BASS FISHING – How I catch them!

Made by: Desert Vegas Fishing
Bass and striper fishing are two of the most popular freshwater and coastal fishing experiences in North America. Here’s a breakdown of both:

🎣 Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass Fishing
Species:

Largemouth Bass – prefers warmer, weedy waters (lakes, ponds, backwaters).

Smallmouth Bass – prefers clearer, cooler water with rocky bottoms (rivers, lakes).

Best Baits/Lures:

Soft plastics (worms, craws, lizards)

Spinnerbaits

Crankbaits

Topwater (frogs, poppers) – great for early morning or evening

Techniques:

Flipping & Pitching in cover (weeds, docks)

Drop Shot and Ned Rigs for finesse fishing

Slow rolling spinnerbaits in cold water

Prime Times:

Spring (pre-spawn/spawn) – shallow water

Fall – feeding aggressively before winter

🎣 Striped Bass (Striper) Fishing
Species:

Freshwater Stripers (stocked in reservoirs)

Saltwater Stripers (migrate along Atlantic coast)

Best Baits/Lures:

Live bait: eels, bunker (menhaden), herring

Swimbaits, spoons, topwater plugs

Umbrella rigs for trolling

Techniques:

Surfcasting (coastal): Cast from beaches, use heavy tackle

Trolling: Effective in large lakes or bays

Live-lining: Letting live bait swim naturally

Prime Times:

Spring/Fall migrations for saltwater stripers

Early morning or dusk on calm days