Sunday, March 29, 2015
Big Bass on Off-Beat Presentations
Doug Stange of InFisherman TV describes a system for increasing your success using off-beat presentations for big bass in this short video segment…
Take a moment and see what does suggests for some "different" presentations that produce big gals!
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Male Bass Bedding Behavior
Fishing for bedding bass can be frustrating…
Many times you can see bass sitting on the bed but then find they avoid almost everything you throw at them…
The video below shows how bedding bass react under different situations…
Definitely some things to think about!
Many times you can see bass sitting on the bed but then find they avoid almost everything you throw at them…
The video below shows how bedding bass react under different situations…
Definitely some things to think about!
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Kayak Bass Fishing Intro
Just getting started trying to hone your skills at some kayak bass fishing?
Many of us have been there and once you’ve selected a kayak you quickly learn there are a number of different factors at play when bass fishing from a kayak or any other low profile craft!
Here is another short video providing an introduction to the world of kayak bass fishing with some very useful tips…
Fishing from a kayak or canoe takes a little getting used to but allows us to get into places anglers fishing from big rigs can only dream about & well worth the effort!
Until later…
Tight lines and many gunwale crossings!
Many of us have been there and once you’ve selected a kayak you quickly learn there are a number of different factors at play when bass fishing from a kayak or any other low profile craft!
Here is another short video providing an introduction to the world of kayak bass fishing with some very useful tips…
Fishing from a kayak or canoe takes a little getting used to but allows us to get into places anglers fishing from big rigs can only dream about & well worth the effort!
Until later…
Tight lines and many gunwale crossings!
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Casting Tips for Light Crankbaits
It’s no secret that thin-bodied, lightweight crankbaits like Rapala’s Shad Rap are not only bass killers but exceptional baits in cool and cold water conditions…
One issue many bass anglers encounter when trying to fish these lightweight baits… how to cast them efficiently to get reasonable casting distance…
In this short video, bass pro Terry Bolton gives several tips on how to cast lightweight crankbaits with both spinning and casting combos…
One issue many bass anglers encounter when trying to fish these lightweight baits… how to cast them efficiently to get reasonable casting distance…
In this short video, bass pro Terry Bolton gives several tips on how to cast lightweight crankbaits with both spinning and casting combos…
Definitely some great info to keep in mind when fishing Shad Rap type crankbaits especially during the colder water periods!
Monday, February 9, 2015
Bass Fishing Stupidity Will Lead to Access Denial
Bass Fishing Stupidity Will Lead to Access Denial
By Jim Hickey
Are bass anglers (or any angler for that matter) ignorant, arrogant, and just plain stupid?
Sometimes you just have to wonder...
Bass fishing is, as all outdoor recreational activities, a privilege. In today's sometimes overly critical world we must work diligently to protect our ability to access all water bodies, home to our favorite resource.
We are both stewards and ambassadors of our sport and in many respects, the resource. Anytime we act carelessly or intentionally damage the resource's environment or leave a negative impression with the casual observer regarding our actions, we often ignite a bias against our access to that environment.
How does it happen? In many ways they are nearly impossible to list but here are a few examples:
At best, the negative image of bass anglers as sportsmen and worse a growing number of regulations and restrictions limiting our access to this precious resource.
One particular example springing into my mind dates back a number of years and involves someone flagrantly misusing the bounty of our sport.
This one issue involves a lake in southeastern Massachusetts surrounded by three properties, one a golf course, second cranberry bogs and the last a privately held conservation area.
Both the golf course and bog owners did not (and still do not) permit access to the lake from their properties because of previous vandalism and liability issues. For many years, however, the private conservation area owner did allow access to a small launch and picnic area on the south side of the lake.
Or at least they used to until one so-called bass angler did the unthinkable...
After betting a friend he could catch a limit (5-fish) of big bass (> 5 lbs. each) from this lake, he managed to accomplish that feat on his next trip. Rather than just take the fish home to show his friend, he pinned the bass on a stringer then tied the stinger around a tree at the launch for his friend to see later that day.
Now remember, the launch is located on privately owned conservation land so when the caretaker made his rounds that afternoon and saw this idiotic display, he immediately reported it to the main office.
Within 24 hours, the land was posted, the access road sealed off with earthen mounds (replaced a couple of weeks later with locking, iron gates) and all future fishing access denied.
So again I ask, as bass anglers, are we stupid, arrogant or just plain ignorant?
There are many water bodies in southern New England where access to the water is rapidly becoming virtually impossible due to heightened development of the area or negative treatment of formerly cooperative landowners. Actions like this or even simply discarding of trash or being discourteous while fishing will result in a growing number of access issues.
Always bear in mind, the actions of today often dictate our access to our treasured resource for the future...
Jim Hickey (a.k.a. Doc Bass) is an avid freshwater angler mainly pursuing black bass (largemouth, smallmouth & spotted bass) for over four decades. During that time, he has been active as both a recreational and tournament angler, as well as assisting others in honing their fishing knowledge and skills.
Doc Bass continues to share his thoughts on successful bass fishing on numerous forums and websites including his own bass fishing blog site.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=James_C._Hickey http://EzineArticles.com/?Bass-Fishing-Stupidity-Will-Lead-to-Access-Denial&id=3449551
Are bass anglers (or any angler for that matter) ignorant, arrogant, and just plain stupid?
Sometimes you just have to wonder...
Bass fishing is, as all outdoor recreational activities, a privilege. In today's sometimes overly critical world we must work diligently to protect our ability to access all water bodies, home to our favorite resource.
We are both stewards and ambassadors of our sport and in many respects, the resource. Anytime we act carelessly or intentionally damage the resource's environment or leave a negative impression with the casual observer regarding our actions, we often ignite a bias against our access to that environment.
How does it happen? In many ways they are nearly impossible to list but here are a few examples:
- Leaving or discarding trash around areas where we are fishing (either on land or water);
- Taking fish for show and then dumping them in the trash receptacles at the ramp or worse yet, just leaving them on the bank to rot; or
- Being less than courteous while either fishing on the shore, at the ramp and on the water to other people, especially non-fishermen.
At best, the negative image of bass anglers as sportsmen and worse a growing number of regulations and restrictions limiting our access to this precious resource.
One particular example springing into my mind dates back a number of years and involves someone flagrantly misusing the bounty of our sport.
This one issue involves a lake in southeastern Massachusetts surrounded by three properties, one a golf course, second cranberry bogs and the last a privately held conservation area.
Both the golf course and bog owners did not (and still do not) permit access to the lake from their properties because of previous vandalism and liability issues. For many years, however, the private conservation area owner did allow access to a small launch and picnic area on the south side of the lake.
Or at least they used to until one so-called bass angler did the unthinkable...
After betting a friend he could catch a limit (5-fish) of big bass (> 5 lbs. each) from this lake, he managed to accomplish that feat on his next trip. Rather than just take the fish home to show his friend, he pinned the bass on a stringer then tied the stinger around a tree at the launch for his friend to see later that day.
Now remember, the launch is located on privately owned conservation land so when the caretaker made his rounds that afternoon and saw this idiotic display, he immediately reported it to the main office.
Within 24 hours, the land was posted, the access road sealed off with earthen mounds (replaced a couple of weeks later with locking, iron gates) and all future fishing access denied.
So again I ask, as bass anglers, are we stupid, arrogant or just plain ignorant?
There are many water bodies in southern New England where access to the water is rapidly becoming virtually impossible due to heightened development of the area or negative treatment of formerly cooperative landowners. Actions like this or even simply discarding of trash or being discourteous while fishing will result in a growing number of access issues.
Always bear in mind, the actions of today often dictate our access to our treasured resource for the future...
Jim Hickey (a.k.a. Doc Bass) is an avid freshwater angler mainly pursuing black bass (largemouth, smallmouth & spotted bass) for over four decades. During that time, he has been active as both a recreational and tournament angler, as well as assisting others in honing their fishing knowledge and skills.
Doc Bass continues to share his thoughts on successful bass fishing on numerous forums and websites including his own bass fishing blog site.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=James_C._Hickey http://EzineArticles.com/?Bass-Fishing-Stupidity-Will-Lead-to-Access-Denial&id=3449551
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