Bass

BASSIN' IS BIG IN THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN

by JD Pate

Head across the Pacific to explore the subculture of bass fishing that's grown up around ancient Lake Biwa, where the explosion of a largemouth bass population has Japanese anglers going hawg wild.

Slow-roll a spinnerbait. Twitch a topwater. Burn a crankbait. Hop a worm.

The subtle look of a soft stick bait like the

Dock fishing is a no-brainer when it comes to bass fishing. But how many of us routinely delve under the dark recesses of these man-made structures? Fishing docks is a sure-fire tactic for wrestling up these hide-and-go-seek largemouth that provides thrills for the eager angler. Knowing which docks to target and what to toss under them will give you the edge for increasing your proficiency — and help in increasing those catch rates.