fISHING:When bass fishing what type of lures are most commonly   used and how do you use them.?
372706
Texas rigg worm, spinnerbait, rattle trap
3504
Fishing rocks!  I go for freshwater fish.  Bass are big up here.  Any kinda fish is fun.  A bad day of fishing is better than a good day of work!
522678
I don't know of any web sites that will send ya free baits, but if you find one let me know. I know where you can get alot of free baits though if that will help you out any. Go to a FLW event or a BASS event and they usually had out free lures. At least at the Flw championship or the Bassmasters Classic.
1095033
Well, poo on "Report abuse".  I like to put some worms in a ziplock bag, spray with a garlic attractant, and then sprinkle in some garlic salt.  I only tend to use scents when the fishing is tough, but on a couple times, the bass really loved this mix.  On one occasion, on almost every cast for about an hour, I had around 20 bass hit my worm marinade.  Make this mix the night before you fish, so that the worms can soak in the flavor.  Keep in mind that bass attractants do not attract the bass, it only masks the odor of humans, and plastic to ensure a few extra seconds to set the hook, before the bass spits the worm out and you miss them.  If you really want to out-fish your hubby, get some YUM products.  They use an attractant that is built in to the bait, and works very well. I would suggest you get some YUM dingers.  Rig them texas style without any wieght.  Cast at the edges of any and all cover, and hold on to the rod, let the worm sink to the bottom as you pull the slack up with the rod tip, not reeling in any line.  I find most times, bass hit the worm after the initial "kerplunk", so keeping a semi-taut line will let you feel even the most subtle hits. But watch your line as well, because sometime you don't feel the hit, but your line will shoot off or move in one direction or the other.  If you don't get any bites on the first fall, let the bait sink to the bottom, and give it a few tugs, so the worm jumps about 1 foot off the bottom.  Usually bass will watch the worm, and this twitching will entice them to eat it. If it doesn't, hop it all the way back to you.  Don't tug to hard, or bass will be turned off, and know it's a fake.  I have drastically improved my catch rate using YUM dingers.  They come in 3,4,5,6,and 7 inch worms, as well as a 9 inch split-tail model.  I use the 4 inch and would suggest you get the same size, as well as a 6 or 7 inch size too.  I live in PA, and in this region, watermelon seed color works the best.  You should also try the YUM 7 inch ribbontail worm.  They work great also.  I have caught over 50 bass in the past month using YUM products, and would be lying if I told you YUM had nothing to do with it.  I think they have a great product for a low price too. When you buy them, also buy some Gamakotsu #1 size worm hooks.  They allow the worms to fall properly, and at a good and enticing rate.  Have fun, and trust me, with YUM, you WILL outfish your husband. Tight lines
1103847
If your using terminal takle go with wax worms.\n\nIf you want to through lures use a 1/8 oz. Wordens Rooster tail; jigs tipped with wax worms work really well. \n\nThere is a jig put out by GRIZZLY JIG COMPANY, http://www.grizzlyjig.com/html/grizzly_jigs.html, O strongly recommend them. The rigging method for  these is easy. Take a crappie rod or any ultralight is fine, and put on a slip bobber. Set the depth at three feet attach two jigs, one at the bottom and another at 2 feet.  Cast to where you want it an dlet it go to work . These usally get hit on the sinking motion so it is easier if you are on a dock or using a crappie rod or in a boat.
224449
for bait id say minnows and salmon eggs. they love 'em. for lures run spoons, spinners, rooster tails, even some rapala minnows will get eaten by the big ones.\n\ngood luck and leave a few for me!
1107137
It matters if your fishing for sea bass or Marlin. If you are fishing smaller fish like sea bass,barracuda etc.,   then I usually use 50lb test with a wire leader.
590684
fishin, now thats what Im talkin bout... I reccomend usin power bait for trout, those are hard lil buggers to catch... also another thing I do before I park the boat to cast my pole, I dump a lil bit of that power bait crap right off the side of the boat Im fishin on to get em up near the boat so I can see em, then I catch one... also beef jerky is great for catching trout and catfish... hope this helps... y'all take it easy
591828
The scent really makes the bass keep it in its mouth longer.  I've caught thousands of bass w/o scent and thousands w/ scent.  I'm sure you've done the same.  The main thing w/ scent is that it'll keep the lure in it's mouth longer which really gives the angler more room for error.  Once you're a seasoned bass fisherman, you know when to set the hook w/o an attractant.  I've made several attractants w/ stuff around the kitchen and they've worked quite well.  \n\nI'm not going to say either way, a seasoned fisherman can catch them w/ or w/o attractant.
1155144
The best tasting fish are either bass or walleye.  Not sure if bass would live in your area or not, though.  \nAs for either, you would be well off to ask someone local about fishing that particular area, as depending on conditions, time of year, etc. you can get wildly different reactions to the same fishing technique.
289427
Fishing lures and flies for fly-fishing. I use to collect belly-button lint, but I ran out of room.
338075
There is a brand of weights called Florida Rigs...they have a small screw that goes into the head of whichever plastic bait you are using...I'm guesiing you're refering to bass fishing as it's most popular with plastic baits. For a beginner start with a 7" plastic worm or lizard in either black or dark purple. Use a Florida rig in 1/8 oz. size and do what is called a Texas rig to hook the bait on (look it up on any bass site). Throw your worm/lizard out and experiment with the retrieve until you find what the fish like best ie: hopping the bait, crawl the bait slowly on the bottom, swim the bait (late season technique) etc. When you feel a tap or resistance reel down and set the hook hard. This is important as you have to break thru the plastic to set the hook into the fishes mouth. Tight Lines!!\nPS: Have confidence in these baits....I can outfish any thrower of live bait any day with artificials...it's why the pros don't use live bait.
393317
Depends upon what type of "Lure" or presentation you wish to use. For a "Spinner-bait" I like a "Medium/fast" action. For "Crank-baits" I like a "Slow/medium" action. "Top-water" should be "Medium/medium". "Worm & Jig" would be "Fast/medium". Obviously, you have already purchased some type of "6'6" Rod. Check the printing near where it tells you the lenght. It may also tell you the "action".\n\n\nGenerally, a good "fast to medium" rod can do the job of many. However, for crankbaits you definitley want a "noodle" of a rod. It helps the action of the lure and will help you also land more "crankbait fish".\n\ncall your local sporting goods store or bait shop and they can tell you more .
618093
Go get a zebco rod and reel combo, preferably a 33 classic.  thats the best to start with. Then it depends on what fish you are trying to catch. If your in the south and trying to catch crappie or bass, get you a spinnig jig like a roadrunner.Also try live bait like minnows.  you can also catch bass on a plastic worm. If you want to catch some catfish, get some chicken livers(gross) they work magic. If your up north and want to catch pike or other stuff like that, I can't help you.
553900
Both.  I fish a lot.  I mean a lot.  I fish tournaments.  I fish ponds.  All sorts of cover, open water, underwater structure, the whole nine yards. \n\nBoth types of reels have their benefits and both types of reels have their shortcomings.\n\nFirst - the baitcaster.  There's a reason everyone on the Bassmaster trail has more baitcasters on their boat than spinning reels (open face).  This is because with the technology of today, baitcasters are amazing.  You can cast a 1/16 oz. weight into the wind nearly as far as you want, and land it on a dime if you've got the ability.  Practice, practice, practice.  Baitcasters also tend to have higher gear ratios (5.0:1, 6.1:1, and now even 7.0:1 - that means w/ one turn of the handle, the spool turns 7 times - bringing in over 30 inches of line w/ one turn).  However, baitcasters do have their shortcomings.  The backlash.  This happens when the spool is spinning faster than line is coming out and it creates on heck of a mess.  It can really put a damper on the day, especially in a tournament.  The only other problem w/ a baitcaster is that an inexperienced user will find it incredibly difficult to cast lightweight lures a desired distance.\n\nThe positives of a baitcaster create the negatives of a spinning reel and vice versa.  Where you get incredible accuracy and great ratios out of a baitcaster, the spinning reel lacks.  It is hard to cast a spinning real as accurately as a bait caster because you can't stop the line w/ your thumb.  You also aren't afforded great gear ratios and therefore you do a lot more work to get a fish in the boat.  W/ a spinning reel, you don't get backlashes and you have the ability to cast lightweight lures good distances with ease because of less resistance from the spool.\n\nI carry 2 spinning combos for floating worms and small spinners, and about a dozen baitcasters for everything else.  \n\nHope that helps.
1137176
Depending on where your fishing at on a river or a lake? \n\nIf a lake i would use a bell weight around a 1/2 once. put it about a foot from your bait. \n\nIf a river I would rig a egg weight dont tie it down let it sild on the line. Tie a swivel at the end then put on your bait.\n\nBait is another big thing I use whole or cut shad works the best for me. \n\nUse 20 + lb line when catfishing.
627573
I'm going to have to say soft plastics.  The reason for this is because they're sooooo effective and there's so many different presentations you can do with them.  Anything from a texas rigged crawbug to a floating trick worm.  Carolina rig a fluke, or slow roll a lizard.  They work in all conditions, you can get them in all different species and colors, so therefore, not only am I most confident using them, I'm also confident that they're the best all around lures.