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Tips for catching Trophy Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass

Again and again over the years I have listened to many anglers and clients express their frustration trying to catch smallmouth bass. Most anglers do not know that these fish have their own behaviors that they are of largemouth bass. The main differences between a smallmouth and largemouth bass are as follows:

If you fish for smallmouth here in the Northeast, especially in the SusquehannaRiver in Maryland, you will notice that stick smallmouth not find that to cover. This is even more apparent in some of our slack water reservoirs. Smallmouth relate much more to a sudden or rapid depth change made, as they conceal. When we fish for largemouth, we have all learned to fish brushpiles and thick weedbeds, but rather small mouth bass on a ledge that drops quickly from about six to twelve feet to get caught.

When fishing in the reservoirsConowingo, or in the rivers like the Susquehanna, trapped small mouths sometimes flat, but they are rarely more than 10-20 yards from deep water. The Rapala DT Series was in good smallmouth in these areas.

Wherever we go we see the majority of bass anglers to the coastline, and because it can work for largemouth bass most of the time if you are after the big smallmouth bass, turn around and instead of throwing on the open water hit the shore .

Unlike largemouth,smallmouth often grouped according to size. I found that if we caught smaller fish, caught in the eleven to fourteen inch range, we rarely a major in the same area. On the other hand, if we scored a smallmouth that were about four or five pounds, many times there were some that size and even larger swimming right along with them. Big largemouth bass are loners, found in the rule, to the best piece of structure, while larger smallmouth is often the schooltogether.

There are several things that tell you that smallmouth bass are much better suited for strong current than largemouth. Firstly, its pointed nose and the sharp angle of the fins are indicators that they are more suitable in the current. They often get behind a rock or stump and rush to feed. Largemouth can adapt somewhat to current, but much more at home in slack water.

Locating and then catching big smallmouth is a real challenge. That is why it is so much fun.I hope that by reading some of these methods you have a better understanding of where these trophy fish go and what they seek, and of course this will hopefully you get the fish of his life gained. Remember, early and late in the year, and brave the elements that these priority areas with the baits we described, and remember, above all, look for a totally different fish! "They're not Large Mouths!"

There are thousands of small ponds, lakes and rivers that keep"Huge Bass" from Maine to Florida. In the last 10 years of record keeping, among more than 600 bass caught and released 5 to 10 pounds of small bodies of water on the east coast and one over 10 pounds of Delaware, here are the tactics I've found that a single trophy to produce each year.

) Even in small bodies of water (less than 1000 hectares, it is only a small part of the water that will hold the largest bass. Find The main features are the areas in whichmore than two or three different types of vegetation come together in the same area. Well not all of these areas will hold big fish. The largest fish in the lake is always in the best coverage and locations. This is where the various grasses combine in the vicinity of a stream channel on or near the beds and flats, in addition to covering the deep water.

In general, this low access to water and other cover is included that is not visible without the use and understanding of good electronics, and a goodUnderstanding of what you observe. Sometimes the functions are on the bottom will be difficult, but the "hot spot" of the area. Small wells, with stones or rocks along the drop-off, if they have a current break is most attractive locations for "Trophy Bass". If there is no real cover, like rocks or trees, sometimes alone, the proper depth coverage of the incident light and can provide good results.

In small waters, as in Delaware and Maryland, are the Bass --usually in or near the same locations throughout the year. This does not guarantee a trophy by any means. It is rare to catch the biggest fish in the lake with conventional means. Many big bass five to eight pounds are caught on artificial as spinnerbaits, jigs, frogs and swimbaits Buzzbaits every year, but in general, are the true trophies, and over 9 pounds, caught in the special techniques and live bait. Recently, several large bass have been big hits, "Saltwater"Rat-L-Traps in the 3 / 4 ounces and up to size in various colors, busy working with a fast, pumping action of the rod, and with swimbait tactics of the West Coast anglers.

The Sebil Magic Swimmer "and the 4" Tru-Tungsten swimbait really produced some big bass in the Northeast. I have never believed that this bait would work here until I met Bill Seimantel in the Big Bass World Championship at Table Rock Lake in Missouri in 1999, and he convinced me to try it here in the Northeast.Since that time, all kind swimbaits have produced many trophy class fish.

When fishing for true "Trophy Bass", to the best bait is the most important forage in the waters where you fish. This should be researched in advance contact with the fish and game department of the state that you plan to fish in, and against the control with local businesses. You also need to know what is legal in each state you are fishing is prohibited.

Most lakes, ponds and rivers in the Delaware andMaryland area, have golden shiners in them, and they really the big bass. If these are not available, extra-large wild shiners, the second best choice. If you insist on only artificial, then a huge frog, great Buzzbaits, a 12 "worm, a 3 / 4 to 1 1 / 2 ounce Rat-L-Trap or a" Castaic "," Sebil "or" Matt Lures "Swim Bait are the best choice.

You need at least two or three dozen shiners every time you go, and they must be controlled at a temperature, chemically treatedEnsure bait holder system, they are alive. This is very important. When using Live millroach or shiners on a deep structure, as I do through the back door hook, and drifts through the lips. At work cattails, reeds and heavy pads, I hook them through the tail and let them swim in the direction of the heavy cover where the bass are. Use 3 / 0 to 5 / 0 sharp, Daiichi-or X-Point hook. I like to use the balloons instead of robbers, they work best if you blow them to the size of asmall orange. You can jump on a leash, and you can use separate shoot, if you prefer.

The best equipment is a heavy action, 7-7 1 / 2 feet, E-glass or S-glass rod, of high quality, such as G. Loomis or St. Croix. Recently, many manufacturers are making rod rods of composite and graphite materials, which are lighter, stronger, and the same characteristics of the older E-and S-glass rods. G. Loomis makes a good, and Kistler. I always use lines of at least seventeen poundsto test and most of the time, twenty to thirty pound monofilament. Meant, in some deep water, or serious cases, I use forty to fifty pound test Stren Super Braid or Power Pro series.

I suggest a good Baitcast rod, but a spinning rod in heavy action will work. The roles should be a strong metal-roll, with at least 3 ball bearings, gears and strong brass or, better, in a 5:1:1 or 5:3:1 ratio, or similar area. It is best for all around performance and speed on these largerFish. Knots are very important. The best use is the Palomar knot, it has 100% knot strength. They should also learn a different specialty knots for braid and other great lines too.

The best time is when you can. If you have only a few days, and have the choice of the Solunar Tables should weather conditions and barometer, are all considered. They play an important role in fish activity. In the very early spring, anglers who are willing to brave the elements is the catchbiggest bass. These fish can imagine strike earlier in the year than most people.

There are some very small waters for Trophy Bass at Rhode Iceland, Vermont, Minnesota, Florida, and of course, California, Arizona and Texas. However, in the northeast, you can not go wrong with your time in Delaware on Noxontown Lake in Middletown, Lums Pond in Bear, Killens in Dover, and Milton Diamond. The Susquehanna River Liberty Reservoir and the Potomac River in Maryland also hold greatMay catch fish, where you both largemouth and smallmouth .. These waters are fished with the techniques described in this article, you produce the "Trophy of a Lifetime".

Northeast Bass Fishing for Trophy Bass

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