Bass Fishing!

Bass fishing is the GOD of fishing, right? So, in this post, we'll discuss everything you must know about bass and bass fishing.

    As you already know, there are more species of bass, the most popular being the Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Striped Bass. Let's talk about where you can find each one:

     Largemouth Bass can be found in areas with ample cover, like weeds, lily pads, rocks, and submerged logs. In warmer months they tend to stay close to the surface, and in colder months they move toward deeper water where they can follow baitfish. You can find them in freshwater lakes, ponds, rivers, and reservoirs, especially in North America.

    Smallmouth Bass are more sensitive to water temperature and quality, thriving in clear, rocky lakes and rivers with a moderate to fast current. They tend to hide around rocky structures, ledges, and deep pools. Most can be found in the northern U.S. and Canada.

     Striped Bass can be found in salt and fresh waters like coastal waters, estuaries, and large river systems. They're more adaptable than the other species of bass, and in some months of the year they tend to stay closer to the shore.

    Diet

 

    -Largemouth Bass Diet - Bluegill, Minnows, Shad, Smaller Bass, Crayfish, Insects, Frogs, Small Snakes, Small Birds

    In the summer they eat at the surface and in the autumn they feed in deeper waters.

   -Smallmouth Bass Diet - Crayfish, Insects, Darters, Perch

    Striped Bass Diet - Herring, Shad, Shrimp, Crabs, Squid, Marine Worms

    Ok! We finished the boring subject. Now let's enter our favorite rabbit hole.

    Lures

    As you've read already bass have a complex diet, meaning they will eat everything that comes close to them (or almost everything).

    Soft lures

    They came in a bunch of sizes, colors, and shapes, but for bass, my favorites are:

Crustaceans

Topwater Frogs

Explosive Topwater

    There are a lot more lures, but I'm sure that you are the expert, not me.

    I hope you enjoyed it!! And don't forget, our blog is full of helpful information about fishing any kind of species.