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 Bass Fishing for BeginnersIf you're not a beginner, there may be a trick or two in these articles for you. They contain useful tips and information every angler needs to know. Why Bass Fishing? More and more people are picking up a rod and going bass fishing. So why bass and not something else? Find out inside. Bass Fishing Fever Let's face it, once you hook into your first quality bass, you're done for. The Art of Angling Here is an overview of what fishing is all about with a few tips thrown in for good measure. Angling 101 How do you get started in fishing? What rods, reels and lures should you begin with? This article will point you in the right direction. Bass Basics With all the lure choices, places to fish and techniques available today, bass fishing can be confusing when you're first starting out. Bass pro Charles Stuart helps you sort it out. Budget Bassin' We've all been there. Fishing on a budget is hard. These money saving tips are sure to help you out! Tips For Beginners Bass fishing can be frustrating when you're just starting out. In this article, a beginning angler outlines some shortcuts he encountered en route to catching some huge bass! Gotcha! You're planning your fishing day as you head towards the lake. Where will you start fishing and why? Here are a few tips to help you out. Your Thirst For Fishing Here's how to make the perfect "Fish On A Hook". How I Learned to Become a Good Bass Fisherman These are the things that separate the great from the average. After reading this article, before you know it you will be doing things from instinct, and catching fish when others can't. Small Waters, Big Bass Small ponds can be fantastic for trying out new lures, honing techniques, or even learning new ones. However, no matter how big the water you're fishing might be, pretend it's small and you'll be amazed at how much more you'll know about it by the end of the day. Here's how. Seasonal Lure Selection although for anglers there are only four seasons, for bass each season needs to be broken down into fish activity to understand the lure selection, size and colors. Tournament angler Bonita Staples explains. Timeless Tips There have been many great innovators and achievers in our sport. They have passed on things which worked for them to those coming up behind them. Here are some bass tips gleaned from pros going back to the mid- 50's. Water Works Wonders Just learning how to fish? There's a whole organization devoted helping new anglers and boaters get started. Find out about it inside. Color Perception How do you choose the right lure color in a world full of millions of lures? We help you unlock the mystery of color for you inside. Color Selection Simplified When it comes to buying lures, there's more choices than ever before. You may find yourself asking, "What colors do I really need, especially when looking over all the plastic baits?" This article helps you decide. Worm Basics Plastic worm fishing is one of the toughest arts to master. Yet it's one of the most rewarding as well. Pro angler Charles Stuart helps you get started with these tips. Worm Fishing One of the most important tools every bass angler should have is a working knowledge of the basics of fishing plastic worms. Those of you who are new to sport need to know about worm fishing and some of us who have been involved for years sometimes need to look back at the basics to find our game again. It's How You Wiggle Your Worm As with all techniques, fishing plastic baits will require you to get comfortable and gain confidence in your ability to consistently catch fish. Here are some tips to jump-start your learning curve. Texas Rigs The Texas Rig is one of the most versatile rigs for fishing, and it's been catching bass for decades! Here's how to use it. The Game Is Rigged! The Texas and Carolina rigs are two of the most productive worm fishing rigs today. Find out how to use them inside. Spinnerbait Basics Probably the most universal artificial bait used by both tournament anglers and the weekend fisherman is the spinnerbait. If you've never used spinnerbaits, this article will get you started. Crankbait Basics Crankbaits, for the most part, are easy to fish. There are some basic things that you can do with crankbaits to improve your catch that even experienced anglers ignore. Retrieves There are many different ways to work a crankbait and using the right presentation can improve your day's catch. Here are three of the very best techniques for crankbait fishing. Jiggin' It Here's a simple guide to acquaint you with this wonderful lure called a jig. Equipment Basics Matching the right rod and reel to the lure or fishing technique, and knowing what line type and size works best sounds complicated, but it's actually quite easy once you read this article. Tools Of The Trade Choose your tools wisely and fish better. Selecting Rods and Reels Too many anglers use mismatched sets that are not suited for their intended purpose. If you will use these guidelines for rod and reel combinations, you won't make the same mistake. Choosing The Right Rod Choosing the correct rod will enhance your fishing and make each trip more successful. Here's what you need to know to find the right rod. Selecting a Fishing Rod Confused by the enormous selection of today's bass fishing rods? You're not the only one. Rod building expert and bass fishing enthusiast Dave Norton explains what you should look for when selecting your next fishing rod. The Choice Between Spinning and Baitcasting When should you use a baitcasting or spinning reel? Which is better? We help you figure it out. Know Your Reels This article explains how to get the most out of your reels. It explains common features found on today's reels and how to adjust and maintain them to get the best performance. Line Selection Braided, fusion, mono, co-polymer...there are more choices facing anglers than ever before. We help you make intelligent choices inside. Know Your Hooks A successful day on the water can be won or lost by a poor hook. But which hook should you use for each bait? Outdoor writer and avid bass angler John E. Brady takes you through the steps of selecting the right hook for the job. Stop Losing Fish! We've all had those days when it seems the bass won't stay hooked. Lets look at the problem and see what can be done about it. Boating Etiquette Ask any boater what they perceive to be the biggest issue on the water, and they will inevitably go into a story about an inconsiderate boater. Were you unknowingly this person? This article could avoid personal embarrassment or an actual confrontation with another boater. Sunglasses Improve Fishing You see it on TV and in fishing magazines, professional bass anglers always wearing sunglasses. Why? What could possibly be the benefit to wearing sunglasses on a cloudy day? Find out why inside. Recommended ReadingIn addition to the articles above, there are many more throughout this site we recommend. We've listed them below for your convenience. Keep in mind these links will take you to a different part of the site so use your browsers' back button to come back to this page.Playing The Fish Once you've coaxed that bass into striking your lure, it's time to get it into the boat. Here's how to do it. Casting Principles There are several different types of casts used in bass fishing. Here's how to do them. Fishing Lines There are many factors to consider when choosing a line. There's also more wrong ways than right to load line on a reel. We explain in this article. Knots used for bass fishing Just as in casting, there are several knots used in bass fishing. We show you how to tie them inside. Choosing Your Rods One of the most common questions starts with "What's the best rod for..." We explain rod components, which rods to use for different situations, and how to choose them inside. Reels Here's information on different reels -- including how to use them and useful tips. Bass Biology An in-depth look into what makes a bass tick. Learn about their metabolism and instincts and how this affects the way you fish. Read this if you want to catch more Bass. Bass Habitats Learn about different bass habitats such as rivers, lakes and ponds. Find out how the bass adapts to each habitat and how you should fish it to catch more bass. Finding Bass Finding the fish is often the most difficult part of bass fishing. In this article, we take a look at three fish-holding structures: Wood, weeds and rocks. Seasonal Habits of the Smallmouth Bass Bass move about a lake, pond, reservoir or stream as the seasons and water conditions change. Find out how to adapt to the movements of the Smallmouth bass as the seasons change by reading this article. Seasonal Habits of the Largemouth Bass Time of year, water temperatures, water levels, weather, light and the availability of food are all contributing factors to the migrating characteristics of the black bass. Learn how the seasons affect the Largemouth bass in order to catch them on a consistent basis. This article will show you how. The Three Species Three main species of bass targeted by recreational and professional bass anglers are the Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted bass. Learn about their differences in this article. Understanding Bass Part I Bass need food, oxygen and cover to survive. We talk about these key factors to help you become a better angler. Understanding Bass Part II Continued from part two, we cover the senses of the bass and how they affect behavior. Knowing these principles is critical to catching more fish. The Smallmouth Part One Introduction to the smallmouth bass. Find out what makes them tick, and what bodies of water you'll find them in. The Smallmouth Part Two The mysterious river smallmouth. Learn how to locate them in this article. The Smallmouth Part Three How to catch them. Now that you know about them and where they live, the next step is catching them. Find out inside!
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