Bass Fishing Tips and Tactics

Bass fishing is getting very challenging in Florida lakes due to fishing pressure, droughts and fish kills. In order to be successful in catching this species you'll need to learn how to fish shallow, deep, vegetation, and adjust to the various seasons.

Hydrilla, peppergrass and Kissimmee grass are great forms of cover for the largemouth. Depending on what time of year you are fishing will be key to your success rate in fishing these grasses.

Whether you fish shallow or deep is dependant on the current season and temperatures. In general, fish shallow in the spring and fish deep in the summer.

The lures you use are also key to being a good bass fisherman. The type of cover, depth and structure are all keys for a good day on the water.

For details on how to fish for bass check out www.floridabassfishing.us so you can "Do more catching with less fishing!"

Weathers Great for Bass Fishing in Florida

I know I've had hard views on the Florida Bass situation but I'm just concerned that we need to watch what we are doing so we can continue to have one of the best bass fishing areas in the world.

It's hard to be too critical with warm upper 70's weather in January and great fishing in many of the lakes. The Florida Fisheries have really been doing an outstanding job in managing several of my favorite lakes like Walk in Water and Istokpoga. The slot limits and catch limits have really helped in improving both the size and numbers of fish that I have caught in recent years.

So with the New Year 2008, Kudos goes out to the Florida Fisheries for some terrific management of some key bass lakes. I hope it continues on other lakes.

Sincerely,

The Largemouth Herald