Tag: Bass

And yes, they do heal from smaller holes in their lips, like all fish do. Its like if someone gets their ear pierced, if they don’t keep an earring in it, the hole will close up. Do holes in fish mouth heal? Fish that are classified as ‘Bony Fish’ which is the majority of fish […]

The jerkbait is a staple of cold water fishing for smallmouth and largemouth anglers alike. Baitfish will suspend in the water column during cold weather which makes a jerkbait a perfect choice for mimicking the forage bass are keying in on. What is the best bass bait for cold weather? Here are 5 confidence baits […]

In most areas, largemouth bass normally live about six to eight years if not caught by fishermen or eaten by larger fish. Although bluegill provide an abundant source of forage to support bass populations, they will overpopulate and stunt if not tightly controlled through fishing and bass predation. What size bass should I remove from […]

Usually, anything between 8-20 pounds would be considered a trophy bass. There is an argument that to be considered a trophy largemouth bass, the fish must be at least 51% of the world record. This idea would mean that a bass would need to weigh at least 11 pounds, 3 ounces to be considered a […]

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 is the best […]

Five Awesome Winter Bass Baits #1 – Jerkbait. The suspending jerkbait is no secret to coldwater bass anglers. Jerkbaits as topwaters. #2 – Blade bait. #3 – Lipless crankbait. #4 – Wacky worm. #5 – Jig. Beat the cold to boat the bass. What colors are best for bass in the winter? Black/blue is the […]

Spring is king The fish begin moving towards shallow areas in search of a good place to spawn. During the pre-spawn period, when water temperatures generally range from 50 to 65 degrees, the weather can have a huge impact on the fishing. What month is the best for bass fishing? April is the best month […]

What is the best bait for largemouth bass? In terms of live bait, fish (like shiners, minnows, or shad) and crawfish work very well since these are what bass usually eat. Because largemouth bass are carnivorous, the best artificial baitsartificial baitsA spinnerbait is any of a family of fishing lures that get their name from […]

Bass Fishing Massachusetts: 12 Best Fishing Spots in Massachusetts Upper Mystic Lake. Pontoosuc Lake. Wachusett Reservoir. Long Pond. Quabbin Reservoir. Norton Reservoir. Big Sandy Pond. Connecticut River. Where are the biggest bass in Massachusetts? Massachusetts freshwater catch & release records Species Length Water Largemouth Bass 25.00 Mashpee-Wakeby Pond, Mashpee Largemouth Bass 25.00 Mashpee-Wakeby Pond, Mashpee […]

Pre-Spawn is the time of year before bass move up onto their beds. It’s usually late winter or early spring, but really depends on weather patterns in your part of the country. Generally, you’ll start seeing bass in “pre-spawn” mode when the water temperatures start to rise from the mid 40’s into the 50’s. What […]

March is always a good month in Florida for Trophy Bass. Not only can you catch them on wild shiners, but you can also catch them on top water lures. Buzzbaits and toads will draw some vicious strikes and some fun action on the waters of Lake Toho and the entire Kissimmee Chain. What should […]

The most fundamental rule is to fish brightly colored baits in dingy or muddy water and light, subtle colors in clear water. The logic here is that a bass’ visibility is hampered by silt, and colors like chartreuse, yellow and orange are easier to see than bone, pumpkinseed and smoke. What color is best for […]

Outside of red and green, many dark colors appear quite similar to bass, which are unable to make highly selective decisions based on those dark colors like blue and black. Likewise, bass cannot readily distinguish between very bright colors, like chartreuse and white. What is a basses favorite color? Studies have shown that bass are […]

Big largemouth bass tend to lurk the dirtiest looking sections of water rather than the clear open water. Big bass drive many anglers crazy because they will hide out in the middle of thick cover, not along the edge like some one to two-pounders. What time of day are bass most active? In Conclusion. Most […]

“This is why topwater may be the best bait to throw during those time frames when the fish aren’t biting. Because you’re really pulling that predator’s strings. What do you do if your fish aren’t biting? 10 Tips for When the Fish Won’t Bite Change out your lure. If the fish aren’t biting, give them […]

Bass don’t make big moves when conditions suddenly get tough, but they will reposition to a nearby location that provides them more comfort. For example, if you’ve been catching them under overcast conditions and it gets sunny, bass will move closer to cover and are less likely to chase a bait. What do you do […]

Bass bite best during a seven day period where a new moon is on the fourth day of that week. Bass also aggressively feed during the week of a full moon so fish three days each side of the full moon. During a 90 minute period surrounding the two major and minor periods. A full […]

Lateral Monocular Vision of Bass Vision to its sides is monocular (sees with one eye) and farsighted providing at most a viewing distance no more than 50 feet in clear water. What is the best depth to catch bass? To start, an angler’s best bet is to look around 10 feet in depth for the […]

Color is an obvious factor when choosing a lure. Let your experience be your guide, but listen to the science, too. Bass see colors as bright, green, red and dark—and that’s about it. What colors do bass see best at night? Bass apparently do see color. Their vision is strongest in the areas of medium-red […]

Best Baits to Catch Muddy Water Bass Spinnerbait. Big, flashy profile moves a lot of water. Crankbaits. Shallow divers, particularly squarebills shimmy through the murky water. Bladed Swim Jigs. Jigs. Texas Rigs. What do you put in muddy water for bass? Spinnerbaits, wobbling jigs (i.e. “Chatterbaits”), crankbaits with rattle chambers, and crankbaits or other swimming […]