I've been a member for a few short weeks and have sponged a lot of good info; probably saved a ton of $$ reading what tackle works, or doesn't which is much better than trial (purchase) and error.

Problem is that my wife now says I'm hogging the computer, so I'm looking for a good reference book - a bible of sorts. I'm not interested in a bunch of childhood fishing tales, nor do I want a multitude of books. So, if you could have but one book in your library, what would it be?

She's not gonna like me,...lol

HERE you go

Print off tons of articles, lounge on the couch, grab some hot coco and read lol

If you consider yourself fairly experienced in bass fishing you should check out my favorite book.

Advanced Bass Fishing by John Weiss

It is an old book with lots of great stuff for the Advanced Angler.

Others in my library are:

BASS Ultimate Bass Fishing Library (three of the 17 volume set)

Luring Largemouth Bass by Don Oster

Knowing Bass (The Scientific Approach to Catching More Fish) by Keith A Jones, PhD

Advanced Bass Techniques by Rich Zaleski

I just ordered a first edition Buck Perry's Guidelines for Fishing Success. I can't wait to get it in.

I have been new to Bass fishing this past year, and I've been reading "The Complete Guide to Freshwater Fishing" by Freshwater Angler.  You can find in on Amazon.com for about $20-$25 new with shipping.  It about Bass pretty good in it, and other freshwater fish.  I really like it and it is a great book for beginners.  I'm also a member of Bassmaster, Bassin', and In Fisherman so those should help me pick up a lot faster.  My next book I will buy is "Largemouth Bass" by The Freshwater Angler.  By suggestion is to go to your local or main library and either check out (if it's county it should/might be free) or skim through a couple of books to see if they are what you are looking for, then you can go to Amazon.com or Ebay and find it cheaper then a bookstore.

 The best thing you can do is be out on the water. Reading up is a great way to learn but nothing can be time on the water and being extremely observant, paying attention to detail, and being aware of your surroundings. So quit hogging the computer and go fishing!!!!

Check out Kevin VanDams book. Covers just about everything that you really need to know and is easy (and relaxing) to read.

I try to read as many online articles as I can.  I've learned a lot in a short time of being on here and reading articles by bass pros.  The only pro I do not recommend is Woo Daves, it just seems like he does more plugging for his sponsors than he does actually telling you new and wonderfully effective fishing tips and secrets!  A lot of the guys out there can give you some great pointers though, especially the guys on here!

I try to read as many online articles as I can. I've learned a lot in a short time of being on here and reading articles by bass pros. The only pro I do not recommend is Woo Daves, it just seems like he does more plugging for his sponsors than he does actually telling you new and wonderfully effective fishing tips and secrets! A lot of the guys out there can give you some great pointers though, especially the guys on here!

I would say this is a lot of pro's do this but it is how they make a living besides fishing. Being a professional fisherman seems like it isnt just being able to fish but also being a salesman. I realized this after going to a few Bassmaster University clinics, you walk out thinking that you can only catch fish on a few certain baits or you should use only certain other products.  : : But I wouldnt want to tell people my all "secrets and tips" if I was in a business where it could come back to bite me. I would just

read between the lines and pull the usefull information out.

If you consider yourself fairly experienced in bass fishing you should check out my favorite book.

Advanced Bass Fishing by John Weiss

It is an old book with lots of great stuff for the Advanced Angler.

Others in my library are:

BASS Ultimate Bass Fishing Library (three of the 17 volume set)

Luring Largemouth Bass by Don Oster

Knowing Bass (The Scientific Approach to Catching More Fish) by Keith A Jones, PhD

Advanced Bass Techniques by Rich Zaleski

I just ordered a first edition Buck Perry's Guidelines for Fishing Success. I can't wait to get it in.

You have a nice collection you can find some of the books here cheap

http://www.valorebooks.com/CallTarget.do?Target=Search.BookResults&product_id=4000361&Sort=1#ItemInfoExtended

you can change the shipping to 3 bucks on the next screen

The library has FREE bass books!  My county even has an on-line searchable database so I can find and reserve books online, then pick them up locally.  A lot of them are old but still have good info. Some libraries have videos too.