6 Best Bass Fishing Techniques - In-Fisherman

6 Best Bass Fishing Techniques - In-Fisherman: "Bass tactics come-and-go faster than new generations of fruit flies. But which  tactics have won the most money over the past 5 years? I recently asked Kevin VanDam and Senior Editor Steve Quinn of In-Fisherman that very question. For the most part, their answers were the same. Here’s 6 best bass fishing techniques according to these two experts."

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Cranking Post Spawn Bass

Cranking Post Spawn Bass: " In late spring following the spawning activities of bass, the shad and bluegill will be spawning in relation to docks, rock ledges and riprap banks. One of the most productive baits that can cover more water quickly and stay in the strike zone longer in these areas is a crankbait. When fishing these areas boat position is a critical part of your presentation. The key to catching post spawn bass is to present an erratic bait fish presence with a lure that can remain in the strike zone longer, and a crankbait can be a good choice for this.  "

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North Carolina Bass Fishing: Tips And Advice - Travel & Vacation Guide, North Carolina

North Carolina Bass Fishing: Tips And Advice - Travel & Vacation Guide, North Carolina: "All of the fishermen, especially those who live in North Carolina love to compare the lakes in their place and also how they make fishing a great hobby."

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Polyleaders – What They Are, Why We Like ‘Em

Polyleaders – What They Are, Why We Like ‘Em: "One relatively recent development in the world of spey fishing is the broad use of polyleaders. Since polyleaders are a bit of a mystery to some folks, we asked Charles St. Pierre, Northwest spey fishing and equipment guru, to do a little writeup for us on what these things are all about."

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The Top 10 Bass Fishing Lures for 2009 | Bleacher Report

The Top 10 Bass Fishing Lures for 2009 | Bleacher Report: "The sport of bass fishing has grown in popularity and the fish is one of the world's favorite underwater species. With the increase in popularity there has been an increase in both creativity and innovation when it comes to lure presentations. The following are the current 10 best bass lures in use right now."

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Hot Weather Fishing | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Hot Weather Fishing | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "And I'm not talking about your favorite salsa or a fresh jalapeno pepper. I'm talking about bass fishing in the heat of the day on a sweltering, hot day in south Texas. There is nothing like south Texas heat. You go to bed, it's still 100 degrees or more, wake up at 5:00 a.m. and it's a chilly 85. No there's nothing quite like it. But south Texas bass are accustomed to the heat, more so than fishermen. At least they don't sunburn like us crazy fishermen."

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Of The Outdoors: Early-Season Bass Fishing - Yankton Press & Dakotan: Outdoors

Of The Outdoors: Early-Season Bass Fishing - Yankton Press & Dakotan: Outdoors: "This is the time of the year when many anglers develop tunnel vision, thinking only of walleyes and big water fishing! When you do this it means that you're missing out on some of the best early season fishing there is.
Many of these anglers will be running great distances when some of the best fishing available will be right in their own backyard for Bass."

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Know tricks to catching bedding bass

Know tricks to catching bedding bass: "It’s spring, and fishermen are thinking about catching big, bedding largemouth bass!

The catching is easier said than done. Bedding bass are more interested right now in keeping the nest clean and protecting their fry from predators than they are about eating."

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Washington Anglers Conflicted over Northern Pike | OutdoorHub

Washington Anglers Conflicted over Northern Pike | OutdoorHub: "Northern pike are fast-breeding ambush predators capable of decimating native species like bass, trout, and salmon. On the other hand, the fish is highly prized by anglers for their fighting ability and high-flying acrobatics."

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Five Tips for Better Finesse Fishing | OutdoorHub

Five Tips for Better Finesse Fishing | OutdoorHub: "When the fishing gets tough, the tough go finesse fishing. We all love to chunk and wind a crankbait, swim a swimbait, flip, throw jerk baits, and fish explosive bites attracting top water baits, but sometimes you just have to slow down, tie on a small profile bait, and use light line to get fish in the boat. When finesse fishing, more than ever you will use your equipment to its fullest potential."

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