Most bass fisherman I've known are picky about the baits they use. When I've gone to buy new baits, I look them over carefully. I compare colors, and try make sure the baits are molded consistently, and packaged well. My wife on the other hand, does just the opposite. She'll walk buy, and pick a package of plastics, then say, " These look good, they should work". She makes her choice based solely on how the baits look, most always on the color. She gives little consideration to how deep the baits will run, the correct retrieve to fish them, or the time of year they may work best. She picks out fishing baits much like she does a new purse, sweater, or new shoes. Yet, it's amazing how well her non scientific method works at times. She could care less about water temps, time of year, or water clarity. But, she catches fish, pretty consistently. She prefers smaller stuff- tubes, small plastic worms, light jigs etc, and almost always uses a very slow steady retrieve, always with the same rod/ reel combo. I think next season, I might try following her lead, and maybe I'll catch more fish. Im sure I've been guilty of over thinking everything in fishing, and trying too hard to make sure everything is " perfect". I've been trying to figure this one out for years now. Her method works amazingly well, and she's outfished me several times. Pick a bait, start throwing it everywhere, retrieve it super slowly, and like she says" something will bite this one". And, if she doesn't catch anything, she never complains. She still has fun just being out there. Sometimes, taking a simple approach to fishing can be a good way to go. I've seen it work many times over the years.
