Better Bass Fisher 2024
Briar Morrow reply :
If their was one thing that you could tell some one to buy or to do to be a better bass fisher what would it be?
00 mod reply :
Learn the Texas Rig!
Jeff
outdoorsman110 reply :
Study Bass behavior, research them, their habits, their prey.
Nitrofreak reply :
Structure, if you don't learn anything else, one very wise person on here taught that to me.
It holds the key to a lot of great bass fishing.
Bluebasser86 reply :
Fish as much as possible. Reading about something and then actually making it work on the lake is much easier said than done in most cases. You won't catch many fish sitting at home reading about it or watching a tv show about it either.
outdoorsman110 reply :
Well that's how I did it.On 5/3/2012 at 5:36 AM, Bluebasser86 said:Fish as much as possible. Reading about something and then actually making it work on the lake is much easier said than done in most cases. You won't catch many fish sitting at home reading about it or watching a tv show about it either.
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 5/3/2012 at 5:53 AM, outdoorsman110 said:Well that's how I did it.
Not saying you shouldn't study the fish, you should for sure, but imo there is nothing that is more important than time on the water assuming you have some basic knowledge of what you're doing already. If someone is just starting out and has never picked up a fishing rod in their life then I'd agree that reading up is going to be more important too you. I'm sure it all depends on what type of learner you are. I have to do something to learn it, reading it does little for me.
Jigs 4 Pigs reply :
Slow down!
tomustang reply :
I don't tell just one thing, there's not a do-all single solution. Learn structure, diversifiing yourself with all lures and techniques, times/seasons are keys to be better. I help out as much as I can when approached out in or around the water.
Avalonjohn44 reply :
Don't forget that it is supposed to be FUN.
LgMouthGambler reply :
You must live with the fishes. Swim with them, eat with them, be the fish! LOL
gobig reply :
Start fishing pro/ams. Its the guided trip with a chance to cash a check.
zip pow reply :
Learn to use a senko they'll work for you
tugsandpulls reply :
fish fish and fish then fish more then when you think you fish too much fish some more then you will think you know everything and still catch nothing some days
dustin11 reply :
What has helped me a lot while fishing for any fish is pay attention to what you are doing when a fish hits your lure. Is it just sitting there? How fast are you reeling? where is the lure in the water, on the bottom, top or somewhere on the between? Is the fish around structure or just out in the middle of nowhere? Once you have figured it out you can use this info on your future casts. So overall i would say learn from what you did right. But of course you can learn from your mistakes but i find when i'm not catching fish i just learn to change lures. I have heard many fisherman tell me this piece of advice.
ww2farmer reply :
Nothing can replace time on the water. I can tell someone till I am blue in the face how I do this or that, or where/when/why.... but untill you put a rod and reel in your hand, and spend time learning on the body of water you want to fish, everything else is just window dressing.
wisconsin heat reply :
On 5/3/2012 at 6:31 AM, Hookerz N said:Slow down!
Exactly, learn to saturate an area before moving on.
J Francho reply :
It's always going to be time on the water. There's no other place to put what you read, was told, or discovered yourself into play.
eyedabassman reply :
jUST GET GOOD AT EVERYTHING=T-RIG,C-RIG,TOPWATER,CRANKS,ECT. THERE IS A SAYING = I WOULD RATHER FISH IN THE WRIGHT SPOT WITH THE WRONG BAIT THAN FISH IN THE WRONG SPOT WITH THE WRIGHT BAIT.
Crestliner2008 reply :
On 5/3/2012 at 9:58 PM, J Francho said:It's always going to be time on the water. There's no other place to put what you read, was told, or discovered yourself into play.
No question about it. But you have to read to learn what it is you need to do/look for when on the water. Get yourself a copy of the book, "Spoonplugging", by Elwood "Buck" Perry. This will teach you all you really need to know about structure, which is paramount to being successful. Then apply what you read here on this forum and your success rate will skyrocket. Good Luck!
Nitrofreak reply :
On 5/3/2012 at 11:02 PM, Crestliner2008 said:No question about it. But you have to read to learn what it is you need to do/look for when on the water. Get yourself a copy of the book, "Spoonplugging", by Elwood "Buck" Perry. This will teach you all you really need to know about structure, which is paramount to being successful. Then apply what you read here on this forum and your success rate will skyrocket. Good Luck!
Where can I find this book? I have looked in my local book store's and the library, anywhere online I can order this?
J Francho reply :
On 5/4/2012 at 1:53 AM, Nitrofreak said:Where can I find this book? I have looked in my local book store's and the library, anywhere online I can order this?
http://bit.ly/IGiCfw
I agree that getting a book is important, too. It can shorten the learning curve. However, everything you read in the book can be learned simply by spending time on the water. Spoonplugging books was not as much as a real immediate eye opener, nor did reading it immediately improve my catch rates. What it did was teach a mindset, a methodology of reading structure and how fish relate. Good stuff, a must read, but certainly not critical. The In-Fisherman books on largemouth and smallmouth would be a better start, if we're looking at reading material.
Nitrofreak reply :
On 5/4/2012 at 2:00 AM, J Francho said:http://bit.ly/IGiCfw
I agree that getting a book is important, too. It can shorten the learning curve. However, everything you read in the book can be learned simply by spending time on the water. Spoonplugging books was not as much as a real immediate eye opener, nor did reading it immediately improve my catch rates. What it did was teach a mindset, a methodology of reading structure and how fish relate. Good stuff, a must read, but certainly not critical. The In-Fisherman books on largemouth and smallmouth would be a better start, if we're looking at reading material.
Thanx !!!
I had seen some books with in-fisherman but none were what I was specifically looking for as far as structure and how the bass relate to it, any suggestions on which specific in-fisherman books or are you reffering to all in-fisherman books related to LMB and SMB?
J Francho reply :
There's just two that I know of: Largemouth and Smallmouth. If you're specifically interested in structure fishing, then the Buck Perry books would be very valuable.
Nitrofreak reply :
On 5/4/2012 at 2:18 AM, J Francho said:There's just two that I know of: Largemouth and Smallmouth. If you're specifically interested in structure fishing, then the Buck Perry books would be very valuable.
Cool, Thanx J !!
J Francho reply :
OK, I looked them up, they are the "Handbook of Stratgies" series. Big books from the early 90s that pretty much covered all the bases. Some of the info is dated, and there are some fantastic mullets in the photos, but it's still excellent info. Both my tattered copies were recently replaced with shiny new ones that sit on the back of the toilet. 
Raider Nation Fisher reply :
Keep a fishing log book. It helps me a TON. Secondly, get on the water and fish, fish, fish.
200racing reply :
fish with more experienced fishermen.
Jake P reply :
Put your time in on the water. Like it has been said, nothing teaches like trial and error. Something i have learned ALOT over the past year and a half.
aclark609 reply :
1. Fish as much as possible
2. Do your homework
3. Become very good at casting/flipping/pitching
4. Become versatile
Michael DiNardo reply :
On 5/4/2012 at 7:57 AM, 200racing said:fish with more experienced fishermen.
X2
Mike
loodkop reply :
Join Bass Resource and learn the search function.
Michael DiNardo reply :
Stay single and fish more.
Mike
Clash City Rocker reply :
On 5/3/2012 at 2:23 AM, 00 mod said:Learn the Texas Rig!
Jeff
x2
Traveler2586 reply :
On 5/4/2012 at 1:53 AM, Nitrofreak said:Where can I find this book? I have looked in my local book store's and the library, anywhere online I can order this?
Go to the source at: http://www.buckperry.com/index.php
jimmykm21 reply :
There are a lot of people here with much more experience than I . My suggestion is learn how to catch midday bass and add deep cranking to your arsenal.
A lot of bass fisherman think fishing shallows morning and late afternoon is the best fishing.
That's not always the case. You can pull out some monsters deep cranking in 15 to 18 feet of water.
And night fish , can't tell how many bass boats I see going back to the launch when I'm just getting ready to launch in the evening.
Some lakes it's just me and only a couple of other boats on the water. Or just me alone..
Start fishing at night.
K_Mac reply :
On 5/4/2012 at 7:57 AM, 200racing said:fish with more experienced fishermen.
There are no real shortcuts to being a good all-round fisherman. All the advice given will help to make you better. I am a much better fisherman for my time spent on this site, reading the articles and posts of folks more experienced in many techniques than me. Information is a powerful thing. There is no question about that, but until I get out on the water and put the suggestions and information into practice, it is all just theory. On the water is where the real learning happens.
The above quote is maybe the best single bit of advice given IMO. In any endeavor competing against, or working with others better than you will make you better. Fishing with better fishermen, and paying careful attention will save countless hours of doing it the hard way. Of course doing it the hard way has value also...
Traveler2586 reply :
On 5/29/2012 at 12:46 AM, K_Mac said:Fishing with better fishermen, and paying careful attention will save countless hours of doing it the hard way. Of course doing it the hard way has value also...
Frequently, better anglers are just not available to the average recreational fisherman and going out with a guide can get expensive fast. I'm not a tournament angler and really see anyone I know at the ramps; so I rely on books, video/TV and this forum for my education; and for the price you can't beat Bass Resource and it's members for information on the subject.
K_Mac reply :
Traveler2586 you are of course right that good fishermen willing to share their skills and time with others are not that easy to find. They are out there though. Over the last few years I have worked to expand my fishing circle. As a result, I am now fishing regularly with a guy I only knew through a friend a year ago. He has taught me me much about flipping, pitching, and shallow water fishing in general. For those of us who almost always find a way to bring any conversation around to fishing, there are networking opportunities out there. Making a new friend and finding a new fishing partner is easier for some of us than others, but once again paying attention to details is key.
JellyMan reply :
Fish more, experiment more, and hit up youtube for tips. Any quick tips can help load up your brain with knowledge and ideas.
But again, most important is going to be water time.
webertime reply :
Join a club, I have grown up fishing (had a fly rod in my hands at 4). I was a good fisherman and seeing things on TV/Computer are helpful there is nothing that comes close to seeing a good fisherman do their thing right in front of you. I learned more from the back of the boat in the last 2 years than I had in the previous 15 years! Read blogs for the guides in your area as well, often little nuggets of gold can be garnered from them.
shimmy reply :
agree completely with everything. Never tell yourself your good enough! Fallin in that slippery slope a few times and got it handed to me. I will never brag again when it comes to bass fishing. This site will humble you real fast.
PineappleWater reply :
Take your time and see what color lures/baits people are fishing in your lake. Also take note of the time of day and condition when you are really catching them!
out_doors_guy reply :
On 5/8/2012 at 10:55 AM, Michael DiNardo said:Stay single and fish more.
Mike
X100 lol
Seriously, there are 4 things I would tell you. Study the fish, you can't catch them consistantly without knowing them, there habits and their habitats. Keep a log, Going back and reading past entries will accelerate the learning process. Spend time on the water, preferably as many different bodies of water as you can. Nothing beats experience. And do not be afraid to experiment. It is easy to get in a rut doing the things that you have had success with in the past even though those things may not be the best for the current conditions.
A-Rob reply :
steroids
Ratherbfishing reply :
Don't be afraid to try new things.
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