How to Get Your Fishing Gear Ready for Spring and Summer Bass or Pan Fishing

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

fishing reel oil

Step 1

Bass fishing is on the way in the north its still cold so now is the time to get your fishing gear ready. Get your fishing rods and tackle boxes out and start to get them in shape for the upcoming bass fishing season.Check your fishing line for wear and tear and replace it with new fishing line.Your fishing reels will need some attention such as cleaning and oiling.Take everything out of your fishing tackle box and clean it out.I like to line the compartments with cork in keeps the fishing lures from scratching up the tackle box.There are many different inserts that you can get to keep your tackle box clean and neat.
Check the hooks on your fishing lures and make sure they are still sharp.Look at your fishing baits to make sure they are not broken.If you use a fish attractant make sure its not out of date some baits that are preserved have a out of date printed on the jar.
Step 2

Take a look at your fishing rods and make sure the eyelets are not broken or have any nicks this can cause the line to break and you could loose a big bass.
If you have kids that are old enough to fish now is the time to have them get their fishing gear out and get it ready for spring bass fishing
You can sit down with them now and make plans for your first fishing trip.Get out your topo maps and start planning where you want to go.Fishing is also a great way to your family closer together and remember to be patient with young anglers.Remember you have to get a fishing license, check your local state department of natural resources to see the age limits for young fishermen.Most states are free under a certain age to fish with an adult.
Step 3

Texas rig for bass fishing

Get your fishing rigs ready if you use Texas rig you can use a bullet shaped slip sinker, and attach it to the line so that the smallest part of the weight is facing upwards.Use a worm hook and a trailer of your choice.The same is true for Carolina rigs and other bass fishing baits and use a bait fish scent on the trailers.
I try and stay with the fishing baits that I am use to fishing,there are just to many baits for sale and it can become overwhelming so just buy a few and learn how to fish them inside and out.