| It's hard to know where to begin when setting up | | | | The best approach is to keep alert - look around |
| for bass fishing. Your tempted to use a bigger | | | | at objects that in the water, including boat docks, |
| setup such as a longer rod, but this can make it | | | | piers, or buoys. Learning to identify objects |
| hard to know when you've actually caught a fish. | | | | quickly will help you spot bass in the long run. |
| Using a light rod and reel is the ideal setup for | | | | When it comes to crankbaits, there is much to be |
| beginners, even with a one-pound bass, because | | | | said. With a crankbait, you can play with the |
| this allows you to struggle with the fish and learn | | | | speed and depth to find what works for you. In |
| how they move. Only after you learn this should | | | | clear water, smooth movement with no surprises |
| you prepare for stronger rods and reels. | | | | is often your best bet. In muddy water, however, |
| To stock your gear, start with only what you | | | | varying movement will attract fish, so you have |
| absolutely need. Don't buy everything available | | | | to learn to adapt your strategies to the water |
| just because you think you might use it - learn to | | | | type. |
| use the basics, such as crankbaits and | | | | For starters, use bait scent and try casting |
| spinnerbaits. Choosing natural and bright colors is | | | | repeatedly with a colored lure - these may |
| key here. This is because fish are naturally drawn | | | | provoke fish to attack. And remember that if you |
| to bright objects. Using natural colored plastic | | | | can make the lure swim realistically, your chances |
| worms will also do the trick, allowing you to | | | | of a catch will also increase. |
| another medium for catching bass. | | | | Catching bass can be both fun and entertaining. |
| Similarly to the way you set up your gear, start | | | | Just be careful where you cast - you may get |
| fishing in small lakes and ponds first. You catch | | | | your lure stuck and lose it, which will cost you |
| smaller fish, but the experience will be invaluable | | | | both money and time. Again, as a bass fishing |
| when you move on to bigger bodies of water | | | | beginner start slowly and instead of learning the |
| and bigger fish. And if you've heard from all the | | | | tricks of the trade, learn the trade itself. Once |
| pros, bass love to hide. For beginners, it can be | | | | you master the basic techniques and land small |
| sometimes frustrating to sit on the boat for | | | | fish regularly, you can move on to the big ones |
| hours with no success. | | | | with ease. |