Recommended Reading

[*Hootie]

Local fishing regulations guide

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Good one!!....because if you don't read this one, the rest of them will probably just get you in trouble.....lol.

Hootie

[DRH2O]

My recommendation is: 'Lunkers Love Nightcrawlers'  

 

I was handed down a copy of this book from my grandpa as a kid. I lived and breathed this book for what must have been a couple of years. I read it over and over until the binding fell apart. I couldn't apply or understand much of it but I turned into one fastidious little nightcrawler keeper and the ONLY way I fished for some years after was with a #6 aberdeen hook.

 

Those are some very fond memories.

~DR

[BlaineFred]

I strongly disagree with the assessment of the Al Lindner and the On-Fisherman videos.   They are terrible, and mostly show guys catching fish with very few explanations on the water conditions, lake, river, or reservoir, and types of gear such as rods, reels, and line, and why they are using it.  They may have some gear talk and explanations, but the gear is usually from their sponsors, so I get skeptical quickly.  Furthermore, I believe that some of the fish catches are staged for the videos.   (I talked with a well-known guide on the Potomac who was doing a video, and he admitted that the catches were staged.)

 

The best videos are the Kevin Van Dam and Mike Iaconelli videos where there is much less fish catching and more explanations on techniques, locations, equipment, etc.  The Bass Pro Shops series with Van Dam are the best that I have seen. 

 

The Bass Pro Shops annual videos on tournaments are excellent in places.  

[BlaineFred]

I have read many books, magazines, and seen many videos, coming up to speed after years of not fishing at all.  I find that nothing beats on-the-water experiences.   Nothing!!!

 

Joining a small local bass club can also be an excellent learning experience.

 

I keep current by reading various web sites, where there are wide ranges of articles for anglers of various skill sets;  and by reading magazines such as Bassmaster, Bass Times, and FLW  Bass Fishing.  Sometimes you can buy back issues very cheaply at flea markets.  

 

Some of the articles tend to get "recycled".   That is, an article on deep-water cranks published in 2005 is probably valid today, so another article on the same topic published today is going to be similar.   Some things don't change very much.

 

There is a ton of information available on the web.  One just has to be selective, and don't accept everything that you see or read.   There are numerous opinions on numerous topics.

[CDobber]

 

Circle on Bass: Bass Wisdom from a Master

by Homer Circle

 

+1

[geo g]

Like Geeman, I also really enjoyed Ikes Book.  It was a interesting read about his life breaking into pro fishing.  It also broke down some of the misconceptions about his personality.

[deaknh03]

I have tons of bass fishing books, and I always go back to this one. It details all types of lures, presentations, cover, weeds, weather conditions, seasons, and even goes into what type of lake you fish. It is truly a must read for almost anyone that fishes bass, LM or SM.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Big-Book-Bass-Strategies-Largemouth/dp/1589234073

[coryn h. fishowl]

#1 asset for me when I started fishing..,(nuber 2 was BR.   )

[5dollarsplash]

I have tons of bass fishing books, and I always go back to this one. It details all types of lures, presentations, cover, weeds, weather conditions, seasons, and even goes into what type of lake you fish. It is truly a must read for almost anyone that fishes bass, LM or SM.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Big-Book-Bass-Strategies-Largemouth/dp/1589234073

 

And bought.  Thats the 3rd or 4th one I've ordered since the threads ***.  Great info, this is what the sites about!

[deaknh03]

And bought.  Thats the 3rd or 4th one I've ordered since the threads ***.  Great info, this is what the sites about!

Let us know how you like it.

[5dollarsplash]

_{Will do, long winter ahead.  Already having to make my first chiropractor visit from shoveling   Some idiot will never learn.}

[*Hootie]

PS, Old, I bought those old books new!

So did I, notice I said over 40 years...lol.

Betcha didn't buy Henshalls "Book of the Black Bass" new, unless you were born before 1881....lol.

Hootie

[WRB]

So did I, notice I said over 40 years...lol.

Betcha didn't buy Henshalls "Book of the Black Bass" new, unless you were born before 1881....lol.

Hootie

The Henshaw book was new, not a first edition! I am only 70. Besides me, you are the only other bass angler who has mentioned Robert Lincoln Page book, Jason Lucas gets mentioned in Ken Cook's web site. I have letters from Jason Lucas, he took the time to write to a kid in California back in the 50's.

Tom

[*Hootie]

The Henshaw book was new, not a first edition! I am only 70. Besides me, you are the only other bass angler who has mentioned Robert Lincoln Page book, Jason Lucas gets mentioned in Ken

Cook's web site. I have letters from Jason Lucas,

he took the time to write to a kid in California

back in the 50's.

Tom

My wife found the Robert Page Lincoln book at a church rummage sale, about 35 yrs. ago.

Hootie

[Nitrofreak]

Lots of great reads in here , some I hope to get myself , nothing but nothing beats applying that theology on the water though, don't let all the good reading go to waist , spend time on the water as you go through these books , read some , fish some , read some , fish some more , get a feel for the author and what he/she is relaying to you , the books will make much more sense in this manner and don't forget to take the book with you . 

[hoosierbass07]

I have tons of bass fishing books, and I always go back to this one. It details all types of lures, presentations, cover, weeds, weather conditions, seasons, and even goes into what type of lake you fish. It is truly a must read for almost anyone that fishes bass, LM or SM.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Big-Book-Bass-Strategies-Largemouth/dp/1589234073

Interesting looking book.

[WRB]

Sow Belly by Monte Burke is another book to add to the list.

Tom

[hoosierbass07]

 I just got In Pursuit of Giant Bass in the mail today from amazon used books shops.  From scanning the first few chapters I think I already like it and can't wait to read the whole thing.  I was glad to see him have such a high opinion of my favorite lure - the plastic worm!   

[TrapperJ]

Winter storm here in Oklahoma didn't have time to order but Hastings here had some books on the recommended list.

Ike's fishing on the edge

In fisherman: largemouth bass

[A-Jay]

Sow Belly by Monte Burke is another book to add to the list.

Tom

 

Thanks Tom -

 

Just ordered it for 1 penny on amazon.

 

A-Jay

[deaknh03]

Thanks Tom -

Just ordered it for 1 penny on amazon.

cool book.

A-Jay

[hoosierbass07]

  I've had the chance to read some of In Pursuit of Giant Bass.  It's becoming one of my favorite books now even though it was centered around California big bass.  I'm learning a lot and I'm glad the writer had such a 

high opinion of my favorite lure - plastic worms.  

[jbw252]

Thanks for all of the great suggestions.  I'm starting with 'Circle on Bass: Bass Wisdom from a Master'. 

[Tugmaster]

Thanks for all of the great suggestions.  I'm starting with 'Circle on Bass: Bass Wisdom from a Master'.

Just got this book. Good read. You will enjoy it. Todd

[Catt]

I would start with anything on structure!

Elwood "Buck" Perry is where I started