How can I be a better bass fisherman?

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How can I be a better bass fisherman?

Here are five tips from the best.

  1. DON’T GET COMFORTABLE. The first thing amateurs do wrong, they say, is fall in love with their favorite fishing spot and go-to lure.
  2. RELISH GRAY DAYS. “Bass are low-light predators,” says Kevin VanDam.
  3. AGITATE YOUR FISH. Bass don’t always bite because they’re hungry.
  4. REEL IT IN SLOWLY.
  5. …

How do I become a better fisherman tournament?

5 tips to be a better tournament angler

  1. Always prepare. Every year I vow to find ways to make my time on the water as efficient as possible.
  2. Have a set target.
  3. Analyze every lost fish.
  4. Practice on the best lakes.
  5. Watch Bassmaster LIVE.

Are bass attracted to red?

The cellular composition of the largemouth bass’ eye is tuned to respond to two colors: red and green. Bass can see these colors well and make decisions with high selectivity based on these colors. Likewise, bass cannot readily distinguish between very bright colors like chartreuse and white.

What time in the morning is best for bass fishing?

Best Time of Day for Bass Fishing The best time of day during most warmer month days is the early morning from dawn until about 2 hours after sunrise and in the late afternoon from 2.5 hours before sunset until dusk.

What colors can bass not see?

Bass apparently do see color. Their vision is strongest in the areas of medium-red to green. It fails rapidly moving into the blues and purples, as it does towards the far reds. If our picture of bass color vision is accurate, then color is meaningful to bass in some cases but not others.

What do bass eat in ponds?

Bass are opportunistic feeders and will eat just about everything that swims in front of them, including:

  • Insects.
  • Crayfish.
  • Snakes.
  • Smaller fish, such as shad, bluegills, crappies, herring or alewives.
  • Lizards.
  • Baby birds or ducklings.
  • If it’s a matter of survival, each other.