How to Catch Bass

This Bass was caught at Lake Fork just north of Tyler, TX on Hwy 69. Congrats Ritchie.

As I did not catch this monster I have caught many very large bass. Read my favorite technique.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Open Face Reel
• Sharp Hook
• Plastic Worms
• A boat would be nice

1. Always review the catch and release requirements for the Lake and county your fishing in.

2. Get your rod @ reel and tie a nice sharp hook on it. Do not use any weights, bobbers, leaders, or such. (Just the Hook)

3. Get a plastic worm and put on the hook through the back of the worm. The worm should cross ways on the hook and not on straight.

4. Cast the worm, the worm should sink slowly and flutter like a feather falling on the way down.
   
   * This is when you get the most strikes
   
   stay alert with no weight is takes a sensitive feel and then set the hook.

5. If the worm does not get a strike on the way down, jig it slowly 5 or 6 time then pull it in and repeat.
   
   Remember Bass love Structure and coverage.
   
   Happy fishing.

Tips & Warnings

• Be Legal
• Catch and Release
• Don't get excited when you catch an 8lb. bass and fall out of the boat.

[SunnyStars]

on 2/15/2009 Thanks! Great info! Now I'm going to see if I can breed them! Bass = Yummy! =) 5*Stars!