Fishing Frenzy

Bass fishing has became so popular that it is now over a billion dollar industry. There are bass clubs all over the world, and there are also many events and sponsors that promote bass fishing. So if you are wondering if bass fishing is here to stay, we can safely say that it will be around for a long time if not forever.

There are many places in freshwater where you can find bass at, for example you can find them in rivers, lakes, streams or ponds. The best place out of these to catch bass would be a river, especially a spot in a river that has a change in current. Obstructions like rocks, fallen trees or stumps make great places for bass to be around.

Largemouth Bass without a doubt is the most sought after game fish in Florida. It is the main target of the majority of anglers. Many of these lure busting monsters in the 10 to 12 pound range are taken every year in local waters.

The yellow and brown bullhead, followed by the channel catfish, is the most abundant in the area. They are favored by sportsman for the delicious table fare that they provide. Also harvested commercially, mainly on Lake Okeechobee, and their tasty fillets are served as an "all you can eat" favorite in most area restaurants. But it is still the bass fish that promises the challenge of the sport.

For freshwater fishing, all you really need is a pole and maybe a can of worms to catch some fish. When it comes to bass though, it gets little more technical than just that. Bass have been fished for hundreds of years, and we still do not know exactly what they like, we have a good idea though.

There are innumerable techniques and types of tackle available to practice the sport of bass fishing. For a beginner, it is advised to gather some more basic tools to get started. Some suggestions point towards acquiring a 10-pound line, suitable for the average sizes and weights of this species.

A good bait for bass, if you are clueless as to what you can use would be a Spinnerbait. Spinnerbaits are widely used by the professional anglers, along with the amateur anglers. Unless you are fly fishing for bass, I would stick with an artificial bait.

Once you catch a bass, they are almost always released. This technique is called catch and release, and was made to conserve the population of different species of fish. Many people do not consider bass to be a fish served on the dinner table, thus catch and release is used on bass in most cases.