Bass

Heading out for a little bass fishing? Check out these easy tips on how to increase your catch depending on weather and river conditions.

Cold water bass fishing

Just because winter has rolled around does not mean you have to give up bass fishing for the year. Bass are tracked and caught even under ice, with enough persistence and dedication. Bass do not need to feed as often in the winter and therefore respond less rapidly to live bait. Try fishing more slowly to give the bass time to respond to your presentation. You do not get bites as frequently as in warmer waters, but you could wind up landing a larger, hungrier fish as a result.

Muddy water bass fishing

Springtime often brings warmer waters, which is good news for many bass fishermen, but it also brings rainstorms, which stir up mud in your chosen area. Do not get chased away by muddy water; bass have much better eyesight and sense of smell than humans and scent or see your lure regardless of the cloudy water. Use a brightly-colored lure just to be on the safe side.

Warm water bass fishing

As the temperature rises, bass look to cool off in nooks and crannies around the fishing area. This is where you need to go in order to catch them. Try fishing in the early morning or the late evening to have more access to all of the little hiding places around the river.

Weather conditions mean more to fishermen than getting dressed in the morning. Use these tips and tricks to fish bass any time of the year.