular. When the sun is high in the sky, target the shade created by trees and/or docks.
4. Be on the water at the most opportune times. The easiest way to know the most opportune times to be on the water is to pay attention to the weather and moon. These two forces of nature have an amazing impact on the behavior of fish.
5. Largemouth Bass like baitfish, so using a lure that imitates bait fish is a great idea. The more realistic your bass fishing lure the more success you will experience. If you like fishing with live bait, whatever baitfish is prevalent in the water you are fishing will work great.
6. These Fish are largely an ambush predators, so look for places where the bass can hide from their prey to ambush it, then pull your lure past these areas. Using a “start & stop” retrieve sometimes triggers bites as well.

Using any or all of the tips above will help anyone determine how to catch largemouth bass with consistency. Remember; there’s no substitute for spending time on the water practicing your craft, so get out there and go fishing as much as you can. Practicing your bass fishing skills will pay very big dividends in your catch rates.

Get Fishing Tips & Techniques Twice A Month For FREE – http://www.jrwfishing.com/signup.html

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Trevor_Kugler
http://EzineArticles.com/?How-to-Catch-Largemouth-Bass—Tips-For-Catching-More-and-Bigger-Bass&id=2298015

Bookmark It

Hide Sites

Most bass anglers are looking for ways to catch more largemouth bass, and in this article I’m going to provide 3 tips that will help anyone be more successful while bass fishing. In my more than 25 years of fishing experience I’ve found that in most cases the simplest things are the most effective when it comes to trying to catch fish. If you pay attention to the details, and don’t over complicate things, you’ll catch more bass; it’s as simple as that.

You’ll notice that these 3 tips to catch more largemouth bass aren’t complicated. In fact they are quite simple, which means they cam be extremely effective. The first thing we need to understand about largemouth bass is that they are ambush predators. This means that they prefer to ambush their prey from the safety of cover. In many instances largemouth bass are found in and around underwater cover such as timber, heavy weeds, and/or underwater shelves or creek beds. The bottom line is that, although it sounds incredibly simple, we want to fish where the bass tend to be.

Let’s get down to the tips to catch more largemouth bass, shall we?

• Fish At The Best Times – What do I mean by “fish at the best times”? I simply mean that when bass fishing you want to be on the water at the best times (when the bass are the most active). You see, when bass (or any other fish) are active they are feeding, which is when we want to be trying to catch them. The easiest way to determine when fish are going to be the most active is by paying attention to the weather and moon and planning your fishing trips accordingly. These two forces of Mother Nature have an amazing impact on the activity level of fish. One of the best ways to learn how to catch largemouth bass is to be on the water at the best times.
• Use The Proper Fishing Line – I’m not referring to a particular fishing line manufacturer for this tip, just that you use the proper fishing line. Many bass anglers use fishing line that’s much heavier than they need to. Use fishing line that’s as light as possible for the conditions that you intend on fishing. If you are going to be fishing heavy timber, obviously you’ll need heavier line for getting the bass out, but if your fishing a light weed bed, lighter line will be better. The bottom line is to match your line to the conditions and size of bass you expect to catch. The lighter the fishing line you use, the less visible it will be to the bass, and thus the more bites you will receive.
• Use Realistic Bass Fishing Lures – This sounds stupid, but you want to use fishing lures that are as realistic as possible when fishing for bass. The more that your fishing lure looks like the food the bass normally eat, the more bites you will receive. If you want to catch more largemouth bass, one of the best ways is to use realistic fishing lures. Some great choices are the Rapala jointed minnow, the KickTail minnow, and the Jitterbug. These lures are all very realistic and effective for bass fishing.

These 3 tips will help anyone catch more largemouth bass on their next fishing outing. Employ one or all of them sooner, rather than later and you can find out for yourself.

Get Fishing Tips & Techniques Twice A Month For FREE – http://www.jrwfishing.com/signup.html

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Trevor_Kugler
http://EzineArticles.com/?How-to-Catch-Largemouth-Bass—Tips-to-Catch-More-Fish-on-Your-Next-Fishing-Outing&id=2327877

Bookmark It

Hide Sites

So, you, like myself and many others, get lost in the bombardment of selections in the fishing section. So many choices, so much money, where do I start, what color works best, how do I catch more fish. Trust me, I ask myself the same questions over and over again. This is why I took up Ultralight Fishing. You just catch more fish, period. In this article, I will show you 5 baits that are proven fish catchers, some classics in here!

The first, is an all time favorite, and definate classic by any definition. Brought around in 1949 by Mr. Nick Creme, the plastic worm has been catching fish longer than many of us have been around. You can’t go wrong with a 4″ plastic worm with a curly tail, in either green pumpkin, or junebug. Guaranteed fish catcher. If you aren’t getting bit, change your presentation.

Second up is the Rapala Floating Minnow. The jointed version of this lure acts like a topwater spook type bait, but when you reel faster it acts like a shallow diving crankbait. Either way, when the fish are active, this is one of my go-to baits. One thing I do like about the floating minnow is the ability to dead stick it. I have caught more fish, taking a break and talking, then moving it again, than any other presentation. The F4 size in silver with black back is a perfect color in just about any water.

The next one is the classic grub. The good old plastic 2″ grub. It doesn’t look like much, a little round body with a curly tail, on a jig head. To a fish though, it is exactly what they want. A slow moving, chunk of food. You can fish it deep to shallow, fast or slow. Try burning the tail across the top of the water like a buzzbait in the morning or evenings. I use green pumpkin with a chartreuse tail, or even black. Black jig heads on both.

Fourth on the list, is the Booyah Pond Magic 3/16 ounce spinnerbait. We all know that spinnerbaits catch fish. Swim them along the bottom, just fast enough to let the blades flutter, jig it, burn it on top, or wake it just below the surface. These things catch fish, plain and simple. I like the firetiger color for muddy water, and the white with copper blades for stained water. I don’t fish much clear water, but if you do, try White/Silver/Chartreuse mix, with silver blades.

Last, but not the least, is the skirted jig. Even on ultralight fishing gear, these things are proven “big” fish catchers. You catch a grip of fish on ultralight gear, but the skirt jig weeds out the smaller fish. I rarely catch a fish under 1lb using a skirted jig and trailer fishing in ponds.

This article has been provided to you as a service from The Ultralight Fishing Blog. If you find it informative, feel free to stop by and take a look at our other featured posts! New content streaming in all the time!

For the full post: 5 Best Ultralight Fishing Lures

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Joshua_Killingsworth
http://EzineArticles.com/?5-Must-Have-Lures-For-Ultralight-Bass-Fishing&id=2506325

Bookmark It