Many people associate bass fishing with daytime. Whilst the light hours of the day are undoubtedly the most popular for bass fishing enthusiasts to be out and about on the lake, night bass fishing is slowly but surely growing in popularity. It has been around for a number of years, but it has now reached a peak in popularity, especially during the summer months.

Night bass fishing originally came about in the 1960s, when artificial lures were created. However, there are more people fishing for bass at night than ever now because of the facilities that are available.

Many pools and lakes offer night fishing facilities and many boat houses offer overnight rentals so it is entirely possible to go bass fishing during the night hours, but how do you catch bass in the dark?

The first secret of night bass fishing that can bring you a massive haul is fishing the topwater first. Fishing the topwater may seem a little odd at night given the fact that temperatures will have dropped greatly and bass are cold-blooded creatures.

However, bass are very active during the night and often feed more at that time so they are likely to bite. As such, there are some great topwater lures that you can use when out night fishing for bass. Spinnerbaits and plastic worms will work a treat. The shadows they create will fool the bass into thinking that there is food up for grabs so they will head straight for it.

The experience of topwater bass fishing at night is one that every bass fishing enthusiasts should take in at least once. The fact that you are going in blind makes everything a little more intuitive rather than strategic.

You will be able to feel the motion of the water because that sense will overcompensate for the fact that you can barely see anything. As such, it gives you a chance to refine your style. This is why one of the secrets of successful night bass fishing enthusiasts is to enter into the activity with an open mind. Do not go in with some preconceived notion of what it will be like. Instead, you have to enter into it ready to change your style at the drop a hat.

The most successful night bass fishing enthusiasts actually time their trips out onto the lakes with the light of the moon. If there is no moon in the sky or a slight one then the bass are far less likely to feed than they are if there is a full moon, no matter what time of year it is. As such, experienced bass fishing enthusiasts will make sure that there is a full moon when they head out onto the water.

If you regularly fish on one particular lake at night then you will get to know when the best days are of every moon to go. Bass are habitual creatures and will rarely vary their routine so it is getting to know it so you can enjoy the experience and gain a good level of success at the same time.

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I get a lot of  great “How To” bass fishing questions, and I think it’s great that more people are becoming interested in fishing. I love answering their questions, but frankly, it’s easier to show than it is to tell (or type, as it were). However, I've put together some basic information that I hope will be helpful and get people started fishing. 

Lures and Styles of Fishing 

Bass fishing techniques are varied as they are numerous. There’s no simple answer that will suit everyone all the time. I’ve picked out two of the best and easiest techniques to explain and I feel that they will have some benefit to those who are just getting started in bass fishing.

Shaky Head Fishing – This is a rather new technique that is quickly becoming one of my favorites (and apparently many other people feel the same way). It’s making the rounds in the fishing tournaments and does quite well. Ironically, it seems to do even better when other lures aren’t getting much attention from bass. I have actually made a page completely dedicated to shaky head fishing at ShakyHeadJig.com so I won’t explain it in detail here. You can visit my other articles for this one.

Top Water Fishing - This tried and true technique requires a floating bait, a rod and real. You generally use a bait that replicates an injured minnow -some of them have propellers that sputter and splash across the top of the water. Buzz baits are also a topwater bait. You can cast and reel at a slow, steady pace or you can cast and reel it in short spurts to further reproduce the effect of an injured fish. The great part about topwater fishing is that when the bass strikes there’s a HUGE splash. It’s really exciting to watch the fish lunge toward the bait.

Either of these styles of fishing should be enjoyable and successful for anyone. There are a lot of articles out there that make both styles sound much more complicated than need be. They are both effective and simple and should be enjoyable to any fisher man. It takes some experimentation to find what you like best and what works for you.

Finding a Good Spot

A completely different aspect of fishing that you must consider is where to fish. Because I don’t know what you have available to you in your area, so I’ll tell you what I look for in a good fishing spot in the waters where I fish.

River fishing for bass is my favorite bass fishing. I’ve fished on big rivers, but enjoy smaller rivers more. Naturally, quiet out of the way places work better than areas with lots of people. It’s generally a good plan to try to look for the spots in the river that aren’t typical. For instance, if you find a big boulder or something blocking the current, you can generally find a nice fishing spot on the downstream side of the boulder because dead bugs and such gather where the current is blocked. Another good idea is to look for a spot where a lot of tree branches overhang the river. Fish gather to eat the bugs that fall out of the trees and they like the shade, especially in hot weather. Downstream of a confluence is also a good place to look for a fishing spot. Fish tend to gather in hopes of getting the extra grub that washes out of the creek, stream or river.

Lake fishing for Bass. Bass fishing from the bank can be very challenging, but not impossible if you have the patients and dedication for it. Look for schools of shad. Anywhere that shad gather, bass will be nearby. An abundance of underwater cover such as logs, rocks or artificial crappie beds are places where bass like to hide out. All fish like cover and quiet little hiding spots and bass are no exception. The challenge to this is that often you get your favorite lures caught in the cover and can’t retrieve them.  Boat fishing defiantly has its advantages, but there’s a lot of good fishing to be had without a boat. Of course, if you have one, use it. If you don’t, don’t let that stop you.

That's it! You're on the way to the best bass fishing of your life! Fish on!

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What is it with bass fishing that compels so many people to take part in this activity? People really like bass fishing that is why when they hear a trend about it this peaks their interests.

"Where are the blah blah.? Where is the bass!" How many anglers (recreational and tournament) find body of water that they have not fished before, get the boat in the water, then, they ask themselves this question? This is most likely one of the largest issues in bass fishing that an angler needs to understand.

Here you will get advice on how to find areas good for bass fishing.
Finding bass and comprehending the water would be the most important question of many bass anglers. The next question that is asked the most would be what type of bait they need to use to reel in a large bass.

Now when you consider it, there are actually only two main ideas that go together when it comes to bass fishing. The more you understand about these two, the more it will help you to become a much experienced fisher, and they are;

1. Learning how to find the best bass locations.

2. Learning about the different baits,techniques and presentations to help you catch a bass.

Trying to find a good place for bass can be challenging to most fishermen because there are many aspects that need to be considered such as:

1. Learn map reading - this is a basic skill that needs to be learned because using a map it will be easier to find good places for bass fishing.

2. Discovering the best places to find active Bass soon after cold fronts and during late fall and early spring times. You should definitely consider the water conditions.

3. Judging the depth of the water- this is a vital aspect because the depth of the water body will be a determining factor if you are in a good location or not.

4. Clarity of water- you might find bass fishing easier if you are well-aware of the water clarity in your area.

5. Temperature of the water

6. Seasonal patterns- there can be a related trend of bass fishing.

7. Structure area location

8. Locating areas of vegetation

There is even more! Being a bass angler that is consistent includes more than just jumping in your boat, getting in the water, and throwing your baits. AndThat's why it can get so exhilarating and aggressive at bass tournaments, because as you gather more information about finding bass the faster you can begin to catch them right? And hey, thats half the struggle?

Let's begin by taking a look at a map of a lake. There are usually two varieties of lake maps that a majority of anglers will handle which are called the: "Topographical" and "Hot Spot" maps. The "Hot Spots" map displays the best fishing spots whereas the "Topo" map will present more detail.

The important thing you need to do when using a lake chart would be to segment the map. You will need to analyze the map. Check for areas where you think fish might be. Next, You should separate the map into sections depending on the time you are allowed to pre-fish for an upcoming tournament or how long you have to just fish for enjoyment in the body of water.

The dimension of the sections will vary according to structure, contours, and the number of places you may want to investigate throughout the day depending on what is shown on the map. You should not just cast your bait a few times then leave. Try a variety of baits if you detect signs of fish in any particular areas to try to provide a working system.

Here are some vital things that you can probably check for when trying to find bass on any particular water body:

1. Areas of Vegetation

2. Contours that are uneven

3. Shallow water near deep sea areas

4. Point drops and point

5. Different kinds of structure

I hope that you find this article informative and useful too. Enjoys yourself.