Russ E Posted June 13, 2018 Posted June 13, 2018 my grandfather had 7 ponds in southern Iowa loaded with huge bass. I started fishing for them when I was 12 years old and was instantly addicted. I moved up to tournament fishing Iowa lakes and the Mississippi river, when I was in my twenties. Now I just bass fish the local Kansas lakes and reservoirs for fun. After 43 years of bass fishing, I still get an adrenaline rush, when I hook a big fish. That is why I fish for bass. 1 Quote
NittyGrittyBoy Posted June 13, 2018 Posted June 13, 2018 13 hours ago, Tennessee Boy said: There is no drumresource.com, and there are no drum tournaments that I'm aware of. We happen to have red drum and speckled seatrout tournaments on the Ga Coast. Just saying... Quote
Super User Gundog Posted June 13, 2018 Super User Posted June 13, 2018 Why do I fish for bass? Because shooting them would be wrong...……...just WRONG! 2 Quote
Ksam1234 Posted June 13, 2018 Posted June 13, 2018 It’s fun and exciting , the adrenaline pump when you get a huge hawg on the other line. It’s relaxing to get out on the water at 5 am , before anyone is out, before the animals wake up, before the day starts and just watch the sunrise. It’s easier to target bass than other species for me and bc it’s what my fiancé’s brkther got me into. He is a huge huge fisherman and now he is fighting for his life with leukemia so I fish for him 1 Quote
shovelmouth83 Posted June 14, 2018 Posted June 14, 2018 i have to go with 5 It's therapeutic. also 2 it is and can be a challenge. also you can travel and do it. their are strippers in the oceans that are a challenge also. Quote
IgotWood Posted June 14, 2018 Posted June 14, 2018 I have to admit, growing up in New England I fished saltwater my entire life. My father and I always clowned on bass fishing saying it was easy, and that it required no skill. Additionally, bass fishing just simply is not as popular in New England as it is in other parts of the country. Quote
Frisbie385 Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 On 6/9/2018 at 8:43 PM, BuzzHudson19c said: Because trout are sissy fish!!! Agreed but man are they fun to catch on a fly rod 1 Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted June 15, 2018 Super User Posted June 15, 2018 On 6/10/2018 at 5:47 PM, OCdockskipper said: I fish for bass because it is an active pursuit, going to the fish instead of waiting for them to come to you. It is more challenging than fishing for bluegill, but not hours of tedium like fishing for muskie. There are different techniques and the fish change their moods often, so you are rewarded when you figure out the puzzle. They are a curious fish, not as spooky as carp but won't bite just anything. Even an average sized fish will put on a fight and often an acrobatic show, but the fight isn't something that requires physical therapy at the end of the day. They are hardier than trout, but do require some attention on your part when releasing alive. A large specimen will literally take your breath away when their massive head breaks the surface of the water. Most important, any fish that you can land by grabbing their mouth is just too cool. Sums up my thoughts exactly. I have fished for lots of different species, but I most prefer being an active participant in a dynamic, challenging pursuit. Quote
Super User Deleted account Posted June 15, 2018 Super User Posted June 15, 2018 I didn't watch the video, but I bass fish for two reasons, cause I enjoy it, and to catch bass. The whole commeraderie, socializing, watching sunrises, commuting with nature thing I can do without a fishing rod. Quote
Squarebill79 Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 I don't fish exclusively for bass. I like to fish year around so I kind of have a schedule that I follow every year. January-February, ice fishing for trout and panfish March-Walleye fishing rivers, trout fishing April-May, crappie and bluegill, bass once the bite picks up in Mid-May June-August, Bass and Catfish September-November, Bass and Walleye December-Walleye, early ice fishig Some of the reasons I fish for Bass -Enjoy being outside and nature -I like getting on Google Earth, searching out new ponds, looking for spots on a pond that might be productive, look at the wind direction and how it will be blowing that particular day on a body of water -I enjoy the challenge of catching them on different lures, learning new techniques -I enjoy the pursuit of the trophys Quote
Super User .ghoti. Posted June 17, 2018 Super User Posted June 17, 2018 On 6/10/2018 at 2:42 AM, Catt said: Cause I love fishing in the spring Spinner baits with a fling I love pitching in the brush Rat-L-Traps in a rush I love that big bump When you flip by a stump I love flying across the lake The sound a 2 stroke makes I love fishing in grass Kicking bass's @$$ I love hawgs on a bed Trying to hit em on the head And I love twins! ? Somebody sems to be channeling Dr Suess. 3 Quote
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