Bass Fishing Tips

Bass Fishing as we know it is a science. It's not simply tying a lure on your line, tossing it in the water and catching fish. There are many factors to take account such as water clarity, water temperature, humidity, color, speed of retrieve, and what lure to use. Many times when I see other people catching fish, I would ask what they used and what color. Often I would change to that since they have already established a pattern.

There are some however who would simply ignore the advice given and continue to fish how they want and what they want, yet they wonder why the people around them are catching fish after fish. Today was a prime example as to why you should listen to others who have already established the pattern

Today at the city (shitty) pond I call home, the regulars were all there. They told me that the night bite has been decent the past couple of nights and that dark color senkos and craws were producing fish. I was about ready to leave when they said 7:30 is the time they bite. I figured what the hell, I haven't fished in a while and it's so nice outside. I was throwing my new Flash J finesse lure and a Moebi Green Sasuteki Craw for no fish. As soon as the sun set, I changed to a Green Pumpkin/Blue Flake Sasuteki Craw. Within 4 casts I feel a thump and set the hook for a beautiful fish that splashed all over the place. I grabbed the fish, took the picture and weighed it.

I checked my phone for the time, and it was 7:35! Just like what they said! Moral of the story:

Don't be stubborn, listen to advice!"

3lb 7oz

Rod: Jackall Poison Heritage HC-68MH "Hyper Approach"
Reel: Shimano Core 50Mg
Lure: Jackall Sasuteki Craw 5"

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Fish Arrow Flash J

Japan has always stayed ahead of the game when it comes to lures for bass fishing. Another idea from the Land of the Rising Sun is this new finesse lure called the Flash J, made by Fish Arrow.

The idea of this lure is to have it look like bait fish. When shad swim in schools, it is easy to spot them with the flashing they emit due to their flat shiny bodies. To implement this concept into a lure, Fish Arrow has inserted a thin foil strip inside the spine of the lure. This helps the lure emit that same "flash" inside the water just like bait fish! Worth a try, I placed an order already and I can't wait to try it out.

See it for yourself here:

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Wahoo Caught in Los Alamitos Bay

Today while getting live anchovies, the bait worker told us a 40lb Wahoo was caught inside the bay. This fish must be lost. Read about it here... "Wahoo in Los Alamitos Bay".

In other news, this jig head looks neat! I'll probably order some and give it a try.

Gear'd and Ready!

The night bite didn't produce like I thought it did. The touch conditions due to the drastic fluctuation of water level probably caused the bite to die down. Cover was now no longer submerged and the pockets that fish loved to hold in was also out of the water.

The 2nd lake was more active, with my friend getting one in the first 20 minutes. Nothing after that, left around midnight to grab a bite to eat.

It's morning right now, and I'm hitting the salt. The Lamiglas and Shimano rods are locked and loaded and ready for whatever awaits!

No fishing for the past couple of weeks

sad... But I bought some P.D. Choppers!