| Experienced anglers know that bass fishing is | | | | popular. Think about it for a minute. You |
| one of the most rewarding experiences you | | | | will have little competition because fewer |
| could ever have. If you're a fisherman (or | | | | anglers are out in the wintertime and you |
| woman) that hasn't tried your hand at bass | | | | have the opportunity to catch the larger fish |
| fishing yet, you need to know what you're | | | | that got away during the previous months. |
| missing. Bass are sought after more than any | | | | |
| other species of fish for several different | | | | Of course, the main drawback to fishing in |
| reasons. For one thing, bass fishing is a | | | | the winter is the cold and if you have a |
| great way to relax and relieve stress. | | | | problem being out in it, then winter bass |
| Families can bond together when bass fishing | | | | fishing may not be for you. However, if the |
| and spend some quality time together doing | | | | cold is not a problem, then you can benefit |
| something fun and exciting. Reeling in a bass | | | | greatly from going out this time of year. |
| is a very rewarding feeling that you can't | | | | Just make sure you dress for the weather and |
| get from anything else. | | | | be prepared for the weather pattern to change |
| | | | quickly. |
| Serious anglers fish for bass for two main | | | | |
| reasons. First, they love the challenge these | | | | Extra caution is needed in the winter because |
| fish provide because they will put up a | | | | you have to protect yourself from the cold. |
| really good fight and make it worth your time | | | | Wearing layers is one way to do this and |
| and effort. The other reason is for the | | | | staying up-to date with the weather is |
| rewards of tournament fishing. When you join | | | | another. You want to try and avoid being |
| in on a tournament you have the opportunity | | | | caught off-guard so make sure you listen to |
| to win big bucks and a lot of exciting | | | | the forecast and keep your eyes open in case |
| prizes. Plus you get to have so much fun | | | | something unexpected pops up. Avoid areas |
| while striving to get to the top. | | | | with thin ice as this can cause some serious |
| | | | problems. |
| If you haven't tried your hand at winter bass | | | | |
| fishing, you need to give this a shot as | | | | The tackle and lures you use will make all |
| well. Many anglers miss out because they | | | | the difference in the world when winter bass |
| don't realize all the advantages of winter | | | | fishing. You can still use much of the same |
| bass fishing. They pack up in the fall and | | | | types of gear such as crankbait, |
| wait for spring before going out again. They | | | | spinnerbaits, jigs, crawdads, shad and |
| really don't know what they are missing. | | | | topwater bait just like you do in warmer |
| However, there is a big difference between | | | | months. However, the presentation will need |
| fishing during the winter months and at any | | | | to be altered. This is due to another big |
| other time of the year. | | | | difference you will notice when bass fishing |
| | | | in the winter. |
| How Is Winter Bass Fishing Different From Any | | | | |
| Other Time? | | | | The fish are much slower moving than they are |
| | | | at any other time of the year. This means |
| Winter bass fishing is a lot different from | | | | that you are going to have to slow down as |
| fishing any other season for several | | | | well. If you move to fast for the bass they |
| different reasons. One reason winter bass | | | | will not respond to your efforts. Instead |
| fishing is so different is because you have | | | | they will just sit there and watch your bait |
| the opportunity to catch some really large | | | | go by. Presenting your bait at a slow pace |
| bass during this time. In fact, this is one | | | | may even be the key to having the most |
| of the reasons why ice fishing is becoming so | | | | success when winter bass fishing. |