Bass Fishing Tips

18406ej · 12-21-2006, 08:16 AM

I have been fishing for trout for a while, and would like to spread out into the field of bass fishing. Can anyone give me some basic pointers on how to do it? Do bass feed off of the bottom? How do you present bait? Any small tips would be appreciated.

-E.J.

jimdicken · 12-22-2006, 01:14 PM

I live on the eastern coast.. far from Oregon, However we use a system here called Float and Fly Fishing for bass in winter. It works extremely well for bass and will also catch Trout and other species.
Easiest thing to do is to check out a website that tells you how this works..
http://www.floatandfly.com
The site describes the rigging and how to fish this type of lure.
If you are headed to the east coast check out Dale Hollow Lake in Tennessee ... The 3 largest Smallmouth EVER CAUGHT were alll caught at this lake.
Jim D

Nelson · 05-31-2007, 10:34 AM

float and fly works great. Especially during typical "non bass" season, Winter ect. You can get an almost non-active bass to hit a float fly. But this time of year, June. You could fish the float fly, but why when there are 10 other more exciting ways to fish for bass. The method depends on the type of water and conditions. Where are you fishing, SM LM, and what have you tried unsuccesfully. As a no brainer, for SM and LM, a 3 inch wacky rigged Yamamoto brand Senko worm is the automatic no-brainer. Or texes rig it, lower and raise it slowly, and work it slowly. I also have had success this year on the willy with spinnerbaits, grubs, bungie worms, live nightcrawlers, and panther martin style spinners.

cavdad45 · 10-07-2007, 04:53 PM

That float and fly method is covered pretty good in the November issue of Bassmaster. I have never used it, so I can't say if it works or is the latest gimmick.

My all-time favorite bass fishing method is working a Trophy Scumfrog through the lily pads. After a couple casts, it lulls you to sleep. As soon as you start daydreaming... That's when the bass come charging up through the weeds and scare you to death. Caught a 7-pounder with it last July at Silver Lake in Washington. It's real handy on the coast. Cullaby Lake has small silver dollar pads right near the playground and I have caught lots of good bass over 6-pounds there.

For production, nothing beats a plastic worm. So many options for so many fishing scenarios. Frustrating to learn, but once you gain the ability to sense a pick-up, it will outfish EVERY other bass lure.

Slow-rolling spinnerbaits in stump fields is a great early spring tactic for bass.

Anyway just a few ideas, there are thousands of ways to catch bass.

BULL-EE · 10-07-2007, 06:30 PM

yeah... when they're active they will pretty much go after anything moving through the water. rooster tails work well also, but I have to agree that the ol' plastic worm is the number one way to go.

BassLover.Z. · 04-10-2008, 08:23 PM

Yum Crawbugs are ultra realistic, and everyone knows that bass love craw fish. Just cast them out and let them sink down. then jig them back up and continue the process until your all the way in. Most of the time you can pin-point a certain spot (a point or a creek bed), cast to it, then wait for 10 or 15 seconds, and when you go to jig it back up, There will be a fish on it. Set the hook and reel that thing in.

it works countless times. just pinpoint key area's where the fish are likely to hang. like under tree limbs or right next to submerged trees.

JTLunker · 04-10-2008, 08:38 PM

Thanks for the tip Z. I have used plastic craws with minnimal succes, but I agree that those Yum Craws look as real as they can get. I will be using them later this spring. Z you should post a little about yourself on the meet and great thread. Welcome to the club.

krikcoin · 04-10-2008, 11:03 PM

bass are a predatory creature so the majority they are on the hunt for something to eat I take advantage of that with soft platics you can do so much with them and they work better for me than live bait.

GraphiteZen · 04-11-2008, 12:13 AM

haha what's up with that? Another fish, an anchor or an anomaly of some sort?

JTLunker · 04-11-2008, 02:28 PM

I think it is his second rod's reflection on the water. Fooled me at first too.

12-21-2006, 08:16 AM	#1
18406ej Master Angler Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Keizer Posts: 377	Bass Fishing Tips I have been fishing for trout for a while, and would like to spread out into the field of bass fishing. Can anyone give me some basic pointers on how to do it? Do bass feed off of the bottom? How do you present bait? Any small tips would be appreciated. -E.J.

12-22-2006, 01:14 PM	#2
jimdicken Neophyte Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Louisvile Posts: 3	WE use the Float and Fly in Winter I live on the eastern coast.. far from Oregon, However we use a system here called Float and Fly Fishing for bass in winter. It works extremely well for bass and will also catch Trout and other species. Easiest thing to do is to check out a website that tells you how this works.. http://www.floatandfly.com The site describes the rigging and how to fish this type of lure. If you are headed to the east coast check out Dale Hollow Lake in Tennessee ... The 3 largest Smallmouth EVER CAUGHT were alll caught at this lake. Jim D __________________ Jim Dicken Fishing Guides Home Page http://amazingforums.com/forum/FGHPOR/forum.html

05-31-2007, 10:34 AM	#3
Nelson Angler Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Portland OR Posts: 113	late reply float and fly works great. Especially during typical "non bass" season, Winter ect. You can get an almost non-active bass to hit a float fly. But this time of year, June. You could fish the float fly, but why when there are 10 other more exciting ways to fish for bass. The method depends on the type of water and conditions. Where are you fishing, SM LM, and what have you tried unsuccesfully. As a no brainer, for SM and LM, a 3 inch wacky rigged Yamamoto brand Senko worm is the automatic no-brainer. Or texes rig it, lower and raise it slowly, and work it slowly. I also have had success this year on the willy with spinnerbaits, grubs, bungie worms, live nightcrawlers, and panther martin style spinners. __________________ He'll fish anywhere!

10-07-2007, 04:53 PM	#4
cavdad45 Master Angler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: beavercreek Posts: 389	That float and fly method is covered pretty good in the November issue of Bassmaster. I have never used it, so I can't say if it works or is the latest gimmick. My all-time favorite bass fishing method is working a Trophy Scumfrog through the lily pads. After a couple casts, it lulls you to sleep. As soon as you start daydreaming... That's when the bass come charging up through the weeds and scare you to death. Caught a 7-pounder with it last July at Silver Lake in Washington. It's real handy on the coast. Cullaby Lake has small silver dollar pads right near the playground and I have caught lots of good bass over 6-pounds there. For production, nothing beats a plastic worm. So many options for so many fishing scenarios. Frustrating to learn, but once you gain the ability to sense a pick-up, it will outfish EVERY other bass lure. Slow-rolling spinnerbaits in stump fields is a great early spring tactic for bass. Anyway just a few ideas, there are thousands of ways to catch bass. Last edited by cavdad45 : 04-14-2008 at 10:08 AM.

04-10-2008, 08:23 PM	#6
BassLover.Z. Apprentice Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 80	yum Crawbugs Yum Crawbugs are ultra realistic, and everyone knows that bass love craw fish. Just cast them out and let them sink down. then jig them back up and continue the process until your all the way in. Most of the time you can pin-point a certain spot (a point or a creek bed), cast to it, then wait for 10 or 15 seconds, and when you go to jig it back up, There will be a fish on it. Set the hook and reel that thing in. it works countless times. just pinpoint key area's where the fish are likely to hang. like under tree limbs or right next to submerged trees. __________________ I might be ADDICTED to FISHING. Last edited by BassLover.Z. : 04-10-2008 at 08:24 PM. Reason: word was wrong

10-07-2007, 06:30 PM	#5
BULL-EE Neophyte Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 28	yeah... when they're active they will pretty much go after anything moving through the water. rooster tails work well also, but I have to agree that the ol' plastic worm is the number one way to go.

04-10-2008, 08:38 PM	#7
JTLunker Master Angler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 508	Thanks for the tip Z. I have used plastic craws with minnimal succes, but I agree that those Yum Craws look as real as they can get. I will be using them later this spring. Z you should post a little about yourself on the meet and great thread. Welcome to the club. __________________ JT FISH ON!!!!

04-10-2008, 11:03 PM	#8
krikcoin Angler Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Roseburg(best smallmouth river in the world) Oregon Posts: 106	bass are a predatory creature so the majority they are on the hunt for something to eat I take advantage of that with soft platics you can do so much with them and they work better for me than live bait.

04-11-2008, 12:13 AM	#9
GraphiteZen Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 380	haha what's up with that? Another fish, an anchor or an anomaly of some sort? __________________ When I die, screw some hooks into my spine and head for the deep water.

04-11-2008, 02:28 PM	#10
JTLunker Master Angler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 508	I think it is his second rod's reflection on the water. Fooled me at first too. __________________ JT FISH ON!!!!

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