Spring is on the way so the Bass are headed for the beds and picking the right Bass fishing tackle for this time of year can be tricky. Do you know how to catch bedding Bass? Here are several new tips and techniques for catching these finicky fish during the spawn and I will explain them to you.
Sight fishing is one of the funnest ways to catch Bass. It is also one of the most frustrating. Bedding Bass do not bite out of hunger. They bite to defend there nest of eggs so rule number 1 is be patient and keep your distance. The goal is to see the Bass sitting on the bed but not spook them yet be close enough to make accurate cast and be able to watch your bait. Large female bass defend this nest with the utmost aggression so getting your bait in or right at the bed is critical.
Picking the right bait
Once you have found your beds the next step is picking the right lure. Bedding bass are defending the eggs from would be intruders who eat them. Bass have several enemies who eat there eggs depending on what part of the country you are in. Therefore Bass fishing tackle should vary depending on where you are fishing. If you live in the south( Below the Mason Dixon line) lizards and craw's are your best bet. If you live up north and are fishing the great lakes during the spawn the goby is your lure of choice. This little fish is well known for stealing small mouth eggs. If you are looking for a universal bait that will work well all over then there are 2. The bluegill/sunfish and the crawfish are the best choices. Any of these soft plastic baits will work.
How to fish it
There is a new log head that I am excited to tell you about. It's the stand up jig. Pairing this new jig head with a soft plastic craw makes it an awesome bed bait. This ingenious new shaky head jig stands up on end so the craw stands up with claws out like it is in defense mode. This is irresistible to a Bass. Get this Bass bait near a bed and the Bass will strike for sure. Texas rigging a stick worm or lizard is also a very good way to get the big finicky female to bite and of course old faithful, you cannot leave out the tubes. Dropping a tube into the bed is still one of the deadliest ways to get bedding Bass to bite. Natural looking soft plastic swim baits offer convincing targets for bedding Bass as well. Just get it in or near the bed and let it sit.
I hope this helps put more fish in your live well. Enjoy your next fishing trip!
Sincerely,
Tripp McKay
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