Why Is Bass Fishing So Addicting?

[Flangler]

Why is bass fishing so addicting? Is it the bite? Is it the not knowing of what your going to hook into? For me its the thrill of catching a bass on artificial baits, regardless of the size. The art of fooling the fish into striking something that isn't real! Some days its sooo simple, other days...other days you wish you had the one bait that those fish couldn't resist. What do all you bassers think??

[HAWGHUNTER88]

I'm with you on this one. Catching fish on artificals!

[NorcalBassin]

Funny you mention this... I was nothing but a trout fisherman until a few years ago when a buddy finally talked me into going out bass fishing. Now I fish for bass 90%+ of the time. For me it's a combination of the chance to catch a bunch of fish and not knowing if it's a 10 incher or a 5 pounder picking up my drop shot.

[Flangler]

Thats what I'm talking about! It's the unknown....whether it be a dink to momma, it's the same feeling across the board! A bass is a bass whether how big it is....

[Greed]

I'm a line watcher when it comes to Bass fishing. I get a rush every time I see/feel a tick in my line followed by the adrenaline fueled big daddy hook set.

[Flangler]

I'm a line watcher when it comes to Bass fishing. I get a rush every time I see/feel a tick in my line followed by the adrenaline fueled big daddy hook set.

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Grand Juction- What is that in your pofile pic.....a cat fish ??

[DJHolly22]

for me its strike and the split second of is it a bite or a snag and then the fight, the fight is what i live for

[SirSnookalot]

I know I'm usually going to get some action and it's fun to have a nice sized bass jump a couple of times on you. I know at anytime my rod is going to get a nice bend in it, that keeps my interest high. For me bass fishing is relaxation.

[Sam]

Challenging

Relaxing

Exciting

Fun

Change of pace from the real world

Lots of great tackle

Meet some wonderful people

Have somethng in common with people in all walks of life and economic levels

Making new friends for life

Doing something for your self and not others including family members

Becasue you can!!!!!!

[Grey Wolf]

Strickly relaxiation and the thrill of the next biggun.

[Missouribassman95]

I have to say the strike. A 2 pounder can hit the lure just as hard as a 5 pounder, keeps you guessing. Also the feeling you get when you get a new PB.

[Jigfishn10]

I started as a flyfisher for trout and there was nothing like a trout rising for a dry, but the season was too short here in MA at the waters I fished in. I started bass fishing with a Rebel Pop - R. All it took was one explosion by a bass and that was it, I'm all in...LOL

[SausageFingers]

For me, its the initial feeling of the strike and the hook set. It never gets old.

[tipptruck1]

To me I think because its cheap. You can go for your first time for under 100 dollars. All you would need a rod and reel combo, line, hooks, live bait, and a fishing licenses. Compare fishing to a lot of other hoobys of mine. Fishing is by far the the cheapest.

[Jim McC]

I don't think bass fishing is addicting at all, really. Musky fishing is VERY addicting though. Once you catch a big musky, that's all you want to fish for. Up until about 5 years ago, musky fishing is all I did. But I can't anymore because of my back. I have to stand to musky fish, and my back won't allow it.

[Captin Obvious]

The thrill of landing that big fish is unequaled, its like winning the championship

And I want it over and over and over and over and...............You get the point(and over)

Capt.O

[piscicidal]

Jim McC,

I can totally relate....my parents live near Leech Lake. For about two years of my life I had "musky fever" really bad.

In my lifetime I've probably fished Walleye 10X more than I've fished bass. Truth be told I am (currently) a much better walleye fisherman than a bass fisherman. I used to be positively obsessed with walleye fishing, but the last couple years I've switched my obsession to bass fishing. The main appeal for me is all the different techniques: frogs, topwater, swimbaits, T-rig, C-rig, drop shot, jigging, flipping, pitching, punching, crankbaits, etc, etc... My favorite part about fishing (whether its musky, walleye, bass, etc..) is pieceing together the puzzle: finding the fish and then presenting the bait in the most effective way possible. The fight/catch are almost non-climatic for me.

[Hamby]

Jim McC,

My favorite part about fishing (whether its musky, walleye, bass, etc..) is pieceing together the puzzle: finding the fish and then presenting the bait in the most effective way possible. The fight/catch are almost non-climatic for me.

That's what it's about! The days where i caught one after another don't stick in my mind. It's the days where i had to work hard for those fish. Where i spent hours catching nothing and the lightbulb went off. Running and gunning from spot to spot and watching my pattern actually work!

[flippin and pitchin]

It's addicting to some. Many find it too much work. I love it because it's a challenge. Different bass species, so many ways to fish for them, different venues, can fish 9 months a year for them, clubs, tournaments for those who like the experience and bass are great sport !!! Did I mention the stuff ????? If you are a stuff freak, there is no fish that can meet your desire to acquire stuff. Bass anglers are kindred spirits and love to share their experiences. For the most part, those I have met, to include many here on the forum, are incredible people, colorful, helpful, accomodating and giving. Being exposed to those kind of quality folks is what's addicting. Oh, I don't fish bass for the " tic tic ".....I fish them for the KAHDUNK and the TWONNNGGGGGGGG.

[FD.]

I think for me it is the puzzle solving. You are kind of playing detective every time you go out. Solve the mystery = catching fish.

[piscicidal]

That's what it's about! The days where i caught one after another don't stick in my mind. It's the days where i had to work hard for those fish. Where i spent hours catching nothing and the lightbulb went off. Running and gunning from spot to spot and watching my pattern actually work!

YES!! The satisfaction you get when you've put together all the pieces is what gets me geeked out. It's not even about the catching, for me. one of my most satisfying trips was a trip this winter after a really nasty cold front...I caught about 15 fish with my best five going MAYBE 9lbs. But that 9lb sack felt like 25, that day. I talked to five guys that day at the landing and they all caught zero.

Again, the fight/catching is almost anti-climatic for me. For me it's about the satisfaction you get knowing that that all the knowledge, equipment, effort, and preparation that you have were put to good use.

[Jim McC]

We used to do a lot of night musky fishing. You can't believe how it feels when a 40" musky hits right at the boat on a surface lure. You can't see the lure, you just hear it coming on the top. You need to bring extra undies, and you better have a strong heart.

[slonezp]

No different than crack my friends. You get a taste and you want more. Get a 2 pounder, you want a 3. Get a 3 pounder you want a 4, and so on. I think you all need help.

[luv2fish33]

Hello everyone, my name is Bobby and I am a fishing addict. I can pretty much say that no intervention will save me from this fishing addiction. I got hooked when I was just in grade school after catching my first brim off a night crawler and ever since then I have done nothing but try to scheme my next fishing adventure.

[tdc rangemaster]

Because its not easy. You spend a lifetime gaining knowledge and experience and there is still alot of magic to it when it all comes together, It's very satisfying. When that big one hits It's an adrenalin rush thats hard to equal.