Bass fishing is one of the most popular types of fresh water fishing in North America. Bass are hard fighting fish that are usually found in the warmer regions. They are aggressive predators that are mentally and physically challenging to catch. If you have considered going fishing for bass there are several essential things you should know in order to have a successful experience.

Using the right tackle is extremely important. Because bass bite hard and fight hard you must use heavier tackle than you would use for Trout, Bluegill or Crappie. Good strong bait casting reel and a medium action rod are good for beginners to start with. The bait casting reel keeps the line better organized than the spinning reel. It is also easier to increase and decrease the amount of drag with the bait casting reel. With a bait casting reel it is easier to release the line when casting, which mean you can be more accurate with the cast. This is important when trying to catch bass.

The medium power fast action rods give the novice everything needed to catch small and large Bass in a variety of environments as an angler becomes more knowledgeable with Bass and chooses a habitat where they like to fish, they will change the rod. Some like to fish with light power rods that are extra fast. These are the most challenging rods to use. However, they do tend to tire out the fish a lot more which is not good for catch and release fishing.

Using a good strong fishing line is also very important. Bass are very hard on fishing line. It is important that fishing line is strong, castable, and resistant to abrasion. The best line to use is one made of fluorocarbon. Fluorocarbon line is very clear and almost disappears in water. It is a very dense material so it will sink faster than regular line which gives you better control of a lure. This material does not stretch as much as other materials. This low stretch quality means it is more sensitive to every touch of the fish.

After getting the right fishing tackle the next thing is to find the Bass. Bass like water temperature between 65