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[lmbfisherman]

1. Patience - Slow down.

 

2. Keep an open mind and change it up.

 

3. Keep at it, don't GIVE UP!

[roadwarrior]

 While I whole-heartily agree that in order to encounter big bass one must be fishing waters where they actually reside.

 

However to imply that angling for, and catching the largest fish at any of the above mentioned venues somehow requires less than average skills is in every way, shape, form and fashion  Wrong.

 

Let the back-peddling begin . . . . . . .

 

 

A-Jay

 

Was not intending to imply that at all. In line with other posts stating "location, location, location",

I simply meant these destinations would meet that criteria. These three lakes provide a better

"opportunity" for catching big bass than the lakes and rivers most of us fish.

 

 

 

[B@ssCrzy]

1.  Read, read, and then read some more about bass and how they think.  Ask questions on forums, etc.

2.  Focus on learning and mastering at least one technique/lure that covers the water column.  (Topwater, mid-range, and bottom)

3.  Be patient.

[A-Jay]

Was not intending to imply that at all. In line with other posts stating "location, location, location",

I simply meant these destinations would meet that criteria. These three lakes provide a better

"opportunity" for catching big bass than the lakes and rivers most of us fish.

 

 

 

 

We knew that was it Kent ~

 

Just hitting ya with a little Holiday Season Busting of the Chops ~ 

 

 

A-Jay

 

btw - anyone need some Snow - there is an abundance falling on my head . . . . . .

[BrianinMD]

1. Don't be afraid to throw into heavy cover, losing baits is part of the game.

 

2. Don't be satisfied catching a bunch of smaller fish if you want big fish.

 

3. Fish jigs.

[Jaiden]

1. Think like a big fish. Ask yourself, "If I was a big fish in this lake, where would I be right now?". Use your electronics and locate offshore structure and other spots that would be ideal for large bass.

2. Slow down. Big fish are big and they carry a lot of weight. They don't want to use a lot of energy to chase down food.

3. Go big. Same reason as #2; why would a big fish waste energy on a little baitfish? Know what the big fish are feeding on and match the hatch. Lakes that produce big bass usually have big baitfish such as hitch or trout.

[Bobby Uhrig]

Fish anywhere else than where speedbead is fishing-

Throw any other bait than what speedbead is using

In other words do the opposite of what this guy does and you will catch more and bigger fish than you have ever caught.

.Merry Christmas

[SPEEDBEAD.]

Fish anywhere else than where speedbead is fishing-

Throw any other bait than what speedbead is using

In other words do the opposite of what this guy does and you will catch more and bigger fish than you have ever caught.

.Merry Christmas

 

LOL, perhaps.

 

I'm putting in work and someday, maybe, I'll get lucky enough to catch a big one.

[WRB]

We tend to lump all bass into 1 category; northern strain largemouth bass. Forgetting that there are several fresh water bass species that make up "bass" and the term "big" differs with each specie and region.

Every waterway that contains a population of "bass" also has a small population of the biggest bass in the lake, river or pond. If you catch a 6 lb bass from a lake where that is as big as it gets, that is a "big bass"!

If you fish a lake with a high population of 12 lb bass and a few over 15 lbs, a 6 lb bass isn't a big bass, it's only average for that lake.

Tom

[basshole8190]

1. Find out where she lives

2. Throw a big meal at her thats easy to catch

3. Have the right tackle to hook and land the fish

[Boomer_bassin]

1. Patience

 

2. Take the time to really learn a specific bait. 

I am guilty of giving up on one thing too quick and jumping from lure to lure.  This makes it to where I am not really proficient at any of them. I need to make myself take more time with each type of presentation.

 

3. Have fun

If you stress out too much about catching that monster you may burn out on fishing.  Enjoy your time on the water and let it be fun not work!

[J Francho]

We tend to lump all bass into 1 category; northern strain largemouth bass. Forgetting that there are several fresh water bass species that make up "bass" and the term "big" differs with each specie and region.

Every waterway that contains a population of "bass" also has a small population of the biggest bass in the lake, river or pond. If you catch a 6 lb bass from a lake where that is as big as it gets, that is a "big bass"!

If you fish a lake with a high population of 12 lb bass and a few over 15 lbs, a 6 lb bass isn't a big bass, it's only average for that lake.

Tom

 

Buried in there is some good advice - set expectations, but keep them reasonable and relative to where you fish.

[Mattlures]

Stop fishing for small fish. If your goal is to catch big bass and you think you are doing something right, or are heading in the right direction because your catching fish, your wrong. Think of big bass as a separate species from small bass. Only fish for the big ones. When you catch a small one, think of it as if you just caught a bluegill or carp. Do not think it will just happen because you catch a lot of bass. It probably wont, or if it does it will be very rare.

#1 Fish places that have big bass

#2 Target ONLY big bass

#3 learn the habits of BIG bass, not just bass

[FD.]

Dwight, RoLo and Dinky have it right.

 

Location

Location

Location

[paul25]

1. Fish slow

[paul25]

 1. fish slow

 

2. Find the little subtle depth changes near deep water

 

3. Fish with a big jig or a shakey head

[mrmacwvu1]

1. Have fun

2. Fish often

3. Make peace with your time in nature

[BridgerM]

I have no experience catching big bass or many bass for that matter but since you asked....

 

1. Location - I think my state record LMB is around 10lbs. So, no trophies in Utah. That being said, you have to fish where bass are known to hang out. I'm still learning how to figure this part out

 

2. Show them what they want - Present the right lure, at the right depth, in the right way.

 

3. Stick with the plan or patience - Don't jump to the next lure or color because you get no bites in five casts. Don't be impulsive, make purposeful decisions and understand why your decisions worked or didn't work. Try to learn something every outing.

[joetomlee]

1. Remain confident

2. Research the body of water you will be fishing / Make a game plan

3. Slow down

[BridgerM]

We tend to lump all bass into 1 category; northern strain largemouth bass. Forgetting that there are several fresh water bass species that make up "bass" and the term "big" differs with each specie and region.

Every waterway that contains a population of "bass" also has a small population of the biggest bass in the lake, river or pond. If you catch a 6 lb bass from a lake where that is as big as it gets, that is a "big bass"!

If you fish a lake with a high population of 12 lb bass and a few over 15 lbs, a 6 lb bass isn't a big bass, it's only average for that lake.

Tom

 

Thanks Tom. That perspective makes me feel a bit better about the waters I fish

[GaterB]

1.    Learn Your Fishery

 

2.    Study Bass and Bass Habits

 

3.    Make the Most of Every Cast

 

...And HAVE FUN!!

[pbrussell]

After a "Funny" post, I will now give me two cents. Keep in mind however, I do not consistently catch big bass, so perhaps "don't do as I do" isn't bad advice afterall.

 

1. Know where these big girls hang out, and when they hang out there.  If you don't know where these girls hang out, and when they hang out there, find out. How? Research, talk with old timers who just might be willing to divulge information, study study study.

 

2. Patience: most big bass anglers will tell you that they are fishing for one bite. If you think you're on a good spot, then soak it. This is something I struggle with immensely and is probably why I DON'T consistently catch big bass. These fish are hard to come by for a reason. There aren't many of them... 

 

3. Most importantly, put time on the water. You can't catch that big one if your line isn't wet. 

[NC_Bass6]

Have a different presentation than everyone else

I 100% agree with use a net ( lost multiple huge fish because of not having a net )

have really accurate casts

[VABassin'14]

I went through the first 5 pages of responses and didnt see my number one piece of advise.

 

1. make sure your drag is set! 

 

2. take your time and don't force the fish in. Let them lose some of their sap before you go to land the fish

 

3. Fish in places that have large fish. My dad always said you can't catch a 10lber in a body of water that doesn't hold DD fish.

 

I have broken off more big fish than I care to admit in my young fishing career, but those lessons learned have helped me land a few really nice ones as well.

[BrianinMD]

Interesting to see how many people are posting about fishing places which hold big fish. I take this part of it as not a particular size, like a DD. Rather as fishing for the biggest fish where you are at. Sure some places hold bigger fish but if the place I am fishing only holds fish up to 5 or 6 pounds catching that is my "trophy" fish I am going for.