whats the best way to catch a bass in N.E.?
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We caught a 31 inch fish last summer with a $6.88 wal-mart fishing pole. Who would have thought!!!! Good luck.
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First go to your local sporting goods store, and get yourself some 4 inch and some 6 inch YUM dinger "worms".  And some YUM 7 inch ribbontail worms.  Also get a pack or 2 of Gamakatsu #2 worm hooks.  Rig both of these worms Texas style with out any wieght.  Cast near the edge of grass beds, where bass like to ambush thier prey from.  Also try flipping the worms near the shady side of underwater trees and rocks.  Keep your line taut by casting, and then raising your rod tip to get rid of the slack.  Do not reel in the line to pick up slack, because most hits will happen moments after the worm splashes into the water.  If it doesn't get an immediate strike, let the bait sink to the bottom, and then give the worm a few little tugs, as to jump the worm up about a foot off the bottom, then let it sink back to the bottom, then as it sinks again, keep your line taut, and do 1 or 2 cranks om the reel to pick up a little slack.  99% of hits will happen as the worms are falling down/ or sinking, so keeping the line taut will help you feel the hits. Bass usually don't eat worms off of the bottom.  You must also keep an eye on your line, because sometimes you won't feell the hit and your line may go to one side or the other and you'll know a bass has your bait.  When you hook a bass, be sure to reel him away from the cover, because that is right where the bass will go, and you have to be quick, or you will lose him.  After you get the bass away from the cover, let the fish wear itself out.  Then reel him in and carefully lip the bass.  DO NOT touch any part of the bass except the lip, unless you plan to eat them.  Fish have a protective enzyme that protects them from bacteria.  The slime is eaten away and removed, when you touch the bass, because of the amino acids on your skin.  Touching the bass removes this protective layer and opens the bass to bacterial and fungal infections which will kill the fish. Last night, I fished a heavily pressured lake and caught 9 bass in 3 hours. 8 largemouth and 1 smallmouth all with the YUM dinger.  On memorial day I fished a small farm pond and using the YUM ribbontail, I caught 16 largemouth in 4 hours.  It is all about presentation, so go to the site that the others have listed, the best is bass resource, which I put a link up for, and research how to best fish these worms.  I gave you my favorite and most productive methods.  Have fun and remember, tight lines.
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The bass get pretty big in Florida. I would go with say a 1 or 2 ought hook for bass and I would probably go with say a 1/16 oz or even a 1/32 oz small jig for bream or specks.(blugill or crappie) these sizes will get you through the season. I have fished for bass in florida and have used up to say 4-5 ought hook for shiner fishing. (with a weed guard) and used golden shiners up to 12" long to catch them. My biggest so far is 8.5 lbs caught in Okeechobee.
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Every year, more bass are caught on plastic worms than all other baits-lures combined. Learn how to fish them for consistant catches. Any size or color of plastic worm will catch bass as long as it is 6 inches and purple. Baitfish and crawfish imitating crankbaits work well as do spinnerbaits, and jigs. For consistant catches though, the old plastic worm is tops.I also agree with grumpyoldman, you have to keep your hook wet.
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I used a small spinner for large mouth bass. It is tricky though. You can get caught up on the lilly pads. After a few times though you learn to stay away from them. I also like to use little neon plastic worms, the fish are attracted to them on bright sunny days. Well good luck.
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-Jitterbug at night during warm weather\n\n-hula popper it the moring, anytime of year\n\n-try senko-type lures like the yamasenko or yum dinger and texas rig them...this is by far the best technique i have ever used\n\nhere are a few website you should check out to help you:\n\nhttp://www.insideline.net/2000/price-0708-00.html\nhttp://www.insideline.net/articles/gary-senko.html\n\n\nIf you want to buy some great lures , here are a few of my favorites: yum dinger, yamasenko, hula popper, anything by powerbait and Gulp, bass stopper magnum, anything by poorboys\n\nIf you want to buy a good rod, try a 6 to 7 foot ugly stik by shakespeare\n\nif you want great line, try Cajun line by Shakespeare or spiderwire (between 8 & 12 lbs would be best)...fire line isnt too bad either\n\nThe best hooks to use are Gamakatsu Offset shank worm EWG size 3/0\n\nhoes this help! best of luck!
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I agree, call your local bait-shop owner and he/she will know. If all else fails, call "Cabelas" or "Bass Pro Shop".
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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
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use anything that looks like a threat to their bed \nlizards or bluegill both are great \nif u see a bass on bed just keep dragging it thru there and bumping the fish until shes had enough but always be quick on the hook set because they will spit it out they dont want to eat just run it off\nor use dynomite lol
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Bass... I kinda figure you have a pretty good program put toether already.... but I use a couple different techniques for different presentations.... I stroke or hop jigs off of structures towards deeper water... its pretty effective.  I'll tend to finesse a jig into docks and vertical structures, especially if the bass are being pressured during a tournament or there are alot of people just "throwing" bait away. Once again, I like to work from shallow to deep waters. I try smooth movements and a pitch to reduce splash.  On both techniques, once I have worked the jig as deep as I can... I use a steady, medium speed to retrieve it... looking for that second chance at a bucket mouth.  \n\nGood anwser before on the attractant!!
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go buy wire leader.there will be a clip at one end and a barrel swivel at the other.clip your lure on the clip and tie the barrel to the line .use them up north on blues.youll never lose your lure
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ummm try a fishing shop
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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.
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Try Mamaroneck harbor.I've had good luck on the docks there for stripers and flounder.Playland is a really good spot for fishing though.Been there a few times.
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any boat would work\nnon-pros dont need a big motor to race aroung a lake because they dont have a time limit\nthe bass dont really care what kind of boat your in\njust keep in mind if it is an all metal boat then put some old carpet on the floor to keep the noise level down because fish will 'spook' at sudden noises\ngood luck and good fishing
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Wow, I hope I can answer all these. First off I live in central Florida and have fished the Harris Chain of lakes for many years as well as others.\n\nAt this time of year as the water is cooling, it;s best to start slowing down your presentation. Lures to use is a good question and depends on where you're fishing and what type of water you are in, stained, clear etc.. Also depends on the bottom and structure and location ( shoreline, deep water, etc)\n\nI myself prefer shoreline and use top water lures like the 11G - 13 G or S series  Rapalas and of course the old standby plastic worms and colors very depending on water clarity but for the most part it's Red or Moccasin color work best here. You mentioned a steady retrieve, for that try the all around favorite Spinner bait in white or chartreuse\n\nTo have success at Bass fishing the first thing you have to do is know your prey inside and out. Remember the bass is a preditor and lays in ambush for his food, so you have to go to him.\nTo do that you have to go to the bottom for the best fish.\n\nThe Tips I'd give you and it sounds stupid I know but if you want to catch bass remember 1 a bass is a preditor 2 he can't ware sunglasses and has no eye lids, so if your in the sun with no glasses where do you go 3 he hears with his lateral line and has sight that is unparalleled and a mind equal with yours and will challenge the best of fishermen. Remember he is the King of his domain.\n\nFrom a sportsman's view always remember when that big one gets away, don't get mad, it only means he was a better fish than you were a fishermen.
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There are too many ways to list, but in addition to the other 2 responses above mine, you can put them on a leadhead jig, and jig them on the bottom. Try tying a palomer knot, and on the tag end tye on another hook, and rig 2 flukes this way.  You can also get a threeway swivel, and rig two at the same time, make one of the lines atleast 6 inches longer than the other though..  Start off with two different colors, and which ever one catches more is the one you use on both hooks.  That rig kills the smallies in my area.   I prefer using the threeway swivel.  I have also caught largemouth using this rig.  And you can catch bass, as well as trout using the jig method.  Here's a few articles about fluke fishing. Although the first one talks about parasites.  Have fun, and tight lines.