Fishing Q&A - Bass Fishing Techniques Lures Knowledge Base

Bass Fishing Techniques Lures Knowledge Base

Good Bass Fishing techniques and Lures? Im a newbie wanting to start bass fishing and live in SW Michigab any advice as far as technique and lures?

Bass fishing techniques for spring weather changes in Dallas (rain, cold, sun, wind)? Okay, this is for you expert anglers. I fish small local ponds in the Lewisville, Carrollton, Frisco area. The bass were really biting in March, but with all of the cold fronts that have moved through every few days in April, I've really had inconsistent luck. I've generally heard that fishing is better right before a front moves in and that seems to have been right. My issue is that after a big rain or when the air temp drops from the 70-80s to 50-60 for a few days. I am not sure what to do. Can someone help explain the patterns of bass when the air cools down suddenly, when storms/rain comes, when it's really windy (20-30 mph), when it's overcast vs cloudy, and how I should be fishing (lures, techniques, etc) in those conditions in north Texas?

What are the best bass fishing equipment and techniques for a beginner? I fish once in a while, but have never fished bass. What equipment, and should I use a boat, what lure, technique, etc. should I use?

What is the best fishing lure/technique to catch largemouth bass in late summer? I'm fishing in Michigan (Fletcher's floodwaters) during the last weekend in August. I'm looking for insight so I can land a few giant bass.

bass fishing? what are the techniques used for the various bass lures? i have fished for catfish for years, and am interested in learning to fish for bass. please be as specific as possible. thanks!!

what is the best bait and technique for bass fishing? I live near a very large lake and I wanted to go bass fishing this summer, but I don't know what the best lures or plastic bait are the best. I also don't know, when using plastic bait or lures, what the best technique is. Can anyone Help me?

how to fish for big bass this time of year in fl. with lures and or worms??? times, bait, lures & techniques? I have a few small ponds i fish but resultes vary as do my inability to catch the big one. I can "flip" and cast great but my retieval methods i think need some work, so any help and tips are appreciated. the ponds i fish no one else does so i figure i have some advantage but i do not know the hieght to fish some lures. top, mid, bottom do i let it drop and retrieve fast or do a 3 count and bring it home slow........thanks for any and all answers/tips in advance.

Bass fishing from shore is it better to keep moving around the lake or stationary? Been Bass fishing recently with lures with no luck. I assume I am doing something wrong. Live in Northern New Jersey and have tried some different techniques, but to move or not move is my question.

What's a good Bass fishing method for cold Winter conditions in So. Cal? Topwater bites in the morning are out of the question in Winter right? When I get to the lake, whats my best plan for hookin one of these sluggish bass? Gimme any of your helpful winter tips. Lures and Techniques

What is the best pike fishing technique? I'm going Pike fishing in the dead stream between Houghton lake, MI and 127. It has murkey waters, with channels about 6-8 ft deep x 20 ft across, running through a flood plain thats almost always has about 2 ft of water in it. What is the best lure or live bait to use? What part of the channel should I fish in? Any tips or tricks? Ive only reeled one pike out of here before, and I took it with a pike minnow. I mostly just wind up with bass or dog fish on my line. I forgot to ask this, should I use a steel leader, Ive had a few pike chomp right through 15lb line.

cold water bass fishing!!!? if the water temp is low what colors and lures and techniques should i use and where should i look for bass to be.

Bass fishing help? I'm fishing a double tournament 2 tournaments over this weekend for my jr. B.A.S.S. club. the problem is that the lake is 3ft lower than usual. can any one possibly give me some tips, techniques and what lures to use. all answers will be deeply appreciated. thanks thanks for the answers I'm packing the truck right now I'll be sure to let you know how I did. Thanks again. Again thanks, I came in 4th not bad, at least I caught some fish.

Going freshwater fishing for the first time, fishing for small mouth bass? I do lots of salt water so i'm very comfortable w/ fishing. I wanna know what a good lure for smalls is. I've heard rattle traps. BTW, I'm using a cast and retrieve technique. Thanx :)

fishing with artifical craw fish? i have never fished with artificial crawfish. i have used live ones though. i have watched tv shows that showed the fisherman was tearing up the bass with craw fish lures and i was in bass pro shop and they demonstrated the lure and the bass wouldn't even leave it alone. my question is what do yall think is the best way to fish the crawfish lure. oh yea..i picked up a bass pro shop weedless football jig to go with it. that is what the guy at bass pro was using a few week ago so i picked it up. if any of yall have any tips or techniques that would help me out. i am going to a river that is supposed to have a lot of lilly pads and grass cover if that changes the techniques any. thanks and good fishin

Trick to using lures? I used to fish with my dad as a kid and I clearly remember using lures and cathing plenty of trout and bass with them. Then life got in the way and 10 years passed without any fishing. Now I'm getting into it again and I realize I have forgotten most of the basic techniques for using lures so I resign to nightcrawlers. How do I use lures? What is the proper techniques for reeling in a lure? Best bass lures? Can someone give me a crash course?

fishing....tips? Okay so I go fishing alot and I never catch anything unless luck comes my way.... Sometimes I fish for bass, some times I fish for crappy or bluegill. Just catching something good in size without needing expensive lures and equipment is fun. I usually keep getting snagged on the bottom of the creek. The creek I fish as is full of bass, crappy, and bluegill...but rarely do I pull anything out or get any bites. Sometimes I would catch a few good 10 -14 inch bass. But that's rarely....I want to bring home the big ones! Any tips on bait and fishing techniques to not get snagged at the bottom of rocks and such? Any tips to using certain types of lures and baits? I try not to use expensive lures because of the snagging. I use 15lb test line and a good size hook, not sure the size but it's a good size to pull in big bass..if I would ever get a chance to hook a big one. Sometimes I would use smaller size hooks and different bait for crappy..no luck with either fish types really.. for bluegills I would use wax worms, and regular night crawler worms. For bass I would use 10 inch long powerbait lures...I've used light and dark colored ones. I've tried a few spinners. I've tried using different types of rubber jiggs. Maybe my sinker and hook set up is wrong?...could that be the cause for snagging and not getting any fish? Could setting the sinkers wrong be a factor? Sometimes I stand on the docks, some times I stand in the bushes area where the land leads out to the deep end of the creek. Sometimes there's shadows, sometimes there's not.

Trout Fishing Tip? I've grown up fishing for bass... its how my father always fished. Recently started trout fishing with some friends and have really gotten in to it. Anyway have any tips on trout fishing. What I"m looing for is like when to use a dry fly vs. a wet fly.. and is there a proper technique to work the lure or just let the river do it for you? Or what other type of lures/bait is popular and useful. And I'm fishing the streams and rivers of Western North Carolina.

How to fish for Northern Pike at night? Does anyone have any good ideas or techniques for fishing for NORTHERN PIKE at night? I only have bites from bass and I actually had my first ever Northern Pike bite today. I was using a Mepps Straight spinner, but it ended up spitting out the lure at the pier. After about 6 both bass and northern both stop biting. I have also been trying the Terminator T-1 series bzzbait, but I have not had much luck with that. Maybe its the wrong season, but after dusk I get no bites. Anyone know: 1. Techniques for getting northern bites after dark 2. where Northern go after dark? Thanks much!

What Has Been Your Best Method For Catching Carp? I need some help from all my fellow anglers out there about catching Carp.As some of you know & have seen the pics of my other catches of Bass & Bluegill in the pond I fish in,I have yet to snag one of the huge Carp there.I've been trying just about all I know & still none caught to post.I've almost been tempted to jump in & wrestle one in! lol But that just wouldn't be fishing.So,my question is, what baits or lure have you used that were successful? Any other technique that proved useful? We're going tomorrow & any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance & happy fishing all!

i need fishing help for the bay by coronado in san diego.!!? i'm a new fisher and im supposed go fishing in two weeks. what kind of bait should i use? and what kind of lure? is there any brand or color that works better in that area? the only fish that i know that live there are bass and halavit(bad speller). is there a technique i should use. please help i need to catch fish!!! thanks.