I only have one: In-Fisherman's Largemouth Bass Fundamentals. I've read it several times. But it never has really helped me. The reason is it's not fundamentals. It's way more than I need to know. I really don't need to discuss ice-out to catch southern fertile reservoir bass.

Yep, your right again, it's listed below the Jason Lucas. I get my eye surgery next week,maybe then I will be able read what's in front of me. Love the cartoon illustrations in the Linclon book.

Tom

Tom, when you mentioned that book, I had to go up and down that list three times before I found it, so don't feel bad.

Hootie

Charlie Brewer on Slider Fishing.

 

Is this book about crappie fishing or does it also have a lot of bass info? But I like catching crappie, too. I have been meaning to order some of his Slider jigs/baits. I am very much interested in WEEDLESS finesse fishing.

The majority of Slider Fishing discusses and explains bass fishing.  I have found that the 1/16th spider head with the 4" Slider worm has been my most consistent rig.

 

Ken

E-book (Available on Amazon) that covers five lakes in each of five southern states called "Bass Honey Holes of the South".

Years ago when I got into bass fishing I went into the local Barnes Noble and the only book I found was the "Bassmaster Seasonal Patterns for Catching Bass" I had to have read that a hundred times. I have no idea where it is now lol.

One of my favorites besides those already mentioned is Them Ol' Brown Fish by none other than Billy Westmorland.

The Study Reports published by "In-Fisherman Magazine" beginning in 1975 (each an encyclopedia)

If it's got to be a book: "Largemouth Bass in the 1990s" by the In-Fisherman staff.

 

Roger

There are several books I re-read each winter, two I haven't seen listed yet... "The Last Smallmouth" and "Tony Bean's Smallmouth Guide" both authored by Tony Bean.  Another good read not many people will be able to find: "The Scientific Angler" by Paul Johnson who was Keith Jones' predecessor at Berkley.

 

 

oe

Most of the best ones are already taken.

I didn't see Glen Lau Bigmouth Forever mentioned. This is a book, but he also did the Bigmouth videos, 3 of them w Homer Circle.

They are pretty fun to watch and like Bob Underwoods Lunker, are largely based on scuba diving observations.

Another book series not mentioned is Tim Tucker's secrets of the bass pros, these are full of Tucker's old articles from Bassmaster.

Spoon plugging, bill Murphy, these are required reading for sure...but there are about a dozen other books already mentioned that I also reread every couple of years.

Big Bass Zone was only mentioned one time and I've seen it sort of trashed here before, but there are concepts presented in that book in ways I've never seen anywhere else. If you read and comprehend that book it can have a strong positive impact on your fishing.

I think the book could have been edited down to about 40 pages, and the whole bbz thing is a little corny, but there is still some wonderful info there.

May not be favorite yet, but great new addition to my library

I just read "The Mad Fisherman" by Charlie Moore.  There's hardly any actual fishing advice or tips, but it is absolutely hilarious. 

And I just started "Bass Myths Exploded" by Jerry Gibbs.  Which is pretty awesome...so far. 

Catching Bass like a Pro by Steve Price. Been a few years since I have read any bass books but I remember putting some of the concepts in this book to use and having instant success as a boater. Probably worth a read for anyone in their first 1-4 years of fishing. I still break down lakes the way this book teaches. 

Roland Martin's  "101 Bass Catching Secrets"

Largemouth bass in the 90's- by In Fisherman Staff

There he is-Bill Dance's book on the art of worm fishing

Hooked-Americas passion for bass fishing-Tchabi books and Rowland Martin

THE BASS ANGLER'S ALMANAC  by John Weiss

 

 

So I picked this up used on Amazon for a couple bucks:

 

and here's what I find in the front cover when it arrives:

Did'nt read the entire thread so I dont know if this has been posted. For my neck of the woods, Fishing North Carolina by Mike Marsh, is outstanding.

Here is some of roland Martins 101 secrets .   https://books.google.com/books?id=M7ctAgAAQBAJ&pg=PT90&lpg=PT90&dq=jig+and+eel&source=bl&ots=VhY5bqZ6pT&sig=4nYAcs9mQ6oIWeHqkaf7pH8WLRs&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CDUQ6AEwA2oVChMI4OOh-bjixwIVxe0eCh2_PQ6R#v=onepage&q=jig%20and%20eel&f=false

 

 

The only book I have read , I think was by John Fox  . 

First one I read a couple years ago was Think Like a Fish by Tom Mann....mentioned previously.  Didn't necessarily learn much about fishing tips from it but was a very interesting read on one of the great pioneers of this sport, and I don't hesitate to support the cause when I happen upon an old Mann's lure or jelly worm somewhere, plus I prefer Humminbird (and yes, I am aware he sold the company before his passing so it isn't directly helping his family.

 

Based on a similar thread going into last fall, these were my Amazon purchases from the used department around this time last year, heading into a long, boring, fishless winter here in Wisconsin: 

 

That's pretty strong man. Hannon, Lindner, Circle

First one I read a couple years ago was Think Like a Fish by Tom Mann....mentioned previously.  Didn't necessarily learn much about fishing tips from it but was a very interesting read on one of the great pioneers of this sport, and I don't hesitate to support the cause when I happen upon an old Mann's lure or jelly worm somewhere, plus I prefer Humminbird (and yes, I am aware he sold the company before his passing so it isn't directly helping his family.

 

Based on a similar thread going into last fall, these were my Amazon purchases from the used department around this time last year, heading into a long, boring, fishless winter here in Wisconsin: 

 

 

Ha!  I've been slowly doing the same thing this summer based on this thread, and i've accumulated the same ones, minus the wisconsin book!  The in-fisherman LMB and SMB books went for a penny each on amazon, plus shipping.

Ha!  I've been slowly doing the same thing this summer based on this thread, and i've accumulated the same ones, minus the wisconsin book!  The in-fisherman LMB and SMB books went for a penny each on amazon, plus shipping.

Trout are my guilty pleasure, and I must say I'm enjoying learning how to walk in the waters I'm fishing versus bank beating or hauling out the toon.....and have even added fly fishing to my repertoire this summer, though I have yet to actually catch a fish via fly/hopper/etc.  

Lunker! By Bob A. Underwood. Enough said

Do you have a copy?  I have one that was a library book so it's well worn.  I'm looking for another.

Big Bass Zone - Bill Siementel and Mike Jones

 

This was a great book, but i found many chapters painful to read. it destroys many of the myths on big bass fishing, It Coaches you in the right mindset for targeting that trophy fish/ Personal Best and understanding why these fish behave differantly than your normal sized bass. 

 

 

Sowbelly -  

 

This book was an awesome read, it has mentions from some of the top OG's in bass fishing including Capt. G or Greg Vella, Mike Long, Mickey Ellis etc.  A great history lesson of world record bass fishing. many of it taking place in my homeland and backyard on lakes i fished regularly, so it was a really fun read.