Cats and Bass

[bigbill]

Cats & Bass are alike.

Think about it;

Ever play with a cat or a kitten with a ball or string?

Sometimes the cat will go after it right away and sometimes it will take 3 or 5 times to make it go after it which brings up a point sometimes it won't play at all and just walks away.  Sound similair?

Sometimes the bass will strike on the first cast or it may take a few casts to get a strike.  Or no action at all.

I think there alike in many ways with presentation too sometimes a slow presentation and sometimes a fast presentation or a pause will get action.  If you have a cat try it next time you play with it and see what i'm talking about and think about the string or ball as your lure and watch the reaction.  Then go fishing and do the same exact thing....

[jrhennecke]

That is an interesting observation.

[gobig]

I couldnt agree more. One thing I would like to add is... say your fishing   a wind fall,stump ect... I fish it throughly and if I draw a strike and miss the fish I will go right back at it with a slight change. Say you draw the strike on a shaky head...I will pitch a finesse jig right back to the same spot and get that fish to bite again. This has worked well for me. Hope someone benefits from this.

[bigbill]

Yup don't give up keep on trying.

[Paul Roberts]

Oh man...Don't get me started!

Yes, I've noticed that too. And I believe there are some really good physiological reasons why this is so. It has to do with what's called "energetic budgets". Adult cats (very different than kittens) are VERY stingy with their energy. This is true of both wild and domestic cats. I believe it explains why and when certain presentations work, especially so for big fish.

I don't have time right now to go further with it than this -I've got to get some work done here. But I'll try to re-visit it at a later date.

[Maxximus Redneckus]

Oh man...Don't get me started!

Yes, I've noticed that too. And I believe there are some really good physiological reasons why this is so. It has to do with what's called "energetic budgets". Adult cats (very different than kittens) are VERY stingy with their energy. This is true of both wild and domestic cats. I believe it explains why and when certain presentations work, especially so for big fish. We humans are the same also ,Ever heard the story of the big bull and little bull(steer)

I don't have time right now to go further with it than this -I've got to get some work done here. But I'll try to re-visit it at a later date.

[BASS fisherman]

I believe they act similar because both bass and cats are predators.

When I go out in the yard to practice pitching, it's only a matter of minutes before my cat shows up and thinks it is time to play.

[CJ]

I believe they act similar because both bass and cats are predators.

I think this has alot to do with it. I've noticed this too. I got a little peice of fake fur tied on to the end of a stick with fishing line. Our cat has finally grown out of it. Now you got to catch her in the right mood.

[bigbill]

To go one step further try using something different with the cat. I tried a lazer pointer and it went crazy chasing the red dot. Most of the time it will go after the red dot but sometimes it will take a few "casts" or "flyby's" to get its interest. Sometimes a trying a pause will work, just a tease.

The bass are no different. My point is vary our presentations, don't rush to fish, we need to be laid back when we fish and take our time, I think thats the key to success along with motivation.

Its funny how similair bass and cats really are. And yes predators are a like.

Now when your not fishing just put on a casting plug and play with the cat and hone your skills.  Cast past the cat and bring it by it, don't go too close, tease it.  I do this when a  bass breaks to topwater I cast past it and away from it not to spook it and to get its attention so it will go after my lure.  I like to do the samething with my crankbaits too.

[dman]

they may be similar but one big difference i found out recently was that my cat did not enjoy getting thrown into a lake after removing a hook from its bleeding mouth....Bass never seem to mind....sorry  :-X

[Tin]

Hey LBH this sounds familiar... ;D

When I was house-sitting Russ's place for a week I would play with his cat. He has a special little homemade rod and you would tie a cat-toy to the line, cast it like a fly rod, and drag it around, shake it, or pitch it into the cat's bed. It was great to get rid of the cabin fever.

[bassmedic46]

They do seem simular, Both observe what is thrown and don't just pounce. Tight Lines