Part I of 7
Intro to Bass Behavior for Beginners
One of the hardest things in the sport of bass fishing is overcoming the fact that bass change not only on a daily basis, but also by the minute. Anyone who has ever fished for bass and been on a hot bite has experienced this change. One minute you’re crushing fish and then all of a sudden the bite just shuts off.
This isn’t just an accident, this is what happens when the fish change their behavior. That being said, we’ve all been on a slow bite and then, for seemingly no reason at all, they turn on. This is one of the biggest differences that the sport of bass fishing has when compared to any other sport. This constantly changing aspect of the game makes it harder for us as anglers, as we have to attempt to adapt with the fish.
There are ways to stay on top of the fish though, the hardest thing to do is to keep an open mind. People get too caught up in fishing the past history they have, instead of fishing the conditions. Understanding that will help you stay on top of the fish. But to find ways to stay on them, first you need to understand how bass behave.
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