| There are many mistakes that fisherman make | | | | attention. |
| when bass fishing. But there are some basics that | | | | 3. Improper Use of Artificial Bait. When using |
| all of us are guilty of at times. When fishing for | | | | artificial bait you need to know how to utilize the |
| big bass, or any kind of fish, learning to avoid | | | | right action and technique. Some artificial baits |
| these will help. Let's take a look at what I | | | | require lots of practice to get the right action out |
| consider the top 5 mistakes. | | | | of them. A little study before hand and some |
| 1. Lack of Patience. I'm as guilty of this one as | | | | practice will get the big bass hitting in no time. But |
| much as anyone. Seems every time I get to a | | | | fish are attracted to the actions of the bait first, |
| spot I see another spot not too far away that | | | | so learn to use them right. |
| looks better. Or I throw out my line and reel it | | | | 4. Smelling Good. I know this sounds funny but |
| right back in or reel it in too fast. We all need to | | | | truth is almost all soaps and detergent products |
| slow down a little when fishing, give the fish some | | | | we use now days are perfumed. You might smell |
| time to move back in. Give them time to spot | | | | good coming out of the shower but that same |
| the bait before reeling it in and giving up and | | | | perfume transfers to your bait and gear and fish |
| moving on. | | | | hate it! Use non perfumed soap and wash your |
| 2. Pay Attention. How many times have you lost | | | | hands off in the same water your fishing in. This |
| your focus and before you realized it your bait | | | | is one time that smelling fishy is a good thing! |
| was gone or you had a strike and missed it? | | | | 5. Lack of Preparation. Simply put bring the right |
| Fishing is a relaxing sport. Sometimes too relaxing! | | | | gear for the area. Make sure and do some quick |
| I have to admit I've fell asleep several times | | | | research on the area you are going to fish. Learn |
| sitting in a boat or on the shore, relaxing in the | | | | what baits are prominent in the area. Make sure |
| sun, listening to water. But if you want to fish for | | | | your gear is clean, your line is still good, and your |
| big bass and fish you have to pay a little | | | | hooks are sharp. |