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