Bass Fishing (Being Patient)

Sometimes I believe that this whole world is geared toward having everything that we want immediately. I am the same way. I see something interesting online, then I want it now, not later, now. Fishing seems to be the same way. We all go out fishing wanting to catch a fish immediately. However, many times this will not be the case. Especially for the weekend angler. Fishing on the weekends already puts you at a disadvantage because of all the other fishermen. But then to add to your disadvantage, you go out trying to fish as fast as possible so you can hurry up and catch a fish. Or maybe you try to beat everybody to that great fishing whole. There's nothing wrong with this, but I think sometimes this can hurt our chances of catching fish.Sometimes we should just slow down. I am a firm believer that there are more bass around any fishing location than we will ever know. I just think that they have to be tricked into biting sometimes. Other times they might just kill any lure you throw at them. More often than not, I think that we just overlook bass because they do not bite with our first cast. I have countless stories of when I have casted at one place for up to an hour or more and didn't catch anything. I'm talking about just one little spot that is probably 20 feet wide. But I knew that fish should be there, so I just stayed. And then I was finally rewarded with a 5 lb bass. That has happened so many times I couldn't tell you all of them. I would challenge you that next time you go fishing and you are in a location that you know should have some fish, just try to slow down a little. Try casting at the same location for a while. Just put that trolling motor on low so you will not be tempted to go anywhere and sit. You might just be surprised at what will happen. Hope you enjoyed this not so random blog.

Understanding Bass Sense of Taste and Smell

Sometimes I believe that this whole world is geared toward having everything that we want immediately. I am the same way. I see something interesting online, then I want it now, not later, now. Fishing seems to be the same way. We all go out fishing wanting to catch a fish immediately. However, many times this will not be the case. Especially for the weekend angler. Fishing on the weekends already puts you at a disadvantage because of all the other fishermen. But then to add to your disadvantage, you go out trying to fish as fast as possible so you can hurry up and catch a fish. Or maybe you try to beat everybody to that great fishing whole. There's nothing wrong with this, but I think sometimes this can hurt our chances of catching fish.Sometimes we should just slow down. I am a firm believer that there are more bass around any fishing location than we will ever know. I just think that they have to be tricked into biting sometimes. Other times they might just kill any lure you throw at them. More often than not, I think that we just overlook bass because they do not bite with our first cast. I have countless stories of when I have casted at one place for up to an hour or more and didn't catch anything. I'm talking about just one little spot that is probably 20 feet wide. But I knew that fish should be there, so I just stayed. And then I was finally rewarded with a 5 lb bass. That has happened so many times I couldn't tell you all of them. I would challenge you that next time you go fishing and you are in a location that you know should have some fish, just try to slow down a little. Try casting at the same location for a while. Just put that trolling motor on low so you will not be tempted to go anywhere and sit. You might just be surprised at what will happen.

Unwritten Fishing Rules

OK, I have to vent a little bit today so I hope you can bare with me. I just need to discuss a few things that are really bothering me. First, when a boat is trolling up the side of a bank fishing, you are not supposed to go cut them off and start fishing directly in front of them. I mean come on now, have a little respect! And if you are wondering, yes, this did happen to me today. I was good though, I did not say anything. I have before, but I did not this time.
Second thing that really bothers me has nothing to do with the first. I have just been seeing a lot of people on facebook doing this and it really bothers me. When you catch a fish, if it's not big enough for ya, don't stretch your arm out as close to the camera as you can to make it look bigger. If it's big enough to take a picture, then you shouldn't have to do that. Drives me up a freakin wall people doing this trying to make themselves look good. I mean just have a little since of pride. Wow, this is the harshest blog I've ever wrote, but I just had to get a few things off my chest. And this has been another random blog.

Try something Different in Bass Fishing

Firstly, I am a hardcore fisherman. So in my blog I will occasionally write a little bit about fishing tips and strategies. So I hope you enjoy another random blog about bass fishing.
Trying to do something different on the water is easier said than done. Most decent bass fishermen know the advantages of trying something different from the rest. But just knowing to do something different and then actually doing it are two different things.A lot of times we consider doing "something different from the rest" as something completely opposite, when in fact, if might just be we need to focus on the little things. For example, maybe you are fishing some shallow grass beds on a really calm day. Maybe you've caught a few good one's, but the bite has slowed down considerably. Instead of switching lures or locations, try cranking the motor and go out in the middle of the water for a few laps around to stir up the grass. A lot of times this will get the bass and especially the bait fish moving in the water. You might not believe me, but I've done this countless times and caught a few more good fish that would not bite until I stirred them up a little. Bass are always looking for a chance to catch an easy meal. When bait fish are moved from there safety place and out into the open, the bass will in turn pounce on the chance for that easy treat.This example can be true in many different scenarios. Many people think that it is against all fishing rules to drive over your fishing location. While this may be true for some bodies of water, it might not affect another at all. Especially when it is a highly pressured lake. In these types of water, bass are used to boats roaring past them and it does not bother them as much. These less finicky bass may be more susceptible to hearing a loud, clanky trolling motor. This would then make the bass more finicky.The main thing is to not always take absolutes(things that we consider to always be true in fishing) as the only way to look at a problem. We should always question what is going on in our fishing environments whether that means wind, temperature, water clarity, lure choice, seasonal patterns. Just because it is the middle of the summer, don't assume that all the bass will be in 10 plus feet of water. Just because there are jet skis zooming all around your location, don't just pack up and leave. This could be a blessing in disguise. Finally, never take anything for granted, and you will hopefully have much more success in the future.