Bass

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Submitted by Plano

Plano, IL  – Life is full of last-minute decisions. Like when your buddy calls live from the lake and says the bite’s on. Be here. Now!

Your dilemma is not whether or not you’ll meet him at the dock, but rather what tackle you’ll take. What… to… take…

Tackle totes are scattered throughout your boat’s storage compartments. It would be cumbersome and overkill to gather them all. Besides, you only need a few choice baits to show your buddy who is boss.

The main part of my seminar season is over, and it’s time to go fishing!

Catching bass during the prespawn period is often a hit-or-miss proposition. One day they're there, the next they're not. Bass enter a period of stress and instability as winter changes to spring, and their behavior may change markedly from day to day, frustrating many anglers.

I like it when my guide fishes with me on a booked trip. That's particularly true when I'm the only client, as was the case on a recent outing.

Immediately following the spawn is not usually a productive time for catching smallmouth bass. They are exhausted from the rigors of courtship and tend to be a little fickle. But they can still be caught.