 | Typically fish by casting and retrieving a plug, spoon, spinnerbait, jig,
plastic worm or live bait. |
| Bass generally hang out at the bottom, or near underwater cover (e.g. fallen log
or submerged boulders). |
| Look for water about 70°F. |
| Generally retrieve slowly, near or on the bottom. |
| Boat fishing preferred (i.e. inflatable, dingy, row boat, etc.). Shore fishing
possible. |
Tackle & Equipment
Here are some possibilities:
Spinning equipment: 6-7 foot light to medium action spinning rod, open-faced
reel with 8 to 12 lb monofilament line.
Spin casting equipment: 5-6 foot pistol-grip, light to medium rod, closed-face
spinning reel with 8 to 12 lb monofilament line.
Bait casting equipment: 5-6 foot pistol-grip, light to medium rod, bait casting
reel with level-wind feature, star drag and 8 to 12 lb monofilament line.
Lure & Bait
Bait:
Plastic worms or spinnerbait (preferred)
Also possible to use crankbaits, surface plugs, spoon jigs, jigs and live bait
Hooks: 8/0 down to 4
SAMPLE RIG
