Laggyman Posted October 20, 2006 Posted October 20, 2006 First time I saw a Bass was when I was about 10. I went along with my family to a lakeside lodge and had some fun with Canoeing. I found a lure snagged on the dock, and remembered I found a stick with some line and hook attached so I dug around for some earthworms and put the line in the water from a dock. I really didn't expect to catch anything... Anyways, I ended catching about 5 Smallmouth bass about 10in. More than enough to hook me ;D It turns out that the particular lake was 1 in 2 lakes in Japan where we can catch SmallMouth. Once I got home I started gathering money to buy me some tackle. I guess it's just the fact that I was in awe looking at the SM Bass..... It looked sooo... cute.... Ever since then, Bass Bass Bass!!! But only LM.... That Lake is too far away from where I live... About a 5 hour drive..... Wish I could go there every week though... I haven't caught any SM ever since and I just can't wait 'til the day I get back to that lake and hook up some Smallmouth. Wish I had some good ponds nearby.... Quote
Absolute_St.Croix Posted October 20, 2006 Posted October 20, 2006 I fish for everything. I just get a few more smallies than anything. I really enjoy going out for pike! They have been hittin pretty good lately but I have yet to catch one larger than 11"! I know there in there too! as afr as Muskies go.. Thats fun but it takes forever and a day and about 3000 casts a day! LOL Quote
Captain Underpants Posted October 21, 2006 Posted October 21, 2006 Quote I also think that the bait monkey has a lot to do with it since there seem to be more cool baits and equipment that can be used for bass than any other fish. Somebody mention my name? ;D I fish for bass because I can't live without my name incarnate shaving a few grams off my wallet every week. Plus, I only get to fish ponds with only bass and panfish. :-[ At least they're all fish(-able)! Quote
Super User RoLo Posted October 21, 2006 Super User Posted October 21, 2006 Why Bass? First and foremost, bass are found everywhere in the United States and are common in most bodies of water. Bass are the ideal gamefish because they eagerly strike artificial lures. That alone rules out many other candidates. Bass grow to large sizes and bass are very handsome fish (largemouth, smallmouth & spotted bass). Roger Quote
NoviceGirl Posted October 22, 2006 Posted October 22, 2006 Quote Bass fishing is like when you are single and persuing that particular women. Bass don't play by the rules. Bass defy logic. But when you get a good hookup, hang on brother. There is nothing like the pursuit of that keeper! I say this with the greatest respect for women. You can tell you are from Sugar Land. Quote
c17Lat Posted October 22, 2006 Posted October 22, 2006 they are the perfect fish to hold...no real teeth...so you just lip 'em 8-) Quote
Pa Angler Posted October 22, 2006 Posted October 22, 2006 Bass are an exciting fish to catch the way they attack a lure, jump out of the water and shake their heads around trying to throw the lure plus they are found everywhere in the continental U. S. Chow Quote
jomatty Posted October 22, 2006 Posted October 22, 2006 when i was young i just loved to fish. when we went to the beach i loved to throw out a bottom rig and when my mom (most certainly not my dad) would take me to the river i would throw out a bobber an meal worm or nightcrawler and have a blast. i started watching fishing shows on tv and they dealt with either saltwater or bass. i would have liked to do either as they both looked exciting but did not live near the ocean. so bass it was. the first time i caught a bass on an artificial lure (a original rapala) i set down the bobber and worm for good. it was so much more fun for me as a young kid (and still today) to be casting and reeling than just waiting. even as a kid it was not all about catching fish it was also about having a good time exploring the river, and i could cover a lot more ground with a grub on a jighead, and got a great satisfaction every time i "tricked" one of those river smallmouth. im surprised no one else contributes any effect from bassmasters and the other bass shows to their initial interest. i think that the bait monkey and the tv play a larger part than some of us want to admit to. i always loved buying new tackle and now not having to depend on an allowance can buy all the tackle i want (not completely true as i still have a wife). i love buying and playing with tackle, and man is there a lot of options when you are talking about bass gear. anyways i rambled a lot but i guess the bottom line is that i developed a love for all things associated with bass fishing in my youth and never really lost it (although i took some breaks along the way). its a fish that everyone can fish seriously for if they choose, wherever they live. there are a lot of different tactics and techniques you can master which keeps it fresh. this is a good thread and made me kind of sentimental. kinda want to call my mom and thank her for taking me to the river :) Quote
Super User Catt Posted October 22, 2006 Super User Posted October 22, 2006 It's American All other types of fishing started some where else It's what football is to rugby or soccer It's what baseball is to cricket It's what NASCAR is to Formula One It's a down home, in your back yard, flag waving American tradition Quote
Bass Smacker Posted October 22, 2006 Posted October 22, 2006 Quote It's American All other types of fishing started some where else It's what football is to rugby or soccer It's what baseball is to cricket It's what NASCAR is to Formula One It's a down home, in your back yard, flag waving American tradition AMEN Quote
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