Great Fishing Tips For the Beginner Part 2

Now that you have your rod and reel picked out you need some terminal tackle. I would buy #6 or#8 live bait hooks and a bobber that attaches to your line that you can see in the distance. I prefer the bright orange instead of red and white. Also instead of a round bobber try to get a torpedo bobber with a lead band on the bottom. They almost look like a short cigar. I find you can cast out further with this type of bobber. Some people put a spit shot on the line between the bobber and hook to keep the line straight in the water. If you plan to use minnows hook the minnow in the both lips. Bass tend to strike at the front of the bait instead of the back of it. If you plan on using worms thread the worm onto the hook.

When fishing for bass you want to fish near structure such as weeds, grass, pilings, and docks. The reason for this is because bass will ambush their prey. They fish primarily by sight first then sound and smell last. So if they don't see your bait you won't get a strike. I hope these tips help you get started in the wonderful world or fish. Good luck fishing!

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Great Fishing Tips for the Beginner Part 1

If you are just starting in bass fishing here are some simple tips a fishing. Small mouth bass can be found in deep, clear water lakes. Striped bass may be found in the same area. Stripers are bass that have horizontal stripes and are a lot fun to catch. They can become very large. They are also known as rock fish. They prefer live shad or perch as bait.

Small mouth bass like minnows as bait. You can catch them on lures such as jigs, spoons, and plastic worms. They prefer deeper water and can be hard to catch. You basically need a boat to catch them.

Their size ranges from 1 to 12 lbs. and you can fish them year round. They are also known as brown or bronze bass.

Now the large mouth bass is the most popular of the species to fish. It is actually in the sun fish family instead of a bass. They are also called black bass.

The best lures to use are crank baits, lip less and lipped, plastic worms rigged Carolina or Texas style, grubs, and spinner baits. Bass will strike night crawlers, red worms, crayfish, hellgrammites, grubs, and shad and shiners which are minnows.. Most bass tournaments fish for large mouth bass.

When you are out fishing try to use lures to match the or resembles the food source of the fish. Use dark lures on dark days, (cloudy), and bright lures on the bright days.

If fishing in the winter time slow down your presentation of your lure. Bass will not move as fast in the winter time because it is cold.

If you want to get started in bass fishing you will need a rod and reel. For your first rod and reel buy a spin casting reel. Bait casting reels are nice but take some practice to use. If you don't know how to use a spin casting reel start with a closed face reel such as a Zebco's 33 or 202. You basically push the button and cast out- very simple. They do cast out very far and are nice rods and reel to use for the price. I've had mine over 20 years and still use them today.

If you want to purchase a spin casting reel and don't know how to use it go fishing with a buddy who has one and they can show you how to use it. They are nice reels but cost more. I use a Mitchell Advocet with 8 lb test line and catch plenty of bass. The reel is real smooth and the rod that comes with it is perfect for my needs. It is not a expensive rod and reel. Mine is over ten years old and never had a problem with it. Good Luck Fishing!!

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Ways to Rig A Floating Worm

The most popular way to rig a floating worm is the Texas rig with not weight. Other ways to rig it is the kinked Texas rig. Push the hook down a little further on the worm which creates a kink between the eye and shank of the hook. This will cause the lure to have a twisting action when retrieved.

Another popular way to rig the floating worm is to push the hook through the middle of the worm and is good for open water and leaving the hook point exposed. This is called the wacky worm rig and is good for open water. The worm makes a U shape which attract bass in the area. Pausing your lure between short jerks is best used on bare, short banks.

There are countless ways to present this worm in shallow water or deep water. In shallow water with no weeds on the bank, throw the lure on the bank and ease it into the water then retrieve it. This is when thee if using a floating worm is it's best to attract bass. If fishing across weeds or grass the floating worm is easier to retrieve if using a Texas rig than other lures across the weeds.

To fish this worm in deep water use a weight such as a split shot, bullet weight or jig head. If you find the bass striking the tail of the lure place another hook in the rear, there by having a two hook rig. Using the Carolina rig with floating worm is deadly. Using a floating worm with this type of rig, the lure will float suspended above the the bottom. When allow to rest if floats even higher in the water in calm water or swim in the the current. This type of rig is known to attract Big bass. This especially true in the summer time. In the winter time when bass are rejecting other lures put on a floating worm Carolina rig style and fish in shallow water. You will attract the bass.

If you have not tried a floating worm you are missing a lot of opportunity to catch those bass. Try one and see if you won't have fun with one! Happy Fishing!

 

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Tips on How to Use a Floating Worm

So how do you use a floating worm? Floating worms catch a lot of BIG bass. This type of worm is also great for all seasons unlike some lures which are only productive during a certain season. Knowing how to rig one and apply it will greatly increase your chances of catching BIG bass.

What makes the the floating worm so unique? W hat makes this worm unique is it's design. While in the molding process manufacturers inject air into the worm to make it float. This makes it a surface floater.

To use this unique technique most anglers use a Carolina rig with leader being a personal choice and the conditions of the water. A good choice would be setting the leader to be 18 inches to 3 feet with a 1/8 to 3/16 ounce size weight. The application of this lure is unlimited. For example say you are from shore near some grass or weeds. Position yourself in front of the grass and cast and into open water. Reel slowly by dragging or hopping the lure from the open water into the grass. Then reel quick not to disturbing the grass. Continue this process moving down the bank. You will arouse the bass in this area and usually get a strike.

Or say you are fishing from a boat near dock. Another great technique is to use a 2 to 3 foot leader. casting near the dock. Bump the worm against the beams and stop a few seconds and wait for the bass to strike. If they don't strike reel slow a little bit and again drag the worm or hop the it until the retrieve is complete. Fish all sides of dock and see if you don't catch a bass. If not try another dock.

There are many ways you can use a floating worm and the possibilities are endless. Put a pork rind on it and see if you get more strikes. And the best part is you can use this lure year round. This will also save your wallet and what you spend on lures. Hope you find this article helpful. If you do let me know. Good luck fishing!

 

 

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What is a Floating Worm?

In the 1980's the floating worm was introduced to the angler world. What is a floating worm you ask? In times past when using a plastic worm the worm would sink after casting, then came the floating worm which was injected with air so it would float in the water.

Evaluation of the Worm

Popular manufactures of plastic worms were Tom Mann, who created soft plastic worms such as “Mann's Auger tail” which came in in different colors and sizes. Nick Creme in the 1960's came out the 'Creme Scoundrel' which was a huge success. These were made out of hard plastic such as rubber. Another popular worm was the 'Burke Flip tail' which was a plastic worm with a flat tail. Most plastic worms came in lengths of 6-12 inches and they sank. Everyone used them with a Texas rig to fish the bottom. Some anglers used them weightless thus creating a top water lure which you could drag across the top of grass to produce those strikes.

With this in mind the floating worm was created out of soft plastic by injecting air to make them float. Many come in different colors and sizes. You can find them in many bass shops.

Size and Color

The floating worm come in all colors and in lengths of 4-12 inches. The most popular is 6 inches and the 8 inch version has more plastic in it's construction causing the worm to have more vibration. Big bass love them. The bigger the worm the bigger the target for the bass to strike.

In clear or slightly colored water the best colors for strikes are pink, yellow, white, lime and chartreuse. When fishing these types of worms you have to eyeball the lure or you will lose the bass. Other colors to use are black, purple, gray, blue, green, red, and pumpkin seed. Use these color lures on the top of the water or just below the waterline. When using the worm below the waterline, feel plays an important part as with other worm presentations. Usually the strike is a slight bump or a huge boil in the water. Constantly watch your line and the lure to detect the bass strike. Sunglasses are a must to prevent the glare of the sun.

 

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