63 replies to this topic

[roadwarrior]

I have read numerous outdoor writers state that
only 5% of bass fishermen have ever caught  a 5 lb
bass. Although the chances of a fry reaching that weight
in a natural environment is less than one in a million,
there are thousands in big lakes, especially Southern
waters.

If your goal is to catch a few bass and the size doesn't
matter to you, just about anything will do. Location
is the key, but once you find them, bass are really
pretty easy to catch.

So, for 95% of the fishermen out there, the gear and tackle
isn't that important. On the other hand, if you want
to consistantly catch bigger bass, the situation is different.
Location still dominates in importance, but presentation,
gear and tackle come into play.

When I answer a question on the forum, I'm addressing those
    that want to advance their game, especially the young novice.
    I try to share the things that work for me and specifically
    recommend the brands I fish. More importantly, I want to share
    the "where", "when" and "how".

Which brings us to the question, "Which do you want to be
a part of, the 95 percent or the 5 percent?"

[deep]

I'm shooting for a 10 lb northern strain lmb now.

Catching 5 pounders get old after a while lol. Just kidding.

[SirSnookalot]

RW gives good advice !

[Bassn Blvd]

I'm in the 5% bracket, BUT I can help you get into the 1% bracket if you'd like

[00 mod]

I'm in the 5%, but want to be in the 1% or even higher.  Bassn blvd, HOW?  LOL

Jeff

[Nitrofreak]

5% bracket for me!!!

Location for me is the first and formost thing, Confidence in being able to locate the fish first then confidence in the decisions you make that follow.

[flukemaster]

<-------------Yea, Yea, Yea...... Just read what it says above my avatar.

[Long Mike]

5% for me.  One of the few things left on my bucket list is a 10#+ LMB.

[Dave T.]

I'm in that upper 5% too. Several 5lb + large mouths.

Now I'm shooting for that 5lb + small mouth. A bit more difficult task where I fish... but reachable.

[Ima Bass Ninja]

5% percent for me too, but as much as I enjoy catching big fish I would rather catch a small fish than no fish.

[Professional Overrun]

Wow! What a club! I cant say that im there yet guys, only a four pounder for me, but ive only been bass fishing for less than a year :0

[Lucky Craft Man]

Great write up and advice RW.  That is why I have more equipment I know what to do with, because I need to maximize my chances.

As a side note: It has to be higher than 5%.  My 10 year old nephew caught a 5 lb. LM this past summer by accident and I would venture to guess there are a lot of fisherman who have done the same.  Now, it might be 5% who have caught at least 5 bass over 5 pounds (which would eliminate all those who just happened upon one).

[Bluebasser86]

5% for me. My problem is catching them much bigger than 5. I catch plenty of 5's each year, just getting the 6+lbers that's tough.

[slonezp]

5% for me.  
Wish I could "dink drop 5 pounders"

[River Rat316]

5% for me also, for both Largies and Smallies, although the "official" weight of the largest smallie was 5.1 so barely, I have caught what i perceived as bigger but no scale to prove.