Simply Fishing

Effective lures for Bass Fishing Part 2

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High Roller Fishing Lures (salt water) trigger explosive strikes in the open saltwater flats, possesses the ability to finesse trophies from oyster lined creek channels as well as shallow mangrove lagoons. In saltwater, High Roller Fishing Lures deliver thrilling action, strength, cast ability and the durability needed to catch Bull Redfish, Gator Spotted Sea Trout, Massive Snook, Monster Kingfish, Tarpon, Bluefish, Spanish mackerel, Stripers, Amberjack and Jack Crevalle. The Original High Roller, a custom-walking lure, spooks the competition.

Designed for exceptionally long casting, the Original High Roller is possibly the most versatile fishing lure we make.

The Pop Roller is a delicate Trout, Snook and Redfish bait, ideal for calm conditions and creek channel fishing. The Chug Roller, with its echoing, deep chug, calls fish from great depths triggering acrobatic strikes. The Rip Roller series is the most often lure of fishermen, because it sales almost double than other lure. Due to the noise that the prop makes when ripped thru the water, it totally rips the competition, the Crank Roller and the Wiggle Roller round out the series with un-paralleled buoyancy, flash and structure bumping reactions.

The High Roller (freshwater) is designed for professional fisherman, High Roller fishing lures are proven tough and performance tested. Originally made for Largemouth and Smallmouth bass, High Roller offers poppers, aggressive walking baits, noisy crank baits and world-class prop baits that outperform, out-cast and out-catch the competition.

There are also the so called Classic Bass Fishing Lures, like the Pro Series Jig, it is weedless designed with dual rattles, the Pro Series Spinner Baits a premium plated blades, the Tournament Series Spinner Bait it is commonly used while in a tournament, and lastly the Clacking Buzz Bait it is the noisiest buzz bait that is existing around the world.

Lures are important in bass fishing for it is the life and the link of the fishermen to the bass. It creates a big connection to them that in line in fishing. This lure may be the cause of the last breath of the fish who dares to eat them and it is also the start of one person to consider him/her self as a fishermen.

Effective lures for Bass Fishing

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Many say and believe that a bass fisherman is only as good as his Bass Fishing lures. Well, this is fifty per cent true to some circumstances; because in reality, a great bass fishing lure is useless unless you know how to use it.

There are accurately thousands of different bass fishing lures available all around the world and chances at the local bait and tackle shop doesn't make all of the variety of lures available to you. Lets accept the fact that the world of bass fishing changes nearly every day, trends come and go, and if the attack that you usually knew will always be the attack you'll going to use is from twenty years ago, well it's time to let your self escape in traditional way of hunting bass.

There are many kinds of bait that looks like a fish, exactly look like one, topwater, lightest lure that can able to float in the water, the worms that attract bass for them to think that they are just a worm, the jerk baits that is usually in light color, the craw cranks who look like a small crab, the crank baits that look like a fish with a long mouth and lastly, the buzz bait that releases a noise that calls the bass for it will be in attraction.

A little on Fishing Rods

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Fishing requires more than just a simple fishing rod and some lure for serious fisherman. People who fish for leisure are those who fish because it's their hobby, they can have some tools and accessories that will help them make it easier and be able to catch more fish.

Here are some suggested tools for starters that will help them improve in catching fish: -Fishing Rod. The most important piece of equipment and should be chosen with care. A basic rod-and-reel set is enough for beginners. It is necessarily important to have more featured materials. The most important is that you should learn how to use the rod and be comfortable to it before moving into another difficult type of equipment. Professional fisherman can experiment different types of rod for them to know what works best for them.

When buying a fishing rod, know before you enter the store what kind of fishing you'll be doing, and under what conditions. Rods come from different varieties of materials, from wood laminates to fiberglass to carbon fiber. Rod handles should fit securely in your palm, and practice casting with the rod, to test how flexible and easy to use it is. In addition have the proper length of the rod. For using lighter lure, or catching tiny fish, a 4 inch to 6 inch rod is advisable to use. For using larger lure, which gets larger fishes or casting longer distances, a rod of at least 6 inches may be required.

-Waders. It is a water- resistant covering you wear over your pants to keep them dry so you can wade out into the water. A lot of are made like overalls, covering the chest and the legs, and with boots attached, for ultimate defense. Make sure the boots are warm and secure, to supply better balance while walking on wet rocks.

-Fishing Vest. Contains several pockets for storing fish equipments and your hands are free to manage the fishing rod. Also, should you have to wade out into the water, wearing a vest will let you to have all of your gear with you at all times. Make a decision beforehand which gear is necessary; if you store too much in the vest, it may make it too heavy to wear, which could bring you down.

-Tackle Box or Fly Box. In fishing it requires a lot of supplies and you need a something big to store all your gears. Spend in a durable tackle box, in which you can store your entire lure, keeping it easily to get to. Styles are classified into simple and inexpensive, and large and costly. Fishermen may only need something small, but the more advanced fishermen may want something handier. Furthermore, you should consider a fly box. Small enough to fit a vest pocket and allows you to keep them with you as needed.

Styles and specialty Bass fishing techniques

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Skipping This technique might remind you a lot of throwing rocks onto the surface of the water to see it 'skip'. As a water/top-water disturbance and movement simulator, it triggers and teases our predator to come up and see what is there to eat/attack.

Spinning rods and reel combo is best used for this technique - perfect for fishing and reaching bass where they swim and hide under piers, docks and pontoons. Also useful for getting under and into underbrush and growth. Remember their 'comfort zone'. On sunny days, bass look for shade, food and shelter and often rest here in shady areas, under cover of structure.

RippingSome call this the throw it out, twitch, jerk and go method. A medium-action rod with parabolic bend and action to it. If might actually trick our bass-friend into thinking there is a 'wounded' prey around. Like a pro, let the worm drop and settle to the bottom, remaining there for a period of time. Reel some slack out of the line, picking up the worm with a long, sharp upsweep of the rod tip.

Let 'er rip! Let it drop down again to the bottom, under tension while slowly lowering the rod tip - keep on imitating live prey like this, moving, swimming and bobbing about and your predator will strike it with a vengeance.

Drift TrollingTrailing behind the boat, covering the bottom worms crawl and move, simulating prey in its purest form. Raise and lower it occasionally, looking natural and alluring to any bass in the vicinity hunting for a tasty morsel.

Mistakes and Secrets to Bass fishing...

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As we have discovered throughout these pages, there is a lot more the bass fishing than meets the eye. Once you are familiar with the species, different bodies of water, different and sophisticated fishing and angling equipment and accessories, as well as familiarizing yourself with habits, patterns and nature, behavior, natural diet and preferred foods, mastering some basic skills like preparation, presentation, tackle, bait and lures, casting accuracy, knots, hooks and the intricacies and complexities in retrieval and landing, the journey has but started.

There is so much more to explore and learn about an through the activity, sport, art and competitive science that is bass fishing, that we can almost say no more than the water await and let's go!

Although, there are some last thoughts we can offer on some of the more common casting mistakes. These 'errors' are well-documented in existing literature and easily overcome, to optimize your bass fishing experience and haul. Here are but a few issues most beginners struggle with:

(i)overshot lure with too much power in the initial cast and the line release not slowed, or (ii) the lure falling short or being too light, with the line being release too early during the cast and or the rod held too high after the line was released.

(iii) lure landing too hard, due to the release at too low of an angle and not arching enough in the air , and (iv) inaccurate casting (the most common) - missing the mark, where the lure goes off-course with too much side-to-side action/motioning of the rod while casting.

Practicing reel and line control, as well as the overhead cast might help.

Lots of texts suggests thinking of 'casting', compared to the movement of the arms on a clock-face, beginning in the two o'clock position, pushing back to around the noon-position and back to the 2 again, with the rod slightly lowered as the lure drops deeper into the water. For most beginners this 'visualization' often helps refine technique.

Here's how you go about Techniques for Bass fishing like a Pro...

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The art of accurate castingMastering basic casting is key. Most spinning and bait-casting reel and rod combinations today, are made for hassle-free, ease-of-use flexibility by a variety of anglers (multi-level at that too!)

Try to eliminate errors from your basic style and technique. Skill and accuracy should matter more than strength and it is not always about getting it as far out, as fast as you possibly can (although this might be important in certain situations and circumstances too!)

Casting, getting your line/hook/bait, sinkers, weights and leaders in and into the water, at the exact right depth, imitating 'prey', and doing so with extreme, pin-point accuracy, is what this is all about. Hitting your target with confidence is a very basic skill to master and refine. Getting the hook out to exactly where you wanted it to be, what you should practice and work for.

Casting is one part of this process, getting the lure to the right depth quite another. Advanced bass anglers suggest using a countdown OR counting method. Quite simple really.

Form the moment the bait hits the water, start counting, 1000, 1000 and 1, 1000 and 2, 1000 and 3... estimating the seconds it will take for it to 'drop' into the water. This will help you know better what you are doing, when it hits the bottom for example, whether or not it got caught on something in the process etc.

YOU establish reference points for yourself on and in the water.

Hands-on and rod in-hand is the best way. Practice-plugs in the park, or your own backyard (be it on 'dry land', so to speak), will make you that more effective and accurate, in and on the water, no matter what the body of water, or style of fishing you choose to pursue.

Whether spinning, bait casing or fly-rodding, there is something for every taste. Even missed targets, attempts and failure, are also good teachers, as this technique is somewhat of a routine you can master and learn.

Knowing and going where the fish are

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Bass defined: A fighter, ever-elusive, choice game-fish, predator by nature and reputation, the one sought-after, prized hook, catch, reel-in and land, of many an aspiring angler.

How to catch Bass AND then catch more, larger bass, more often, in more places, with more consistency, having a pro-active plan and approach, stacking the odds in your favor to succeed, catching more fish and enjoying the process, is what this basic guide is all about.

The hunter becomes the hunted - learn how a small change in your paradigm, thinking and approach can lead to bass-angling success!

Start thinking like the watery hunter, become and understand the bass as a hunter. Observe, learn, follow, study and use its natural habit, preferences, patterns, habits, prey and choice of food, in your angling-strategy, and you will have some interesting fish-tales to tell. (None of them tall tales of course, we hope!)... and yes, we may even learn something from the ones that get/got away!

So, without further ado, let us get our rods and reels going...

If you were told that, there is one particular species of fish that most would describe as tough-minded, smart, outwitting and elusively hard to catch, then it the Bass - in all its shapes, sizes, iterations and sub-classes.

It rings true, no matter what the context, body of water, special and or any situation or condition, regardless of secrets, tips, proven science, technique and intent in the world!

Bass fishing is challenging and rewarding at the same time. To ensure hours of countless pleasure, follow the pointers (and add some of your own here too!) provided here, and be ready to hook the next big one... repeatedly, and actually be able to ENJOY it too!

Tools Of The Trade For Bass Fishing

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Tools of the trade

Having the right equipment, knowing how to best use it, when and how, (also how not to use it and what it is not suitable for), can all help you in your bass fishing adventure.

The basics regarding rods, reels, line, hooks, weights, bobbers, sinkers, lures, sensors and other equipment (hats, vests, nets, scents, scissors etc.), gives you an appreciation for having the right tools for the task(s) at hand.

As a highly participatory and engaging sport, Bass fishing is simply almost unparalleled in the vast amount of styles and tools to use. From quiet streams, tranquil lakes to open sea and rushing rivers - there is something for everyone.

If you are looking for quick tips on the right equipment, most suited to your purpose and the techniques to master to catch bass in any conditions, might this next section enlighten and inspire you, as you delve right into the 'utilities of the fishing trade'. Some tools of the bass fishing trade, we will be focusing on are:

* Rods, Reels, Lines and Hooks* Tackle: Lures and Bait - live - artificial and, or, BUT YET...
Limited space does not permit large comparative explanations or ramblings on the merit of some tools above certain others. These debates are well known and well published in existing literature. We take a more practical approach and look at what you will actually need to hook your next big one, besides random chance and luck!

We like to point out that picking the right equipment means a lot of different thing to different people. Each angler has his/her own interpretation of what that means, varying skill level, physical characteristics and strengths/weaknesses, so we will not profess knowing what is right for you.

What we do offer are mere suggestions on which tools will stack the odds in your favor and help you enjoy preparing, rigging, baiting/hooking, retrieving and landing YOUR next BIG ONE! Ensuring that is does not join the droves of 'the ones that got away'!

Having self-confidence, AND the right attitude

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When fishing for Bass is crucial. In this battle to outwit youropponent, you will need every tool and trick at your disposal tomake a successful catch. Never get discouraged, feel beaten orworse quit for the yield has been slim to none at all - thosedays happen to every angler. Nature beats to its own drum,you have to discover and enjoy the rhythm you are sointricately part of.

Practice makes perfect - there is no silver bullet, quick-fishmethod for $9.99, that can guarantee you bites and more bassall the time, anytime. It DOES take hard work andcommitment, persistence and rigor from the angler.

There is more than routine at stake and play here. Some days will bepredictably better than others. No matter what the conditions,process and outcome, on the day, put it all down to experienceand lessons learned. Log and learn, share and grow, in yourown understanding, confidence and toolkit, as an avid bassangler.

Another key trick, is actually NO TRICK AT ALL - we call it an"acquired skill". It takes more of that hard work we mentionedbefore! Exact, fixed casting, requires target-precision practice,improving your ability to place the lure exactly where youwould want it to be - let us call it 'hitting the mark'.

This is another crucial tactic and technique you can practice in thepark or your living room - try using plugs and get better everytime at consistently hitting your 'target' (and nothing else wehope!).

Bass Fishing- having a competitive advantage

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The Bass has an "airtightsac" (breathing bladder), that is inflatable, which enables it toswim and thrive at different levels. A powerful tail helps with speed, agility and maneuverability. It can reach great depths.

Other factors like water clarity, time of day, subdued sunlight,water displacement and vibration sensing, noise sensitivity, alladd to this fish' cunning and ensuring that you scrutinize theseclues, will increase your odds of hooking your next big one.

Unlocking for example how The Bass senses and prefers colorand shade in the moment, can always also help anglersincrease their effectiveness. The choice and type of lure, colorsand movement, bait etc. can all contribute meaningfully toyour attempts.

Where the fish are; everyone will have an answer, or at leasttheir opinion/experience on what/where/when, even science.Nevertheless, sometimes it is as simple as understanding thehabitat and those that live and thrive in it, to better interactwith and enjoy fishing in it - a type of exploring the depths, soto speak.

For example: the temperature of the water andavailable oxygen, dictate moving patterns and disbursement offish species. Feeding habits and preferences are distinct, fallingmore on the "looking alive" or live bait. Some quote smallmouth bass, as showing preference for crawfish and usingthat as a 'sign' of where these critters will be found, on thehunt for their favorite snack!

Looking at stomach content offish you have caught and kept (not part of the catch andrelease protocol/requirements), hold hidden clues about foodof preference -whitefish, crawfish and others.

The Basics Of Bass Fishing – An Overview

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Most, if not all of the so-called 'insider' secrets, tips and storiesto tell of big hauls of Bass, all revolve, around a very simplebasic rule - understanding the fish, (their life-cycles, feedingpreferences, habits and patterns, habit and menu of choice,their nature, their relationship with the broader eco-systemand position on the food-chain, timing it right.

Also heeding your surroundings, your equipment (tools), having the know how and basics under your belt and finally optimizing (every!)opportunity.
In effect, you are going about, creating the most favorableangling process and outcome you can muster!

Bass fishing is a passion, a science and an art form upon itself.It appeals to young and old, attracts anglers from all walks oflife and both sides of the professional and amateur spectrum.One key to bass fishing is, what we can easily refer to as,'predictable behavior'. Habits, patterns, life cycles, the naturalrhythm that is life and nature - also applies to fish. This meansthat Bass exist within this natural reality. If you can capitalizeon understanding it better, you will increase your chances ofsuccessful hooks/bites.

Seeking protective cover, foraging amongst rocks, stumps,weeds, at times on the prowl hunting for prey, other times just'lunching' around casually, all seem to be part of The Bassfeeding rituals and repertoire. Taking advantage andconsidering this when starting out and every time casting, willbenefit you greatly.

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Fishing Tips for Beginners

There are many kinds of fishing equipments in stores, numerous fishing methods in books, and fishing advices online. To make it all simple, here are the basic things you need to know for your first time fishing adventure.

1) How to fish with bait
Tackle: To plunk the bait, you should purchase lead weights. The weight of the lead would vary depending on the current of the environment. Anglers commonly use and recommend bank sinkers with a number-two hook.

To avoid sinkers to slide, you would need a swivel to act as a stop. To protect the knot, you could use plastic beads between the swivel and weight. Using two appropriate swivels could allow you to rig the sliding sinkers.

Bait: The commonly used bait for all kinds of fishes is worms. Another popular bait is chicken liver. Remember to buy fresh bait and keep them cold to avoid them from getting soft and allowing the bait to stay within your hooks.

Some of the commonly used baits are cut-baits which include skin from fried chicken, fish entrails, grasshoppers, salmon eggs, shrimps and crayfish tails.

2) How to fish – There are three basic methods for fishing.
Plunking: – It is the most common method used. Use a suitable amount of weight for you to be able to take hold of the bait in a position which is against any current. An option in plunking is to use minimal weight for the bait to move along with the water current.

Back bouncing: – It is done by lifting the bait out the bottom and raising the tip of the rod for one to two feet. Allowing the bait to walk with the current, you should free the back reel or spool. Repeat the steps when the lure settles down on the bottom. Back bouncing is effective in deeper water like fishing in a boat.

Drift-fishing: – It is a simple method wherein you cast upstream or downstream. This may vary depending on the current's amount. You should count the appropriate depth and start reeling.

3) How to fish from a boat – It is important to determine in which location you would perform your fishing. Deeper water needs heavier jigheads compared when fishing on shore.

With heavy weight which keeps your bait near the bottom of the water and the line straight down from your boat, you are able to drift the boat along with any current. A good technique of fishing on boats is trolling slowly with a fishing device called bottom-walker.

Fishing is easy as long as you’re enjoying the trip. Bring some of your family and friends along and make your first time fishing a memorable one.