Bass fishing is more than just an enjoyable pastime—it’s practically a religion. That is, if you’re as serious about it as we are. We assume that’s part of the reason you’re here, so welcome to the church of bass, where every day is Sunday.
Of course, you might also be a beginner who’s unsure of the difference between largemouth and smallmouth bass. That’s okay—everyone has to start somewhere, right? For your convenience, we’ve divided our articles into subsections, so you’ll know exactly what type of bass we’re talking about.
Why is it important? Well, because the type of bass you’re trying to catch will have a significant impact on your technique. Read on to find out more, and don’t forget to let us know what you think in the comments sections.
Bass are aggressive, less skittish than trout, are carnivorous, and live in all types of water. They survive in water temperatures over 80 degrees and below 40 degrees. Trout can’t live in water warmer than 65 degrees and feed mainly on insects while spending time hiding from larger predators. Trout anglers and bass anglers tend …
There are over 1,500 different types of cichlids found all over the world. Largemouth bass have far smaller populations, but they’re similar in behavior to cichlids. Both are territorial and ambush predators with massive appetites. They differ in appearance as well as the spawning process. On my first freshwater fishing trip in Florida, I targeted …
Smallmouth bass tend to be more aggressive than largemouth bass. They’re more willing to roam and hunt in open water, fight until the very end, and don’t shy away from any predators they see. Smallmouth’s lack of fear makes them one of the best freshwater fish to catch. If I’m after a fight, bass are …
When fishing for bass in muddy water, you want lures that will move water, make noise, and be easy to spot. Consider using lures like crankbaits, spinnerbaits, jigs, buzz baits, swimbaits, and creature baits. These will give you the best chance of landing largemouth bass in muddy water. When rains hit or snowmelt begins, many …
Yes, largemouth bass can see at night. Largemouths depend on their vision to hunt. They have no eyelids and a large ocular lobe. Largemouth bass have brains that maximize their visual abilities, so they can see well at night and hunt in the dark. When I’m fishing, I make it a point to stay out …
Adult largemouth bass are primarily carnivores. Their diet consists of crustaceans, frogs, smaller fish, snakes, leeches, and small mammals. Younger largemouth bass are more omnivorous and will eat insects and zooplankton. As they grow older, they become carnivorous. Bass will eat almost any animal in the water. There’s a reason largemouth bass are so fun …
Largemouth and spotted bass live in the same water and are known to mate. The hybrid largemouth and spotted bass spawn around the same time, so it’s not uncommon for the two to mix with one another. Largemouth tend to be more aggressive and live longer. They make the first moves during the spawn. Largemouth …
Largemouth bass turn blue due to more fat in their diet. They may eat fattier fish like trout or small animals like ducks or mice with higher fat concentrations. As the fat levels increase in their body, largemouths change color and sometimes turn blue. Growing up, I fished in a pond that continuously produced largemouth …
A sudden change of conditions, wrong bait, wrong time, and incorrect water could all be why bass are not biting. Trying different methods, retrieval speeds, and water is essential when not getting any bites. Eventually, bass will feed, but it takes patience to figure out what they want. If you’re anything like me, this sounds …
Bass have small, sharp teeth that feel like sandpaper. Continually grabbing the largemouth you catch by the inside of their mouth can cut your thumb pad. Also, the dorsal fin of a bass can cut your hand if you aren’t careful and handle the fish properly. Largemouth bass are some of the ultimate predators in …