Three Oddball Baits For Hammering The Largemouth Bass

No better time to treat yourself or someone else... 'tis the season of giving (and receiving). And just in case you're finding time to go bass fishing despite all the holiday get togethers, cakes, pies, football games, and general holiday shenanigans, I want to make sure to keep your stocking FULL of actionable (and powerful) bass fishing tips and techniques.

That's why I'm digging into 3 oddball baits I want you to test out this winter, in your favorite spots.

I expect a full report! Or not... ) My ONLY goal is to help you catch more bass, That's why I send the Friday Bass tips... and it's also why I keep reminding you about this amazing bass catching tool

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Plus, I just like to keep in touch with you. We share one of the greatest pastimes in the world.

And I bet you're a good guy. So, in the spirit of the season, time to give some more. Enjoy...

Bass fishing is a sport that many people enjoy. Some people go out once in awhile just to see how many bass they can reel in during a weekend fishing trip. They fish for fun and it really doesn't matter if they catch a lot of bass or not. Other people fish professionally and look forward to having a chance to take part in big fishing tournaments where they can fish for cash and prizes. They take fishing very seriously and look for every way they can to improve their skills.

There are also anglers that fall in-between these two categories. Some refer to themselves as weekend anglers because they go out every weekend or every chance they get and others may only go bass fishing when on vacation or once every month or two. No matter what type of bass fisherman you are, the baits that you use can make a big difference in the amount of success that you have.

Types of Baits There are many different types of baits used for catching bass and most of them are very effective. The best one to use will depend on when and where you're fishing, they type of water you're fishing in, which species of bass you're seeking out along with many other factors. That's why you can't name one specific type of bait that will work better than any of the others.

However, there are some types of baits that are preferred over the others because they work great in most any situations and these would be considered the favorite baits for catching bass by anglers everywhere Here are three favorite baits used for bass fishing

1. Soft Plastic - Soft plastic baits come in many different sizes, shapes and colors giving you a wide selection to choose. It makes it easy to find bait that works no matter which bass species you're seeking out.

2. Shad - Shad is an excellent bait to use when fishing for bass and you can use live shad or artificial ones as long as they are presented correctly.

3. Spinnerbaits - Spinnerbaits can be used in the shallows or out in the deeper parts of the water and they can be used around structures where the bass hide out in search of food. When the bass are active they can be used as fast action bait but when the bass are sluggish, they can be used as slow action bait. All of this makes them an excellent bait to use because they are so versatile.

Since these three baits will work great in most any situation it would be a good idea to start your collection with them. You can always add more to your tackle box later on.Take time to learn what the natural food source is for the bass in your area and this will help you determine which baits will work the best so you'll know what types to start collecting first.

What Influences the Way Bass Respond to Bait? There are many things that influence the way bass respond to the bait you're offering.Normally, they will be attracted to anything that is similar to their natural food source but how well they'll respond will depend on many things. For example, the time of day will make a difference in how the bass respond to the bait because they are more active in the early morning and late evening than they will be in the middle of the day.

The time of year will make a difference in how the bass react to the bait you choose because they respond differently depending on the temperature of the water. Therefore, some baits work great when the water is cool while others will get a better response in warm water. Even the depth of the water will make a big difference in how the bass respond and which baits should be used.

The bass will always feed more aggressively in the spawning season than at any other time of the year and they are the least active in the winter. As a result, they will go after about anything when spawning but you have to present more alluring bait in the winter when they're not as active. You have to entice them and make them want it. This is why presentation is so important. If you don't present the bait in a way that gets their attention you won't get as many bites.

Basically, everything influences the way bass respond to bait. Therefore, anyone wanting to improve their skills so they can reel in more bait would benefit by learning as much as they can about the bass, their habitat and the patterns they follow. The more you know about bass, the easier it will be to choose the right baits in any given situation.

So...take a break from the holiday R&R... get out into the cold, and into nature.

Breath in the fresh air, and put some of these baits and other tips to work.

Burst through the front door with a nice stringer of bass, in a time of the year when most people hibernate. The look on your wife's face (or anyone that sees you) will be worth it... that I promise!

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