Category: Fish

As bass make their way to the shallows, they will linger in spots along points and ridges, especially where flat shallows meet steep drop-offs. Migrating bass can also be found around rocky areas, emergent grasses, docks and fallen trees. These are often the best places to hook bass in early spring. What month is best […]

The striped bass catch-and-release season for the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay is open through March 31 and then will be closed the month of April. The spring trophy striped bass season will open May 1, with a limit of one fish per person per day at a minimum length of 35 inches. What […]

Early fall mimics the summer where stripers feed most heavily in the cooler periods of the day. Early morning and late afternoon is key. As fall moves along and the weather gets colder, striped bass feed more in the warmer parts of the day. The early afternoon period always seems to be best for me. […]

When the appetite of bass increases in the spring and they start to go after bigger prey, jigs with creature-like lures — such as crawfish and grub — are particularly effective. Smaller crawfish lures often work best in cold water, but if you are fishing an area with bigger bass, you can use a larger […]

Bass like to ambush wounded prey, so a beat-up worm is perfect to use, especially in shallow water. In shallow cover—wood, stumps, clumps of grass—I like to use a spinner bait with a red or pink head, and a crank bait with red hooks. The red makes the fish think the bait’s injured, and they’ll […]

Bass are hardy fish compared to many other freshwater species, but it is best to limit time out of water to under 2 minutes to give it a good chance at surviving. Warm weather will really hamper a bass’s ability to recover and survive being caught more than cold water. How old is a 10 […]

A good size of hook for bass will usually be around 1/0 or 2/0. However, you can use smaller and larger hooks depending on the type of lure you want to use and your presentation. Does hook size matter for bass? Bass fishing hook sizes range between 1, 1/0 and 2/0. The smaller size is […]

Does the moon affect bass in the vast inland acres where most bass anglers fish? The simple answer is that there is no direct scientific evidence to support a lunar effect on bass. Numerous studies have assessed largemouth and smallmouth bass movement. What is the best moon phase for bass fishing? Bass bite best during […]

For active bass in the 1- to 2-pound range, lures of 2.5 to 3.0 inches evoke the strongest responses. Smaller lures received fewer strikes, as did larger lures. Although small finesse-style baits regularly catch big bass, and small bass are sometimes taken on big baits, bass anglers still relate lure size to bass size. What […]

Prespawn Baits: Jerkbaits Cold water and jerkbaits are the bassin’ version of peas and carrots. They have a realistic minnow profile, erratic action, and suspend on the pause – which is irresistible to pre-spawn bass in water below 50 degrees. What should I throw pre-spawn? Squarebill crankbaits are the go-to lure for prespawn bass throughout […]

Green pumpkin, watermelon, and other related natural colors are excellent choices. If fishing dirty or stained waters, it helps to use a black and blue combination. Certain jigs often imitate bluegill and shad with color matching. What jig is best for bass? Best Jigs for Bass BiCO Original Jig. Terminator Pro’s Jig. Booyah Boo Jig. […]

Bass can tolerate high and low temperatures pretty well. Cook said he only pays attention to his boat’s thermometer when it’s very hot — above 85 degrees — or very cold — which to him is anything below 50. But if it’s between 55 degrees and 85 degrees, temperature really doesn’t affect bass behavior all […]

Re: What do bedding fish do after they’ve been released? There have been homing and range studies on largemouth bass and it shows that even when release in a different location, the fish can usually find their way back to the nest, often traveling more than a couple miles. What does it mean when a […]

If you are targeting spawning bass on beds, these are the best bed fishing baits to throw. Flipping jig with a craw trailer. Bladed jig with swimbait trailer. Swimbait in bluegill color. Green pumpkin tubes in 4- and 5-inch. Carolina rigged craw in natural or dark colors. What should I throw for pre-spawn bass? Prespawn […]

The spawn is when the bass goes and lays, fertilizes, and hatch all of their eggs. This will all usually take place over the course of around three to four weeks. They will search for flat, hard bottoms in order to build their nests and start the spawn. How do you know when bass are […]

Regardless of what species you are fishing for, whether that be bass or trout, or some other river dwelling fish, it is important to fish the current properly to attract more bites. In general you will want to cast upstream and allow your bait to flow downriver naturally. Where should I cast for bass? Vegetation, […]

For bass fishing, use 8 to 12 pound test monofilament or fluorocarbon line with finesse presentations using spinning gear. Bump it up to 15 or 20 pound test in heavy cover. When casting big swimbaits, crankbaits, jigs and topwater tackle, a braided main line in the 30-50 pound test range is incredibly versatile. Is 10 […]

The good news is that bass can still be caught well during the middle of the day, and if you know what you’re doing (and aren’t afraid to change tactics a bit), you can keep the bite going from launch to load. What time of day is best for bass fishing? Without question, the best […]

Whatever you call them bobber fishing has evolved into a sophisticated tool for catching bass when used in the right conditions. Why Fish With Floats? They control the depth of the bait and serve to tell you when you’re getting a bite. They give you control when fishing around grass, sunken brush and other cover […]