Bass swimming in pairs?

[mark nowak]

I went largemouth bass fishing yesterday and I caught 5 decent fish, every fish I caught had another bass following it the whole way to the boat. I have not done a lot of fall fishing so is there something that I am missing. Why is this happening?

Thank You

Mark

[senile1]

It sounds like they could have been grouped up feeding on baitfish.  When bass are active and in a group you will tend to see more followers. 

[mark nowak]

That makes perfect sense, Thank you!

[SPEEDBEAD.]

I like when I see bass in groups.  I feel that the competitive predator in them gives me the advantage.

One of them will usually hit a lure.

[Gangley]

If you have a buddy with you when its like that, have him cast right behind your fish and bring his lure by it, and odds are he will pick up a bass as well.  It's not as challenging, but it can be fun none the less

[fishindrew]

Mark,

look at the video in this link. Try throwing the double fluke rig and see if you can get two at a time.

http://www.bassedge.com/media/show/Jonathon+VanDam+-+Double+Fluke+Rig

[I.rar]

I like when I see bass in groups. I feel that the competitive predator in them gives me the advantage.

One of them will usually hit a lure.

x2.

[Madd Lunacy]

I went largemouth bass fishing yesterday and I caught 5 decent fish, every fish I caught had another bass following it the whole way to the boat. I have not done a lot of fall fishing so is there something that I am missing. Why is this happening?

Thank You

Mark

So, if you don't mind me asking, what were you using?  I'm going to Blue Springs lake tomorrow and any inside info would be much appreciated.

[CWB]

I like when I see bass in groups. I feel that the competitive predator in them gives me the advantage.

One of them will usually hit a lure.

x2.

X3. They are selfish critters. They'll hit a bait just so the other one(s) don't get it. When I see 2 or more cruising the shoreline, I'm pretty confident I can drop a senko in front of them and one of them will grab it. Most times it ends up being the runt though so multiple casts are in order.

[SPEEDBEAD.]

^ just like I do.  Trick stick or a Zoom finesse wacky will usually get one to bite.

As was said before, if there are fish following the hooked one and you have a buddy in the boat, tell him to throw in near your fish.

[mark nowak]

fellas

thanks for the info. I really appreciate it!

Oh and I was mainly using a 1/4oz black spinner bait.

[mark nowak]

Mark,

look at the video in this link. Try throwing the double fluke rig and see if you can get two at a time.

http://www.bassedge.com/media/show/Jonathon+VanDam+-+Double+Fluke+Rig

I'm definitely trying this! Thanks!