martin2023 Posted March 21, 2023 Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 Here are some tips to help you out: Fish during the early morning or late evening: These are typically the best times to catch bass as they are most active during these times. Use the right bait: Different types of bait are more effective for bass fishing. Try using live bait such as worms or minnows, or lures such as spinnerbaits or jigs. Pay attention to the water temperature: Bass are cold-blooded and their activity level is affected by the water temperature. They tend to be more active in warmer water, so focus your efforts in areas with warmer water. Know where to look for bass: Look for areas with cover such as weeds, logs, or rocks, as these are areas where bass like to hang out. Vary your retrieve: Don't just reel in your bait or lure at a steady pace. Experiment with different retrieves such as a jerking motion or a slow and steady retrieve. Practice catch and release: If you're not planning on eating the bass, release them back into the water to help maintain a healthy population for future fishing trips. Remember, catching bass takes patience and persistence. Don't get discouraged if you don't catch anything right away. Keep trying different techniques and eventually, you'll catch that trophy bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted March 21, 2023 Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 Okay I'll bite...... Great info, BUT........personally, I would never use live bait when fishing for bass. I have never had to fish to eat and bass would be the LAST species I would eat if I had to. Therefore, it's all about the sport to me. Kills me to see stringers of nice bass taken. As you said, CATCH AND RELEASE!! Tightest of lines! Chris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoonMinnow Posted April 28, 2023 Report Share Posted April 28, 2023 (edited) After discovering lures decades ago, live bait has zero appeal for many reasons most of you know. Mainly: covering more water. Live bait sits in one location while the angler hopes fish will come to it. Give me any lure I can work whether slower or faster and I will hit spots in ways live bait can't. When it comes to state regs meant to conserve the resource, in NY the dept. that makes and supposedly enforces the rules, falls far short when it comes to protecting the resource. Even some of the catch limits make no sense for many reasons including those not based on science or fish populations in individual waters. Edited April 28, 2023 by SpoonMinnow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syncwire Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 Thanks. Morning and evening fishing for bass is legit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
