Looking For Some Tips!

[klinemichael96]

I've recently started to fish heavily for large mouth Bass. I have been somewhat successful since i have started taking fishing to a higher level of seriousness. I have mainly only used Texas rigged worms, and a wacky worm setup. I have been digging around trying to find some info and tips on how to catch more and bigger bass. Any recommendations for a beginner bass fisherman as far as techniques and lures to use? Anything would be greatly appreciated.

[Nstd]

Try swimbaits or senkos. That's how I started.

[roadwarrior]

Here ya go!

 

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_articles.html

 

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-videos/

[Josh Crye]

get you a bag of zoom fluke and/or super fluke.  they are kind of a top water bait you would fish like a trick worm.  the strike king fluke style bait floats, but the zoom sinks slowly.  I have both and use the zoom more since I can keep it on top or let it drop down in the water column if need be. 

[senile1]

Here ya go!

 

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_articles.html

 

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-videos/

 

I have to go with with the "old" moderator on this one.      Bass Resource continues to accumulate informative articles and videos.  Make sure you look at those as well as the forums for knowledge, because if you don't you will miss out on some great information.  

 

Welcome to the forums!

[scaleface]

There should be a reason for every lure you choose and every cast you make . Then when you start catching fish you will have a better understanding as to why.  Thats what I was taught . 

[jyu87]

It's funny, experienced fisherman will often go back to the basics.  The difference between an experienced angler and novice is that they know exactly when to.  This is what I have often picked up from trying to fish with people who are better than I am. That's probably the #1 tip I would give you. Fish with someone who has more knowledge and you will slowly see yourself acquiring that knowledge. Have fun and try new things. 

[bigbill]

Plenty of articles here to read, plenty of bass resource videos, watch Glen too. It's all here. If you want to increase your bass fishing skills up to the next level, shoot for the clouds stop dreaming it, read it, watch it, learn it, then go out and do it, success will follow you. That's how I'm doing it. We never stop learning.

Take your idle time and invest it here learning everything. Your investing into your future in bass fishing there are no short cuts. Take one bait out and practice many different presentations with it. Hone your skills.

[smr_hga]

Yeah theres alot of articles you can read here. In my pond my go to lure is a Bucktail jig since i catch alot of bass on it. Any lure can be used for good results if you use it right. But personally bucktails are my favorite

[Sam]

Go to Facebook and "Like" Bass Resource so you will receive the articles Glenn and the mods release.

[Darren.]

Welcome aboard! Agree with everyone else, 

read, read, and when you're done, read some 

more!

 

The articles are really quite helpful.

[WRB]

Welcome to bass fishing!

You will find more information on bass fishing then you will ever use, so be selective and use what is appropriate for you, your location and how you like to fish.

1. Bass fishing should be fun, do not overload on info.

2. Bass; largemouth, smallmouth and spotted make up the majority of fresh water black bass we tend to call "bass".

3. Bass are not always catchable, they are active feeding about 20% of the time you are trying to catch them! Active bass are what you are looking for.

4. Learn about basic bass behavior, calendar periods and what prey sources the bass where you fish prefer.

5. Use lures and presentations suitable for the tackle you have and like to use.

6. Location, trying to find where the bass are located, depth, structure and cover is seasonal and changing all the time, no short cuts, it's always a challenge.

When you are ready to ask a more specific question regarding any of the above, just ask.

I suggest reading "In Pursuit of Giant Bass" Bill Murphy. Lots of good bass behavior and information regarding adult size bass. Bill's techniques may not be applicable to how you fish, his shared knowledge is priceless.

Tom

[Catt]

Tip #1 Bassresoure

[fish addicted]

get the flying lure it is at wallmart for.cheap

[Ozark_Basser]

Find out where the big ones live, when they like to feed, and what they normally eat. The heaviest cover you can find is always the first place I look. If cover is absent, you are going to have to do a little more work. That's generally my experience.

I like to use proven baits that in some way resemble the main forage. I've caught some nice bass on baits that may resemble nothing, but my biggest fish were all caught on something that at least mimicked the color of the main forage.

Go fishing at high percentage times. Spring, sunrise, sunset, overcast days, etc.

Get good at detecting bites. Big bass can barely feel like anything on your end. If I feel a slight tick then see my line swim away, or if I don't feel a bite at all, but I feel something on the end of my line, a lot of times that is a bigger fish.

That's pretty much the jist of it, but the main thing is to get to know your body of water very well, and do lots of reading.

Good luck.

[papajoe222]

Welcome. I echo the majority of responses so far (I got a big kick out of the 'old' moderator comment) and would add a couple of suggestions. When asking questions, be as specific and give the members as much information about the body of water as you can. Before asking, use the search option to access any information already posted on the subject.

[roadwarrior]

"Just Getting Started"
Guaranteed To Catch Bass
I just cant catch bass
Learning to fish on your own
 

[geo g]

Josh gave good info on weightless fluke. Throw it out let in slow sink, jerk it and let it fall again. Fish the weightless Senko the same way. When in doubt slow down. They will flat out catch fish anywhere!

[Hurricane]

Booyah Spinnetbait. .

[the reel ess]

Use as good of quality rods, reels, line and hooks as your wallet, conscience and significant other will allow.

 

• The Interwebs are awesome. Most of us didn't have this when we came along. If you can wonder about it, someone has already at least tried to answer it.

• Get more than one combo so you can have one suited for different techniques. You're on the right track from the ones listed in your original post. Look into different lures for reaction strikes and for slowing down when they won't react.

• If you get some kind of watercraft, assuming you haven't already, you'll catch more fish. If you're really gung ho and don't have a boat, join a club as a non-boater. You'll learn a lot. I can't get that many Saturdays free a year. Plus I don't like competition, I like catching.

• Keep a fishing journal. I'm 44 and just started that this year. I've learned a lot from just writing down what happened on a trip. It will give you ideas you never would have considered otherwise.

• Don't assume any technique is just a gimmick. I fell into that trap and spent years only using a worm and a crankbait. Here's a list of the top 10 baits:

• http://www.fieldandstream.com/articles/fishing/more-freshwater/1999/12/top-10-bass-lures 

• Buy them and learn when and how to use them. I have to admit there are three on here I never use, but I do own them and I'll get around to them. Never enough time to experiment. Experimenting is a lot of fun and it's learning what (and what not) to do.

One last piece of advice. Use topwater lures early and late in the day. They're a blast.

[ClackerBuzz]

fishing from shore?  only fish areas that have deep water access.  that quickly eleminated 90% of ur water

[kingmotorboat]

I got on.here about a year ago lurked for a while then joined. I'm 10 times the fisherman I was last year thanks to fluke Glenn and catt. Best suggestion find a local they will help you a ton because they know the area. Catt and I love in the same town and he's helped me so much with advice