If you have ever wanted to start fishing, bass fishing is a great place to start. There are many excellent locations where you can engage in this sport, and it can be done any time of year. Largemouth bass are a satisfying fish to engage, as they're on the large side, and they don't give in without a fight. Sportsmen typically release the fish after catching it, however some people do eat the large mouth bass once they're caught.
When you go fishing, the first thing you need to know is where the fish are located before you can ever hope to be successful. Fishing holes may be well known, and you may go to them, but you may not catch anything if the fish are no longer in the water. Largemouth bass have a certain type of environment that they prefer, and you're more likely to find them if you fish in these areas. As a general rule, they like to have a large amount of baitfish to feed upon, weed beds, and have some type of shelter for cover. You will also find them in cooler water temperatures at around 60?F to 75?F; they also avoid bright sunlight. Shallow bays full of elements such as cat tails, frogs and lily pads are among the best places to find bass. These fish, because they do not like sunlight, are typically found at dusk or dawn. Good fishing holes are hard to come by, when you know of good places near home, you will have the advantage. If not, ask a friend who's an avid fisherman or go into the nearest tackle shop and ask for advice. If you will be out of your area and do not know the area, it would be to your advantage to study before you go. One source of information on this matter is the Fish and Game Department website for the area you will be visiting. This site will give you the facts you will need to be legal and will also give you a heads up on the best hang outs for fish. Be certain that you are decked out with all of the proper licenses necessary to be legal to fish in your area and know what limitations are in place. Bass fishing is popular in many areas, but there may be different rules in place to protect local populations.
Fishing for bass is a great pastime, but most anglers prefer to fish for large mouth bass above all others. If you're in the southern Georgia area, or if you are in Florida, large mouth bass are typically the most plentiful in these areas opposed to any other part of the US. Another type of bass, small mouth bass, is also plentiful in several North American locations. Small mouth bass, for the most part, are more difficult to catch because they seem to have an awareness of the fisherman out to get them. This type of bass also likes clear apposed murky water which makes the fishermen more visible. Fishing for these bass requires stealth movements to be successful.
There are a lot of suggestions and tricks that you can learn to help you with bass fishing. Some of these, such as the ones we've covered above, you can learn by study, while others you'll pick up from experience. One aspect of fishing that makes it both fun and challenging is that each spot is a little different, and only by actually fishing it and testing different methods can you really find out what works best.
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