Lone Star Big Bass
This Bass Fishing Article is sponsored by: GrandeBass Trophy Hunter Baits; Order yours at http://www.grandebass.com
During the spawn season “Texas Rigging” is a big-bass technique.
A “Texas Rig” is simply rigging a bullet weight with a hook and tipping with a soft plastic lure. This technique is for heavy duty bass fishing. Buffalo are not hunted with a BB gun…Use heavy line and at least a medium-heavy to heavy action rod and line size should be 15 pounds or better. Weight size should be a 3/16 ounce.
Now for the soft plastic:
During the spawn the largemouth has a few threats to the nest site so spotting these threats really gets their attention. Salamanders and crawfish are both mortal enemies of the bass (and also good for them to eat) so select soft plastics to match these.
The selection of soft plastic lizards and craws is abundant. My personal favorites include: Grande Bass mutant and machine. These new baits have new and improved action that bass haven’t seen yet.
Fish your “Texas rig” around cover on spawning areas slowly. Cover stumps, lay-downs, boat docks and vegetation.
“Hawg On!”
…”Texas rigging” soft plastic produces Texas-sized bass!
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Thursday, August 11, 2011
Summer Time "WORMING" for BIG BASS!
Professional Angler, Lance Vick, has teamed up with SERVICE VENDING CO. and ACCESS FORD to bring you the following bass fishing tips and techniques:
Summer time “worming” for Big Bass:
Summer time is one of my favorite seasons of the year for one reason:
Summer-time Bass love “Texas rigged” worms!
When big bass arrive at their summertime hangouts such as: Drop-offs and points,
The Texas rig worm is one of the most efficient techniques for catching them…Day or Night.
When fishing a Texas rig worm there are a few tips to help catch more and bigger fish:
First, bass feed on worms by sight so Line Choice is very important. I base my line choice on the type of cover I am fishing around.
Gamma 14lb Edge Fluorocarbon is my first choice for most situations.
Heavier cover I go to 17lb Gamma
Less cover and water that is clear I switch to 12lb Gamma
Some of the benefits of using Fluorocarbon Line include:
Decreased visibility…Fish can’t see fluorocarbon as compared to monofilament
You, the fisherman, can feel the bites better
Fluorocarbon line is heavier than monofilament so the lure sinks faster. Thus, giving your worm better, more realistic action.
Second, Rod Choice is important to get the right hook set so you can power big bass up from the bottom.
A 7 foot med heavy or heavy action rod is the right choice for the job.
As for the business end of the rod… 3/16 and ¼ weights are standard--Adjust weight size according to: Depth, wind speed, and size of worm.
Third, Hook Choice is not to be overlooked:
Extra wide gap hooks are my choice for hooks sizes from 2/0 to 4/0
Choose the heavy wire for better holding power of big fish.
Finally, Color Choices for your worm:
Since there are as many choices of worm colors as there are stars in the sky…I prefer to stick with the basics…Blue fleck, Plum, and Tequila sunrise. Black and blue or Black are my top choices for night fishing.
Worm fishing is good all summer so pick up a worm-rod and have some summer-time fun!
Good Fishing,
Lance Vick
www.lancevick.com
Soft Stick Baits...Slow Sink to Trophy Bass!
Professional Angler, Lance Vick, has teamed up with SERVICE VENDING CO. and ACCESS FORD to bring you the following bass fishing tips and techniques:
Slow Sink to a Big Bass
Throughout the spring the most effective technique is a soft stick bait rigged weightless.
Soft stick baits have evolved into the most popular technique for a good reason. Soft stick baits catch fish…Big fish… under all conditions.
Rigging a soft stick bait is quite simple. The top two ways are: “Wacky” and Weightless (This is just like you would rig a worm just minus the weight).
Soft stick baits work because of the slow fall and their tempting wiggle.
Colors and sizes of soft stick baits are many. Experiment with different styles and colors and sizes of soft stick baits until you find your favorite for your body of water.
My favorites for Lake Fork are the Grande Bass rattlesnake and honcho in the watermelon red flake, green pumpkin, water melon seed and black and blue fleck.
My color choices are directly related to weather and water. During sunny days and clear water I go with watermelon red and watermelon seed. On cloudy days in off-colored water I go with green pumpkin and a black and blue fleck.
Fish with weightless soft plastics around cover and in water that is one to six feet deep—in spawning areas.
Focus your efforts in cover such as grass, stumps and lay-downs.
Use medium heavy gear…And be ready to handle Big Bass!
Slow Sink to a Big Bass
Throughout the spring the most effective technique is a soft stick bait rigged weightless.
Soft stick baits have evolved into the most popular technique for a good reason. Soft stick baits catch fish…Big fish… under all conditions.
Rigging a soft stick bait is quite simple. The top two ways are: “Wacky” and Weightless (This is just like you would rig a worm just minus the weight).
Soft stick baits work because of the slow fall and their tempting wiggle.
Colors and sizes of soft stick baits are many. Experiment with different styles and colors and sizes of soft stick baits until you find your favorite for your body of water.
My favorites for Lake Fork are the Grande Bass rattlesnake and honcho in the watermelon red flake, green pumpkin, water melon seed and black and blue fleck.
My color choices are directly related to weather and water. During sunny days and clear water I go with watermelon red and watermelon seed. On cloudy days in off-colored water I go with green pumpkin and a black and blue fleck.
Fish with weightless soft plastics around cover and in water that is one to six feet deep—in spawning areas.
Focus your efforts in cover such as grass, stumps and lay-downs.
Use medium heavy gear…And be ready to handle Big Bass!
LONE STAR BIG BASS
Lone Star Big Bass
This Bass Fishing Article is sponsored by: GrandeBass Trophy Hunter Baits; Order yours at http://www.grandebass.com
During the spawn season “Texas Rigging” is a big-bass technique.
A “Texas Rig” is simply rigging a bullet weight with a hook and tipping with a soft plastic lure. This technique is for heavy duty bass fishing. Buffalo are not hunted with a BB gun…Use heavy line and at least a medium-heavy to heavy action rod and line size should be 15 pounds or better. Weight size should be a 3/16 ounce.
Now for the soft plastic:
During the spawn the largemouth has a few threats to the nest site so spotting these threats really gets their attention. Salamanders and crawfish are both mortal enemies of the bass (and also good for them to eat) so select soft plastics to match these.
The selection of soft plastic lizards and craws is abundant. My personal favorites include: Grande Bass mutant and machine. These new baits have new and improved action that bass haven’t seen yet.
Fish your “Texas rig” around cover on spawning areas slowly. Cover stumps, lay-downs, boat docks and vegetation.
“Hawg On!”
…”Texas rigging” soft plastic produces Texas-sized bass!
This Bass Fishing Article is sponsored by: GrandeBass Trophy Hunter Baits; Order yours at http://www.grandebass.com
During the spawn season “Texas Rigging” is a big-bass technique.
A “Texas Rig” is simply rigging a bullet weight with a hook and tipping with a soft plastic lure. This technique is for heavy duty bass fishing. Buffalo are not hunted with a BB gun…Use heavy line and at least a medium-heavy to heavy action rod and line size should be 15 pounds or better. Weight size should be a 3/16 ounce.
Now for the soft plastic:
During the spawn the largemouth has a few threats to the nest site so spotting these threats really gets their attention. Salamanders and crawfish are both mortal enemies of the bass (and also good for them to eat) so select soft plastics to match these.
The selection of soft plastic lizards and craws is abundant. My personal favorites include: Grande Bass mutant and machine. These new baits have new and improved action that bass haven’t seen yet.
Fish your “Texas rig” around cover on spawning areas slowly. Cover stumps, lay-downs, boat docks and vegetation.
“Hawg On!”
…”Texas rigging” soft plastic produces Texas-sized bass!
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