Your Questions About Bass Fishing Techniques
Ruth asks…
What is the best all around action for bass? I have been getting mixed information in other questions regarding rod action. I am looking for an all purpose bass fishing rod, as I can only afford 1 currently. I know I am getting a 7 footer, but what is the best all around action for someone that can only get 1 rod. I want to be able to do anything, for the most part. This is going to be a baitcasting outfit if that matters.
LMBassFish answers: Ask yourself these Q’s: WHERE are you fishing? Are you in the West? Are you in the Mid-west? Are you in the South? If you will mainly be fishing deep reservoirs in the West, go with M action. If your in the Mid-west/South or North you should think about getting a MH. How high is the gunwales of your boat? Do you want to be able to “flip” the Bass over the side of your boat or do you want to have to “lip” any catch over 3Lb’s?? A MH rod can easily “flip” a fish into a boat- M action rods cannot
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do this with fish over 2-3Lb’s. 80% of fish are lost at boat-side……… What is the AVERAGE size Bass in your area? If 5-6LB (PLUS) Bass are common in your area get a MH. If your mainly fishing small “Farm Ponds” with a smaller than 5Lb average think about getting a M. You will have more fun hauling in Farm Pond fish with a M action….. What style of Bass fishing will you MAINLY be doing? Your fav technique designates the action, (period). Your “best bet”????? Go to Bass Resource and read everything you can in the beginner’s section. Here is the link- http://www.bassresource.com/beginner/beginner.html Personally, I think you should save your money and purchase 2 outfit’s like I stated in one of your other Q’s…… Hope this helps ya?
Paul asks…
Cheep high quality baitcasting rod and reel for my son this Christmas? My son is really big into bass fishing now and he fishes tournaments and tours the US. I was wanting to get him the best high quality baitcasting rod and reel I could afford. He said that he
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wants some kind of Quantum reel, and some kind of split grip style handle rod. I have a low budget this year you guys so can you help a brother out?
LMBassFish answers: You can’t go cheap when you’re tournament fishing. Rods and reels get a workout from all the fish they haul in along with being stepped on and what not. At the least, I’d go with Quantum’s Kinetic PT low-profile baitcaster for $120. It fits the bill as a Quantum baitcaster and has just about the cheapest price I’d go with a tournament fishing reel. For the rod, a very good rod with a split grip handle, for only $90, is the St. Croix Mojo Bass casting rod. I would first ask your son what technique he would be using with this new combo you are going to buy him. The Mojo Bass line of rods has many different styles such as a “Soft Plastics rod”, “Swimbait rod”, “Jig ‘N Worm rod”, etc. If he wants a rod for crankbaits, get him the rod that is labeled “Crankbait rod” and so on. Quantum Kinetic PT reel – http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_ -1_10001_10205056_100001001_100000000_100001000_100-1-1 St. Croix Mojo Bass – http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_1 0001_104145____SearchResults
Sharon asks…
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I want to get into fishing, is it worth paying more for a fishing rod? I mainly want to bass fish in a lake or pond. Are all fishing rods pretty much the same? Oh and what is spinning and casting?
LMBassFish answers: Here’s an excellent choice for a beginner bass fisherman($27.95). I’ll bet everyone that fishes, started out with this type setup. It’s actually a little nicer than the one I learned to bass fish with. Stay away from baitcasters and spinning rods until you become good at casting with a spincast reel. It will save you LOTS of frustration, time and money on wasted line, lost tackle and fish. As you gain experience and confidence, a baitcaster combo in the the $100 dollar range will be good until you learn more advanced techniques like flipping, pitching,skipping baits, and then you will want to purchase equipment more suited to a specialty technique. With premium rods and reels running at close to $500 each they might be out of range of an aspiring beginner. Don’t get discouraged! The skills you need will come with lots of practice, information, and hours on the water. Best of luck! Http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=51511&hvarDept=100&hvarEvent= &hvarClassCode=3&hvarSubCode=3&hvarTarget=browse
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Daniel asks‌
What are good bass fishing techniques/baits in the fall and winter?
LMBassFish answers: Go deep, and slow it down. Bass will be in energy conservation mode.
Joseph asks‌
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What is the best way to attract a floating lure for bass? I’ve been trying the jerk jerk stop technique, but it doesn’t seem to work in Minnesota.
LMBassFish answers: Check out http://www.bassintips.com This is a great website on bass fishing
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