| Most of the time, bass fishing is directly | | | | feet, invest in a good pair of chest waders. This |
| associated with the southern states of the United | | | | allows you to wade deeper into the waters and |
| States. However, there can be excellent catches | | | | can be lightweight and cool while still keeping you |
| up north during the right season, and believe it or | | | | completely dry. These will be especially helpful in |
| not, California bass fishing flourishes through much | | | | areas where there is heavy brush along the |
| of the year. Especially if you prefer fishing on | | | | banks and you have no choice but to wade |
| foot, you'll find excellent California bass fishing in | | | | further into the water away from the shore. You |
| many locations. Here are some tips to California | | | | may also try hip boots, which don't give you the |
| bass fishing on foot so that you can get started | | | | option to wade as deep but are comfortable and |
| and enjoy a day at one of the many great | | | | easy to walk in. Another bonus is that you can |
| locations. | | | | find vinyl pair for a very reasonable price, though |
| The beauty of a wading fishing trip is that it is | | | | latex and rubber are of higher quality and will last |
| inexpensive because no boat is needed and, | | | | much longer. |
| therefore, you don't even have to worry about | | | | If you don't mind getting wet, California bass |
| the cost of fuel. There is no hiring of a guide or a | | | | fishing is a great opportunity for wet wading. |
| shuttle for river canoeing, and you don't need | | | | Because of the warm temperatures that pervade |
| anyone to go with you and hold your hand. You | | | | throughout the year in much of the state, waters |
| can have a lonely, peaceful trip to the river or | | | | are easily 70 degrees and the air temperature |
| stream of your choice with nothing more than | | | | stays at 75 degrees or greater, meaning that the |
| your tackle box. Choose your gear wisely, though, | | | | temperature is comfortable from early spring |
| because with the aerobic workout you'll get from | | | | through late fall, especially in southern California. |
| California bass fishing on foot for smallmouths, | | | | Don't attempt this in shorts or sandals - heavy |
| you don't want to add to the difficulty factor. | | | | underwater brush will leave you scratched and |
| Footwear is probably the most important piece of | | | | scraped so that you'll never attempt this kind of |
| gear you can think about when you decide to go | | | | fishing again! Rather, look for lightweight, fast |
| wading. Don't limit yourself to wading boots | | | | drying long pants and boots or wading shoes with |
| because this will put you in a position of limited | | | | a good grip. Don't wear jeans unless you want to |
| access, mostly from the shoreline, and you will | | | | be wet for the rest of the day with the heavy |
| likely still get wet. Instead, if you are going to | | | | denim stuck to your skin. |
| spend a lot of time California bass fishing on your | | | | |