Bass Fishing - Got Your Own Lake?

Bass fishing serves more than the fisherman. There is a vast industry that has grown up around bass fishing. There are resorts, gear, equipment, boats, competitions and more that have grown up around bass fishing. It is popular sport, not only to catch the bass, but also for the sport of catching them.

A survey was done regarding the bait that fishermen like to use. In this survey, it was found the fishermen like plastic worms, spinner bait, and crank bait. A problem with fishing with a worm can be the inability to sense strikes. This can be due to a sinker that is too heavy or a line that is too thick. To overcome this problem fishermen may use variable buoyancy worm with lead strip sinkers. Some advantages that these are easier to shake loose from snags, easier for the bass to inhale the worm, aid in hook setting, and allow the worm to hang virtually suspended over the bottom when fishing shallow water.

Beside the lure, some strategy is involved in fishing for bass. Scientists have proved that bass calculate the amount of energy necessary to go after prey, so you want to drop the lure right in front of them. Another important thing in catching bass is going at the right time. Dawn and dusk are the best times to fish for bass. Bass love ambush spots that offer them cover. They hide in the ambush spots, and then pounce on their prey. Bait fish are most active in the morning and evening. When they feed, the bass follow them and the bass are less aware of the fisherman's lure among the bait fish. However, don't bother fishing at dawn or dusk when the water is less than 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature affects the food chain, and there will be less activity to fish.

Lures, temperature, timing, and weather are all part of bass fishing. Of course, one of the best ways to fish for bass is in your own private fishing lake when you can fish at will. If you are devoted bass fisherman, you might consider creating your own fishing lake. A lake management professional can help you create a fishing lake that you can enjoy fishing for generations to come. Or perhaps, there is a lake already on your property. Talk to a lake management professional about turning into your own private fishing hole.