| Six strategies for a good day's fishing(1) | | | | areas away from frenzied activity or at dawn |
| Largemouth Bass like plastic worms. Purchase a | | | | before activities begin. Be aware though that |
| variety of colours from clear to bright and in | | | | some activity can be a bonus as the wake from |
| varying shades. If fish don't seem to be biting on | | | | passing boats can wash out the baitfish from their |
| one colour then switch for something lighter, and | | | | hiding places in the rocks and, therefore, attract |
| if they're still not biting, go for a worm darker | | | | the bass.(5) Largemouth Bass like deep water and |
| than your original. Generally, it depends on the | | | | shallow. Keep a variety of deep-diving lures and |
| water colour, time of day and temperature.(2) | | | | surface lures in the tacklebox depending on time |
| Largemouth Bass like man-made or natural | | | | of day, currents and water temperature.(6) |
| structure so look for them around jetty pylons, | | | | Largemouth Bass like it cool. Fish early in the day |
| treefall and rock formations. They also like lots of | | | | if possible. If the sun is high, aim for shaded |
| weed so keep your eye out for a variety of | | | | areas.To catch a Largemouth Bass Light tackle |
| spots.(3) Largemouth Bass like baitfish. Herons like | | | | with fast-retrieving lures is usually the best, and |
| baitfish too. Look out for flocks of birds diving. | | | | remember, once the fish is landed, the best |
| Quite often where you find one you'll find the | | | | method of preparation for cooking is to ice |
| other.(4) Largemouth Bass like it quiet. Fish in | | | | immediately. |