Bass Fishing with Artificial Baits :
Bass fishing is a popular sport fishing activity all over the world. Each year, thousands of bass are caught and released. Although people no longer use the archaic wooden stick attached with a string and bait on its end, bass fishing techniques remain the same. The only difference is the improvement in fishing equipment including bait. The best bass anglers are those who catch trophy-worthy specimens. The success of every bass fishing expedition can boil down to one main factor, choosing the right kind of lure or bait.
Today, the most common way of catching bass is with the help of artificial bait. This hooked item is designed to mimic a bass’ natural prey to lure in the fish. There a plethora of artificial lures being sold today, which can be purchased from local bait or fishing shops. Common types of artificial lures for bass include Soft-Plastic, Jig and Pig, Spinnerbaits and Crankbaits, and Topwaters.
Why When and Where
Each angler has his or her own set of ideas of the perfect artificial bait. With modern technology and innovations in fishing types of equipment, there is an array of artificial baits to choose from. Some artificial baits are designed solely to catch the attention of the angler. The good ones, catch the attention of bass through sight while others, through sound by generating vibration in the water.
Personal choice and discretion are key when choosing an artificial lure. With experience, you would naturally develop a preference for particular artificial bait which you perceive as the best that will catch the most bass. Should you have not developed such preference yet, keep a good assortment of artificial lures on hand to help you find out what types of baits would do well for your fishing style. The more you spend time bass fishing, the better you will be at choosing the perfect artificial bait.
After choosing the right bait, you still need the right fishing location. The right bait without the location is simply a good bait going to waste.
