24.Water, Weather, Timing And Other Environmental Aspect, Facets And Considerations 3-Bass Fishing

 Water conditions: Clarity
Clear and or murky – you will find bass in both! Their behavior and mode of attack will change as they plan how to best expend their energies in the hunt for food, survival etc.

Predators by design, they prefer cover and structure and deeper waters. When spawning, ) or on very hot days, you will most likely, find them more in the shallows.

Bass always have a ‘back-door’ access to deeper waters. These facts should be able to point you in the general vicinity of where the fish are quite aptly. The male bass is also very protective of the nest/spawn site and will defend it, strike at any perceived threat or intruder.

Fishing is no more left up to random, contemplative, reflective trail and error casting. Now, today, replaced with more a more driven, focused, thought-through, rationalized and analytical competitive approach, that tries to understand habits, patterns, environment, conditions, time of year etc. at times relying on the aid of technology and devices to assist and better your changes of spotting, finding, hooking, retrieving and landing the fish successfully (mostly in deeper waters!). Therefore, it the waters are clear, head for deeper waters as a general rule of thumb.

 Noise/Disturbances/Vibrations
DO NOT DISTURB signs are hard to post in the water! Always remember that there is some truth to not chasing the fish away and being somewhat careful and quiet around them.

The bass particularly uses its whole body as a sounding board. Any surface disturbance, water movement and or displacement will attract their attention – this can in fact both help and or hurt your angling hopes and dream.

Rusty, squeaky oars, noisy motors and even the sound of a fast, far cast may interfere and or get their attention. Being aware of any, movement, spotting fish so to speak in their environment, things (water, plants) moving around, can be good indicators.

Wearing a good pair of Polaroid sunglasses may also help you ‘see’ better in the bright sunlight and glare, reflections off the surface of the water(s).