Tag: Bass

Double bass A percussive sound can also be made by smacking the strings with some or all of the fingers on the right hand in between the notes of a bassline, usually in time with the snare drum. Does slapping a bass hurt? Slap isn’t painful…. pop is. You’ll get over it with more play […]

In the slap technique, the bassist replaces the usual plucking motion of the index and middle fingers with “slaps” and “pops”. In the slap, the bassist uses the thumb to strike the strings (usually the lower E and A strings) near the base of the bass’s neck. Is slap bass difficult? Slapping can be really […]

John Richard Deacon. John Richard Deacon (born 19 August 1951) is an English retired musician, best known for being the bassist for the rock band Queen. John Deacon Instrument(s) Bass guitar Formerly of Queen Who were bassists for Queen? Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1970. The band comprised Freddie Mercury […]

9 Best Bass Guitar YouTube Channels Cover solutions. Scott’s Bass Lessons. Daric Bennett’s Bass Lessons. Travis Dykes. Anthony Muthurajah. Bass Lady. Adam Neely. The School of Bass. Who is the best player of bass? Rolling Stone Readers Pick the Top Ten Bassists of All Time John Entwistle. The clear winner in our poll was John […]

Top 10 Bassists of All Time Rank Bassist Associated Acts 1 John Entwistle The Who, Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey 2 Flea Red Hot Chili Peppers, Atoms For Peace 3 James Jamerson Motown, The Funk Brothers 4 Larry Graham Sly & The Family Stone, Graham Central Station Who is the most famous bass player? Rolling Stone […]

Todd Jensen. The band’s current lineup features Schon, a constant member, alongside keyboardist and rhythm guitarist Jonathan Cain (1980-present), lead vocalist Arnel Pineda (2007-present), drummer Deen Castronovo (1998–2015, 2021-present), keyboardist Jason Derlatka (2019-present) and bassist Todd Jensen (2022-present). Who is the new bass player in Journey? JourneyMembers Who is performing with Journey? Journey set an […]

For this reason, using baitfish and crawfish are usually the most consistent types of live bait for catching bass because these are what bass usually eat in many different places. Other popular baits are frogs and worms. What is the best food to catch bass? Young bass consume zooplankton, tiny minnows, insects, and tadpoles. Larger […]

Spinnerbaits have been a go-to lure for night time bass anglers for years. There are three key features that make spinnerbaits such a great bass catcher at night: the thump, the flash, and the movement. When throwing a spinnerbait at night, target the same general areas that you would fish during the day. What color […]

As with all things bass fishing there are no hard and fast rules but generally speaking the last hour of light, dusk, into the first hour of darkness then during the midnight to dawn hours are the most productive. Remember, this is but a general rule of thumb when fishing in the dark. Are bass […]

Even though most people catch and release smallmouth bass for the sport, you can absolutely eat them. If you’re looking for a healthy and tasty fish dinner, smallmouth is a great option. The reason that most people don’t eat smallmouth bass is that it’s considered somewhat “taboo” by anglers. What is the best size bass […]

“To strike effectively, bass often must react quickly to nearby prey,” he says. “In that situation, fast-moving or erratic lures may work best. But it’s still a feeding response. If the fish bites, the angler has succeeded in fooling it into mistakenly biting a fake. How do you strike a bass? The most typical strike […]

Yes, you can eat bass (you probably already knew that). Whether it’s freshwater bassfreshwater bassThe largemouth is the largest of the black basses, reaching a maximum recorded overall length of 29.5 in (75 cm) and a maximum unofficial weight of 25 pounds 1 ounce (11.4 kg). Sexual dimorphism is found, with the female larger than […]

In layman’s terms: Bass often get stunted in ponds due to not having enough forage (food) to support a growing population. The result is a lot of small bass and an imbalanced system. How do you attract bigger bass? Size Up. The one thing that’s obvious is that you need to use larger lures to […]

Some bass are “homers” and some are “travelers.” One study found that 90 % of the bass caught, tagged and released were recaptured within 100 yards of the release point. Another study found that over 90% of the bass tagged and released moved a great distance, many traveled up to 16 miles away. How old […]

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 one or more metal blades shaped so as […]

Pan-frying is a simple but delicious way to cook sea bass – it only takes a few minutes and crisping up the skin adds flavour and texture to the finished dish. Do you leave the skin on bass? If you’ve scaled your bass, you may want to keep the skin on for cooking but it’s […]

Whole sea bass have sharp fins and a thick layer of scales that need to be removed prior to cooking. The skin can be removed but chefs usually leave it on – it’s a great source of nutrients and has takes on a lovely colour and texture once it meets a hot pan of oil. […]

It is still a delicious fish with an almost buttery flavor. There is a brininess to the white meat. It can get a little fishy, but should not be overly so. Like smallmouth bass, striped bass have a sweetness to them. Is bass a good eating fish? This is a saltwater fish and the bass […]

Bass spend most of their time in lakes and rivers with plentiful fresh water. They tend to congregate in mossy, sheltered areas to prey on smaller fish, such as minnows. The best time to fish for bass is May through July, using minnows, crayfish, night crawlers, jigs, crank baits and spinner baits. What is the […]

While eating bass does have its benefits, like most things, there is a point where you can have too many. There are trace amounts of mercury in most types of bass fish, so experts recommend that adults have no more than six fillets a month to give their body time to process out the excess. […]