The Bass Fishing Tackle Guide

The hobby of bass fishing has become so popular a pastime that if you happen to go near a river or lake then chances are you are going to find a group of people who are serious enthusiasts. The tackle and techniques used for bass fishing are a little different from the norm, but in my opinion bass fishing is the most fun.

Of course bass fishing tackle involves the usual weights and swivels and these tend to be bigger than those used in normal freshwater fishing. If you are planning on going bass fishing it pays to find specialist bass fishing tackle. Your preferred technique has a heavy influence on your choice of tackle, for instance. If you want to fish with a plastic worm then you are going to need a hook and weight set up that will keep the plastic worm on the bottom.

The particular size and type of weight is wholly dependent on the depth of water in which you are fishing and it's worth noting that the water and weather conditions also make a difference. Faster flowing water requires a heavier weight than still water and if there are many obstructions in the water you may also want to use a heavier line just in case of snagging.

In less clear water you may like to use fourteen to twenty pound test but it is important to take in the situation as there will often be changes to make to your set up. If for instance you are fishing with a plastic worm Carolina style, it is best to use a thicker line up to the weight and swivel then use a lighter line on the hook side, this allows the plastic worm to float around two to three feet off the bottom.

The Carolina rig is best used when the bottom of the lake, river or pond you are fishing has lots of grass and weeds on the bottom. This enables the worm to float just above the level of the grass. As you can see there is a lot more to plastic worm fishing when using bass fishing tackle.

Other Reasons For using Bass Fishing Tackle

If you are planning to go bass fishing it is important to know what type of fishing you are planning t to do. It is often a good idea to take along more than one rod rigged for the differing situation you may encounter. This means that if conditions change while you are out fishing you can just pick up another rod and continue to fish.

There is an extensive choice of bass fishing tackle available on the market today so it is easy therefore to cater for the many differing situations you many encounter. When considering bass fishing tackle it is important to consider the type of reel that you will be using. The common choices are used for spinning tackle or an open faced reel. Bait casters can be hard to use if you only use them every once in a while as they need practice. However with practice bait casters are the most reliable for hitting a specific spot time after time. With all this said the most important choice is to choose a rod and reel combination that you feel comfortable with.

By Blake Stuart