Baits for the Inexperienced Fisherman
The enormous growth of the bass fishing industry has made many people aware just how tough bass fishing can be; there’re a finicky elusive fish that excites and frustrates us at the same time. The hook set alone can be very tough on those that have not experienced the need to set the hook like there is in bass fishing; many of todays bass fisherman started in the gulf fishing circle hooks and become frustrated with the bass hook. There are however some baits that are better suited for the fisherman that is relatively new to the sport, baits that make it easier for you to hook a fish and require a little less strength especially for a young person.
This time of year, a top water bite is something we all love to experience and catching bass on a Pop-R or Zara-Spook requires you to just start reeling when a fish explodes on your bait; there is no real reason to set the hook as many times the bait hooks the fish. These baits are easy to hook a fish but they do require you to create a cadence while fishing the bait; let the motion of the bait lead you through the process, like pop-pop-pause or something faster and then a long pause. Cadence is everything when using top water baits so be aware of the need to make the bait sing and talk to you like a speech or music. The Zara spook is a walking bait it requires you to move the tip of the rod, so the bait moves back and forth from side to side. It also has a cadence and requires some thought as you walk the bait; this bait will hook the fish many times without a hook set, just a slight pull many times or reeling will suffice.
Crank baits are very- much beginners baits, they catch fish and most of the time your action alone from the reel is enough to catch a fish. It’s not completely without the need to pull but in most cases your normal reaction to the strike will catch the fish you just have to keep reeling. It’s the time of year to try something new and bring a young person fishing and these baits will help you.
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Capt. Mike Gerry
