Why do you fish for bass? 2024
813basstard reply :
Why? So many other tasty species out there. So many bigger ones. So many more predictable ones. Saltwater buddies give me a hard time but timing up the tides, slapping a shrimp on a 1 oz and throwing it close to a bridge pilling isn’t exactly angling to me. Man, I think I’m at the point where figuring them out is as fun as catching them. There’s magic on the water at daybreak with a top water, or junebug worm when it’s 157 degrees outside and there’s 2 waters left in the cooler but your thumb is raw from lipping so many that day. I’m not sure they get that part..so why do we fish for bass?
BuzzHudson19c reply :
Because trout are sissy fish!!!
Glaucus reply :
Plentiful, easy to catch, put up a good fight, can be handled with ease, lots of fun techniques to use to catch them. They're just a fun fish and the fishing is still enjoyable if you're not necessarily catching.
MassYak85 reply :
At least in my local waters they are the dominant predator. If I lived in Muskie territory my feelings may be different. I do have some pike near me that I sometimes target.
Glaucus reply :
Also, most bass anglers are sport fishermen so how a fish tastes is irrelevant.
BigAngus752 reply :
On 6/10/2018 at 10:11 AM, Glaucus said:easy to catch
I fish for bass because I catch catfish, carp, bluegill, and tons of crappie by accident. Too easy to catch those. I don't fish for bass as much as I "hunt" for bass. It takes study and planning to catch bass; where, when, with what. For me it's a real challenge. A real hunt on the water. I can't image it will ever get easy for me, but if it does I will probably move on to something else.
Happybeerbuzz reply :
There are several complicated reasons. First, I have to be in the right mood to soak bait. Second, I am about 100+ miles inland, and time is already an issue for me. Third, my father was a bass fisherman. Fourth, as someone pointed out, there are so many different techniques to fish for bass that are all applicable at different times which keeps it interesting. Fifth, as a consequence to all the different viable techniques which center on bass fishing, it allows for a rich and interesting sub-community of which this forum is a part. Six, the feeling of knowing that I caught at least one more fish than the guys I fish with. I'm sure I'm missing some stuff, but this is what comes to mind.
soflabasser reply :
Some of the reasons I fish for bass are the following;
1. They exist in large numbers where I live in South Florida.
2. Big bass remind me of groupers, which is one of my favorite fish to catch.
3. I like catching fish on topwaters and bass like topwaters.
4. I want to break all my bass fishing PB's ( biggest bass, most bass in 1 day, top 5 bass,etc) since it is challenging and I enjoy challenges.
5. All I need is 60 minutes or less to catch a bass where I live, so I can go on a quick fishing trip and expect to catch a bass.
Glaucus reply :
On 6/10/2018 at 10:31 AM, BigAngus752 said:I fish for bass because I catch catfish, carp, bluegill, and tons of crappie by accident. Too easy to catch those. I don't fish for bass as much as I "hunt" for bass. It takes study and planning to catch bass; where, when, with what. For me it's a real challenge. A real hunt on the water. I can't image it will ever get easy for me, but if it does I will probably move on to something else.
Hunting the lunkers is a challenge, but, in my opinion, the fish itself is not challenging. They're just fun. You can go to any bass pond and throw soft plastics and catch several fish. You can go to any lake and, with a little knowledge, identify where they will be. It is indeed hard to consistently find the quality bass, but I'm speaking generally.
As for your comment about moving on to something else should it become easy for you, well, we have different reasons for bass fishing, then. For me it's a passion. It's something that I love. Difficulty or lack thereof has no impact on this passion of mine.
BigAngus752 reply :
On 6/10/2018 at 10:40 AM, Glaucus said:Hunting the lunkers is a challenge, but, in my opinion, the fish itself is not challenging. They're just fun. You can go to any bass pond and throw soft plastics and catch several fish. You can go to any lake and, with a little knowledge, identify where they will be. It is indeed hard to consistently find the quality bass, but I'm speaking generally.
As for your comment about moving on to something else should it become easy for you, well, we have different reasons for bass fishing, then. For me it's a passion. It's something that I love. Difficulty or lack thereof has no impact on this passion of mine.
Clearly I am not nearly at your level yet!
Glaucus reply :
On 6/10/2018 at 11:04 AM, BigAngus752 said:Clearly I am not nearly at your level yet!
You may be getting the wrong idea. My abilities are simply average or perhaps above average in terms of bass fishermen. Perhaps I am blessed to have excellent waters. It's the same anywhere I've been though, if the population is good and healthy. I think at worst anyone can throw a wacky Senko and catch some bass from any decent pond. That's not to say you'll be walking away having caught anything but some dinks and maybe a 2 or 3 pounder. But the fish is a very catchable and predictable species.
StrikePrince reply :
Because setting the hook on a jig bite is one of the most fun things in the world. And the anticipation of that moment fuels everything...
Bluebasser86 reply :
I don't eat fish, so taste is irrelevant. Long way to the ocean from Kansas. If your buddies can figure out how to catch big wipers, flatheads, or blues more regularly than I can catch big bass they have something really special, bass really aren't that hard to catch. Other than catfish and carp there's not many bigger fish in Kansas. I'm an avid multispecies angler though, so I go after all of them.
I fish for bass because each day is like figuring out a puzzle and I like the challenge.
BigAL reply :
The challenge of getting double digit bass,trying to master all the different techniques and being on the water.
Catt reply :
Cause
I love fishing in the spring
Spinner baits with a fling
I love pitching in the brush
Rat-L-Traps in a rush
I love that big bump
When you flip by a stump
I love flying across the lake
The sound a 2 stroke makes
I love fishing in grass
Kicking bass's @$$
I love hawgs on a bed
Trying to hit em on the head
And I love twins! ????
LadiMopar reply :
Used to be a multi species fishing human, happy to catch most anything....then....magic happened.The first time I caught a 3+ pounder on a 4ft ultra light rod with 4# test and an itty bitty reel...she leapt out of the water, tossed her head, flashing those beautiful gill plates...I was hooked, or maybe more to the truth...she hooked me!
And with that said, I'm off to hitch up the trailer and head out in search of another magical green fish!
The early worm gets the fish! ????????????????
thinkingredneck reply :
I love the feel of a Bass hitting a T rig worm! Or a jig. Or seeing a blow up on a frog. Or fly rod popper. I love the anticipation and concentration. And I love that "gorilla in a phone booth" fight.
And there are so many baits and flies to try. Figuring out their mood is a puzzle.
They are one of the species that has actually benefitted from our messing with the environment.
Oregon Native reply :
Truly love all species of fish and fish for them and have from ocean to ocean but bass is very high on my list. Thanks to BASS I have gotten to fish from coast to coast in competitions that I never really dreamed of fishing from my old cold water state of Oregon. Now I live in Tennessee and there's a ton of bass fishing opportunities and I'm fishing the FLW's (state team)
To me ....bass offer a challenge unlike the other species.....especially in competitions where you think you may have have them patterned.....so humbling. Enjoy the camaraderie of the clubs and fishing on the road traveling to different lakes....guess I'm addicted.
jbmaine reply :
I've fished for just about everything in this neck of the woods, both fresh and salt, and I have to say my first fishing "love" is fly fishing rivers for trout. In an ideal world that's all I'd do. However in the real world I fish for bass because,
bass waters are numerus in this area, good trout rivers, not so much.
My wife loves to fish but because of disabilities can only use a lite rod, so fresh water bass fishing is a good fit, salt water not so much.
We can bass fish from ice out to ice in.
Bass fishing is fun and it's easy and convenient for my wife and I to do together.
scaleface reply :
When I was a kid , I loved going into tackle shops and looking at the bass lures . I remember buying my first bass lure , a"Mirro Lure Jointed Catfish" and taking it down to the river too try it out . The action was mesmerizing but never caught a fish on it . I was hooked though .
Rahlow reply :
Cause I wanna be like all my hero’s here who catch fish with the greatest of ease. Lol
I guess if I fished farm or private ponds and not 1,000+ acre lakes I could catch em anytime I wanted to, the fact for me that it’s fishin’ and not just go catch em is what appeals to me, plus bass fishin your always or generally on the move, not sittin watching a bobber,
ww2farmer reply :
From a young age I was drawn to the old Bassmaster's TV show, and bass have always been abundant and (sometimes) easy to catch around here.
Ariffy reply :
Sometimes the pike and musky don't bite
scaleface reply :
I like the smells and sounds .I'm watching the bassmasrter at Sabine right now and watching the guys fish the canals , hearing the insects and frogs and i can almost smell it . I fish an irrigation canal and it smell's like bull heads . Its one of the best bass spots I know of .
Bass_Fishing_Socal reply :
Because that only fish in town that I can catch without touching slimy worm and stinky bait. LOL I don't know how to catch crappies.
Eric J reply :
I enjoy fishing for many species... but I'll take a day of bass hunting over any other.
Can't really explain it analytically because I fish for fun, adventure, passion and sport but as someone said, it's like constantly trying to figure out a puzzle. It's figuring out the tap; is that a fish or a stump?
Finding that spot... we all know the one.
Ultimately it's that strike and set when the fish sprays up and out of the water then dives down while I wrestle the rod and check drag. Always feel good when I land a fish but never so much as when I land a hawg... even if it's a HAWG only in my mind... ????
RPreeb reply :
On 6/10/2018 at 9:23 AM, 813basstard said:Why? So many other tasty species out there. So many bigger ones. So many more predictable ones. Saltwater buddies give me a hard time but timing up the tides, slapping a shrimp on a 1 oz and throwing it close to a bridge pilling isn’t exactly angling to me. Man, I think I’m at the point where figuring them out is as fun as catching them. There’s magic on the water at daybreak with a top water, or junebug worm when it’s 157 degrees outside and there’s 2 waters left in the cooler but your thumb is raw from lipping so many that day. I’m not sure they get that part..so why do we fish for bass?
Because they are there...........................
..............or at least because I hope they are there.
Columbia Craw reply :
All the stuff. I love the stuff. I also like bass fishing because each trip is a puzzle. You apply your knowledge as best as you can and try and figure where the pieces go. That's part of the fun and challenge. Diversity at it's best: both in habitat and in anglers. It's also the means to be humbled without hurting your feelings too bad.
OCdockskipper reply :
I fish for bass because it is an active pursuit, going to the fish instead of waiting for them to come to you. It is more challenging than fishing for bluegill, but not hours of tedium like fishing for muskie. There are different techniques and the fish change their moods often, so you are rewarded when you figure out the puzzle. They are a curious fish, not as spooky as carp but won't bite just anything. Even an average sized fish will put on a fight and often an acrobatic show, but the fight isn't something that requires physical therapy at the end of the day. They are hardier than trout, but do require some attention on your part when releasing alive. A large specimen will literally take your breath away when their massive head breaks the surface of the water. Most important, any fish that you can land by grabbing their mouth is just too cool.
Steve1357 reply :
Ray Scott and Hank Parker.....
DINK WHISPERER reply :
This is just like the "why doesn't everybody like fishing" thread.
Koz reply :
Because I like to catch big fish, but not fish big enough to eat ME.
B_Rose12 reply :
I’ve fished just about every way there is except offshore fishing for tuna and marlin and such. But bass fishing, for me, just drives me more then anything else. I love to think thoroughly about stuff and having a strategy. I guess that’s why I love to play golf if I’m not fishing for bass. Plus I love seeing a bass slam a topwater bait, seeing my line move or snap when I have a jig on, setting the hook on a jig, and how my heart starts racing when I see it’s a quality bass I’ve got hooked up.
NittyGrittyBoy reply :
Eh there's alot more to saltwater fishing than your giving credit too. 1oz sinker and shrimp ain't the only way to fish
@813basstard I'm assuming the 813 is your area code. I grew up around Tampa, Fla and if that's where you are you need to get on to some big snooks and gator trout you'll be hooked! Especially throwing topwater
813basstard reply :
On 6/11/2018 at 12:33 PM, NittyGrittyBoy said:Eh there's alot more to saltwater fishing than your giving credit too. 1oz sinker and shrimp ain't the only way to fish
@813basstard I'm assuming the 813 is your area code. I grew up around Tampa, Fla and if that's where you are you need to get on to some big snooks and gator trout you'll be hooked! Especially throwing topwater
Yes you are correct on both accounts. Seems like I need new saltwater fishing buddies.
the reel ess reply :
Around here (SC piedmont region) you have a few choices for species. There are stripers, blue and channel cats, crappie, all species of bream and largemouth. There are a few others like carp, pickerel and bowfin that most people don't target. There are some smallies and stocked trout within an hour's drive of here, but on small rivers and harder to access. So locally (in a 10 mile radius) my choices are channel cats, crappie, bream and bass. I do most of my fishing within that radius because I hate to fight the motorboat crowds. I'll fish for any of those occasionally, but when it comes to overall knowledge of a species and my ability to consistently catch them from the kayak with the equipment I have, the largemouth is the only one that is constantly accessible. It's pretty much in every water in this state. Anywhere I can put my kayak in I can catch largemouth.
And they're just plain more fun to catch.
TroxBox reply :
Ugh... what a topic!!
I actually got asked this question a couple of weeks ago by my cousin when my wife and I were visiting Austin and I was unable to give a solid answer other than the smart "to get away from her" remark as I nodded at my wife (Jokingly of course!). My lack of a response really got my gears turning about her question... I mean, I've been fishing all of my life! How could I not answer what would seem to be the easiest of questions??
Then during my next time out on the water, it hit me...
You see, I was diagnosed with ADD in high school due to my inability to concentrate for longer than 5 mins on just about anything. I mean, who could when there are always so many things going on, right?! At least that's how my mind works... But that being said, I could always hit the water and lose myself BASS FISHING for hours without any distractions, doing nothing else. cast after cast. fully focused the entire time.
Growing up, I did some cat fishing, some live bait fishing, etc etc, but never found any enjoyment in those activities. For me, when I would just cast out a liver or live bait and let the pole sit, I could never focus on what I was doing. I found that staring at my rod tip or a bobber for hours just left me bored, distracted, not mentally present, and as I grew older, it would just end up becoming an excuse to drink beer. I would find myself thinking about school, work, why my ex girlfriend is such a horrible person, you name it. I was never really there.
But when I bass fish (game fish)... something magical happens that I have never been able to experience outside of the activity. My mind empties... and for the first time since the last time, I am not worried, angry, stressed, or anything... I am just bass fishing.
With bass fishing, both my hands and mind are kept totally occupied. The 10 different ways to fish each lure, the research and knowledge of color selections and when to use them, the time of day, water temp, moon phase, and everything else that goes into bass fishing effectively completely consumes my body and mind. During that time, I am not concerned about next weeks meetings at work, chores at home, or anything that could possible be stressful about life. I am just fishing, absolutely submerged into the moment, and finally living free from those burdens that life can bring... at least until I trailer the boat XD
And that, my friend... is why I keep chunking those lures.
A-Jay reply :
I like to "fish".
Grew up fishing ponds & small lakes in New England.
Then my 28 yr stint in the Coast Guard offered plenty of saltwater action.
Inshore & especially offshore opportunities were many and I took full advantage of each & every one.
Later I graduated to surf casting for Striped Bass - that one lasted a good 15 years and became quite an addiction.
Have since retired to the North Woods of MI.
And while chasing bass (mostly the brown variety) does occupy a good chunk of my time on the water, I'm not immune to angling for any one of the many other sweet water species that inhabit the cool, clean & deep water's here.
Good Times.
A-Jay
Catt reply :
Why do you fish for bass?
To old to chase women & it cost a lot less!
HeyCoach reply :
I grew up with dad taking us to a small county lake. I remember him showing me a clinch knot, fishing with crickets/earthworms, and small rooster tails.
I remember when I was about 4 or so I let down a worm straight down off the walkway of the pier and all of a sudden that bobber disappears. The drag starts screaming on my little Zebco 33 and the rod tip about touches my hands. I ended up having a 5.5lb largemouth that dad had to grab the line and help me pull up out of the lake.
WRB reply :
On 6/10/2018 at 9:23 AM, 813basstard said:Why? So many other tasty species out there. So many bigger ones. So many more predictable ones. Saltwater buddies give me a hard time but timing up the tides, slapping a shrimp on a 1 oz and throwing it close to a bridge pilling isn’t exactly angling to me. Man, I think I’m at the point where figuring them out is as fun as catching them. There’s magic on the water at daybreak with a top water, or junebug worm when it’s 157 degrees outside and there’s 2 waters left in the cooler but your thumb is raw from lipping so many that day. I’m not sure they get that part..so why do we fish for bass?
Don't knock saltwater fishing by characterizing as bait fishing. All types of sportfishing offer whatever you want to put into it wether it be Golden Trout in a remote High Seirra lake or stream, big tuna and Marlin crashing baitfish at sunrise off the Baja coast, the call of a loon in a remote wilderness Canadian lake or bass fishing at your lake, it's all good.
Tom
rtwvumtneer6 reply :
It's challenging, and humbling. Once you think you have it figured out, its time to go back to the drawing board because they moved, conditions changed or they just don't want what you're throwing.
For me, the fishing starts before I even pick up a rod and reel, and the rewards of the time and effort for it to all come together is what keeps me coming back.
813basstard reply :
On 6/12/2018 at 7:32 AM, WRB said:Don't knock saltwater fishing by characterizing as bait fishing. All types of sportfishing offer whatever you want to put into it wether it be Golden Trout in a remote High Seirra lake or stream, big tuna and Marlin crashing baitfish at sunrise off the Baja coast, the call of a loon in a remote wilderness Canadian lake or bass fishing at your lake, it's all good.
Tom
No, no your correct on this..it’s just most of the dudes I know get a dozen shrimp, three dozen Miller Lites. Wife laughes when I return home in the 3rd grade with a Key West grunt and a sun burn.
gimruis reply :
On 6/10/2018 at 11:13 PM, Ariffy said:Sometimes the pike and musky don't bite
Come up here to Minnesota, the pike are ALWAYS biting.
I didn't used to to a lot of bass fishing. I mostly walleye and pan fished because it was all about harvesting fish to eat. Its not like that anymore. I go because I enjoy it and mostly practice catch and release or selective harvest. Many of the lakes and rivers around here have good bass populations and very few people target them.
WVU-SCPA reply :
Spent the first 20 years fishing with a fly rod in my hand chasing trout at any chance. Sure, I would hit any body of water to catch any species of fish, but never would go out of the way to catch a bass.
Was introduced to the "tournament" style of bass fishing about 14 months ago. It has became an obsession with the amount of gear I've compiled, techniques I've learned, and most importantly the hours spent on the water. The years of reading water on a small stream and matching the hatch have been trumped by a different kind of reading the water and matching the hatch. Or maybe its the same thing and any day fishing is a good day.
the reel ess reply :
On 6/10/2018 at 9:23 AM, 813basstard said:Why? So many other tasty species out there. So many bigger ones. So many more predictable ones. Saltwater buddies give me a hard time but timing up the tides, slapping a shrimp on a 1 oz and throwing it close to a bridge pilling isn’t exactly angling to me. Man, I think I’m at the point where figuring them out is as fun as catching them. There’s magic on the water at daybreak with a top water, or junebug worm when it’s 157 degrees outside and there’s 2 waters left in the cooler but your thumb is raw from lipping so many that day. I’m not sure they get that part..so why do we fish for bass?
Good point. I didn't think about it until I reread your post, but I just don't like live bait fishing. When i've gone saltwater fishing, it's been inshore with artificials. Though the artificial has usually involved a Gulp mullet in some way. It's more fun for me to cast and retrieve.
Tennessee Boy reply :
I love the sport of Bass Fishing. It's a sport. You can watch it on TV, you can read books about it, you can buy all the necessary stuff to participate in it yourself, and you can compete yourself at various levels. It's possible that I might enjoy drum fishing as much or even more but drum fishing is not a sport. There is no drumresource.com, and there are no drum tournaments that I'm aware of. It's kind of like golf. People have come up with variations on golf like playing with soccer balls. It might be fun but it's not real golf and when you switch to playing golf with a soccer ball you give up all the tradition, history, and all the industry support that real golf provides. Same with Bass Fishing. It's not Bass Fishing unless you are fishing for bass.
Mbirdsley reply :
I have a couple reasons. 1st I grew up fishing salmon and steel head fishing out of Frankfort on Lake Michigan. My brother still has s Lake Michigan boat. I love being on the big lake, if you have never been on the big lake you need to take a charter out of Frankfort or any where north of ludington. The scenery will take your breath away. Someday I hope to get to the point of having a big lake boat and the associated equipment but, right now it isn’t in the cards financially. A person between boat and (used) bare bones equipment will probably run you north of $10,000 before you even hit the water. Than there is storage docking fees and maintaining a 20-35ft Lake Michigan boat which, is a job in its self. I’m not saying there are not expenses in bass fishing or boat maintance. The expenses in bass fishing just seem more manageable.
2nd Trolling after a while gets boring. I was just practicing flipping yesterday. There are plenty of techniques to master in bass fishing.
3rd I grew up eating fish and love eating fish. The wife does not. So it dosent really make a lot sense for me to catch a lot of fish to eat. Deep lake trolling once you hook a fish it’s a basically a fight to the death. Once you get it to the boat the fish is exhausted And/or if it’s hooked from deep water it will never survive release being brought up from 75-150 foot of water. Also, certain times of the year it gets to hot to successful release a stream trout in Michigan.
3rd for some reason I have always like bass equipment. Maybe it was all those years of watching bill dance as a kid on Tnn. I like all the lures, the bait cast reels, and rods. I always want to figure out how certain lures work and what makes a fish eat it. I also like making my own lures
4th bass are pretty wide spread in Michigan. Basically every lake, stream, creek, and pot hole has them .
5th I can do it by myself. I’d like to find a fishing partner. For right now though, fishing by myself Is fine. I can launch and fish from my tin can or a bass boat once I get one. With a big lake boat it is basically a two man operation with one guy setting/watching lines and the other driving. Also docking procedures are a pain docking a big 30 footer by your self.
Soggy Donut reply :
I started in the inshore fishing world (saltwater) and have no problems catching plenty of speckled trout and redfish.
But I love bass because they are a greater sport fish.
whitwolf reply :
I grew up fishing for table fare. I can't point to anything specific other than I love to fish. I honestly didn't choose those Green fish, they chose me. I know that sounds cliche but it's very clear I was going to bass fish.
It was and still is today a thrill to catch bass. If my wife wants to I will pan fish and like to see her smile.BUT for me it's that Green fish that drives me!
Lastly, the older I have gotten the more I cherish every trip and all the sights, sounds, and memories. I never take any trip for granted.
Russ E reply :
my grandfather had 7 ponds in southern Iowa loaded with huge bass.
I started fishing for them when I was 12 years old and was instantly addicted.
I moved up to tournament fishing Iowa lakes and the Mississippi river, when I was in my twenties.
Now I just bass fish the local Kansas lakes and reservoirs for fun.
After 43 years of bass fishing, I still get an adrenaline rush, when I hook a big fish.
That is why I fish for bass.
NittyGrittyBoy reply :
On 6/12/2018 at 10:47 PM, Tennessee Boy said:There is no drumresource.com, and there are no drum tournaments that I'm aware of.
We happen to have red drum and speckled seatrout tournaments on the Ga Coast. Just saying...
Gundog reply :
Why do I fish for bass? Because shooting them would be wrong...……...just WRONG!
Ksam1234 reply :
It’s fun and exciting , the adrenaline pump when you get a huge hawg on the other line. It’s relaxing to get out on the water at 5 am , before anyone is out, before the animals wake up, before the day starts and just watch the sunrise. It’s easier to target bass than other species for me and bc it’s what my fiancé’s brkther got me into. He is a huge huge fisherman and now he is fighting for his life with leukemia so I fish for him
Bankbeater reply :
It's fun.
IneedaNewScreenName-0983452 reply :
I am new to the forum and would like to know other bass fisherman's reasons for bass fishing and if they can relate to my 5 reasons. Here is a link to my 5 reasons. (1) I love the scenery. (2) It's a challenge. (3) Triggering different bass strikes. (4) I'm passionate about bass fishing. (5) It's therapeutic. I would love to hear you all's reasons for bass fishing or fishing in general. I look forward to having a great conversation about this topic and future topics with all in the future. I love fishing and it's something I try to do everyday.....
shovelmouth83 reply :
i have to go with 5 It's therapeutic. also 2 it is and can be a challenge. also you can travel and do it. their are strippers in the oceans that are a challenge also.
IgotWood reply :
I have to admit, growing up in New England I fished saltwater my entire life. My father and I always clowned on bass fishing saying it was easy, and that it required no skill. Additionally, bass fishing just simply is not as popular in New England as it is in other parts of the country.
Frisbie385 reply :
On 6/10/2018 at 9:43 AM, BuzzHudson19c said:Because trout are sissy fish!!!
Agreed but man are they fun to catch on a fly rod
Choporoz reply :
On 6/11/2018 at 5:47 AM, OCdockskipper said:I fish for bass because it is an active pursuit, going to the fish instead of waiting for them to come to you. It is more challenging than fishing for bluegill, but not hours of tedium like fishing for muskie. There are different techniques and the fish change their moods often, so you are rewarded when you figure out the puzzle. They are a curious fish, not as spooky as carp but won't bite just anything. Even an average sized fish will put on a fight and often an acrobatic show, but the fight isn't something that requires physical therapy at the end of the day. They are hardier than trout, but do require some attention on your part when releasing alive. A large specimen will literally take your breath away when their massive head breaks the surface of the water. Most important, any fish that you can land by grabbing their mouth is just too cool.
Sums up my thoughts exactly. I have fished for lots of different species, but I most prefer being an active participant in a dynamic, challenging pursuit.
BassWhole! reply :
I didn't watch the video, but I bass fish for two reasons,
cause I enjoy it, and to catch bass.
The whole commeraderie, socializing, watching sunrises, commuting with nature thing I can do without a fishing rod.
Squarebill79 reply :
I don't fish exclusively for bass. I like to fish year around so I kind of have a schedule that I follow every year.
January-February, ice fishing for trout and panfish
March-Walleye fishing rivers, trout fishing
April-May, crappie and bluegill, bass once the bite picks up in Mid-May
June-August, Bass and Catfish
September-November, Bass and Walleye
December-Walleye, early ice fishig
Some of the reasons I fish for Bass
-Enjoy being outside and nature
-I like getting on Google Earth, searching out new ponds, looking for spots on a pond that might be productive, look at the wind direction and how it will be blowing that particular day on a body of water
-I enjoy the challenge of catching them on different lures, learning new techniques
-I enjoy the pursuit of the trophys
.ghoti. reply :
On 6/10/2018 at 3:42 PM, Catt said:Cause
I love fishing in the spring
Spinner baits with a fling
I love pitching in the brush
Rat-L-Traps in a rush
I love that big bump
When you flip by a stump
I love flying across the lake
The sound a 2 stroke makes
I love fishing in grass
Kicking bass's @$$
I love hawgs on a bed
Trying to hit em on the head
And I love twins! ????
Somebody sems to be channeling Dr Suess.
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