Instincts, instincts, instincts...
It's a bass' instincts you need to study (and use against him)if you want to be a local bass fishing legend.Today we're going to go through a bunch of techniques that trigger certian instincts in a bass' brain,to make him more likely to hit your baits and lures. Pay special attention to the "wounded fish" secret revealed below...
It's a doozy when used properly.because if you use it, it doesn't really matter what technique you use.
The big bass will fire right into your spot in a mad frenzy... and it won't take much to trigger strikes.It really is the great equalizer,and I know of no simplier way to have a day of fishing like none other... one everyone will remember for the rest of their lives.Now it's time to figure out how to tap into a bass' inner instincts - and get that bite!
Here we go...
There are several popular techniques for catching Largemouth bass. I will describe some of them in this article and hopefully point you in the right direction in your search for more fish.One of the more popular methods of catching big fish is called "pitching" or "flipping".
This method of fishing requires patience and stealth. You will need a rod that islonger than usual, generally about six and a half to seven and a half feet long. Your reel should be very powerful and should be filled with heavy line, at least twenty pound test monofilament.
When using this method of fishing you are targeting specific fish holding near specific areas of cover. You generally will "pitch" your lure no more thantwenty to thirty fee from the boat. You therefore need to be very quiet and discreet in reaching your spot.Even a trolling motor is too loud when you start to get very close. This is a great approach for inactive fish. It works often on hot summer days when the fish will not otherwise bite. You objective is simply to put your bait right under the nose of the fish.Because you are fishing heavy cover you need to be ready for any strikes. It is imperative you set your hook quick and horse the fish away from the heavy cover you caught him under. This is why the long heavy rod and heavy line are used.
Topwater fishing is another excellent method for catching Largemouth Bass. It is considered by many to be the most exciting way to fish. Watching the fish attack your bait and not just feeling it can be a thrill. It can also be a hindrance if you do not know how to react. It is very important to wait until you feel a strike before you setthe hook.Novice fisherman will often jerk their bait when they see the fish tailing their lure. This will in fact pull the bait away from the fish before it has had a chance to engulf it. When fishing in a topwater style the key concept to remember is to employ an erratic retrieve.
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