Tips for Fishing for Bass

For more than 20 years, Heath Eddleblute served as an area president of Republic Services in Phoenix. Heath Eddleblute enjoys a wide range of sports during his spare time, including hunting, golfing, and fishing.

Anglers can make many small changes to where they cast and how they use their bait to catch more bass. These tips will help any angler land more fish, regardless of experience or skill level.

When it comes to bass, shredded bait and red bait both perform well, particularly in areas such as wood, shallow water, and grass. Torn-up plastic worms look injured to bass, which often look for wounded prey. Similarly, red heads or red hooks can create the illusion of blood in the water, which bass will also latch onto.

Choosing the right location can go a long way, too. Bass prefer shallow areas in the spring, using them for spawning beds. Their ideal spawning locations have protection from wind as well. Bass in these areas can be territorial and may snap at lures out of irritation rather than a desire to eat.