| Bass Fishing is not just a leisure sport but does need | | | | a spare battery for emergency purposes. |
| alot of planning and good equipment for a great | | | | - Be organized: Instead of using a plastic filing box and |
| experience. While setting out for fishing the main aim is | | | | some hanging folders. Make an article and label them |
| obviously to catch as many fish as possible. For a | | | | with general bass angling headings and file your articles |
| good catch, it is very important that the proper | | | | as you finish them. Keep a mini library of fishing |
| equipment is used and is in good working condition. | | | | magazines and articles for your future reference. |
| There is a whole lot of fishing equipment available that | | | | - Check your boat bearings: Every spring when you |
| will help you to get a lot of fish in a proper and legal | | | | get your boat out of storage, always have your |
| way. However, if you want to make good use of such | | | | bearings of your boat checked. This could save you |
| equipment, you will need to take good care of them. | | | | from a serious accident with your boat. |
| Here are some basic tips to be remembered, before | | | | - Basic rod advice: The most accurate casting is |
| setting out for bass fishing. | | | | accomplished when bait casting equipment is cast |
| - Keeping your feet dry: A good pair of waterproof | | | | overhand. Bait casting gear is extremely well suited for |
| shoes and sealed skin socks that can be worn in any | | | | "targeted" fishing. On some occasions placing a lure |
| shoe helps in keeping your feet dry even if one has to | | | | under a boat dock, under overlying limbs or between |
| step down in low water to push off. | | | | pontoon boats may be necessary. In this situation |
| - Keeping your rods tidy: Everybody likes a clean | | | | skipping a lure is the ideal choice. A spinning outfit is |
| fishing rod. A clean nice looking rod gives a good | | | | perfect for this chore. Be versatile and be able to use |
| feeling. Here is a simple tip to keeping your rod clean. | | | | both types of equipment. |
| Take a very light grade sandpaper and sand the cork | | | | - Take good care of your graphite rods: Impact |
| handles, you will find out that all the dirt will go away | | | | weakens the stick on the point of impact and may |
| leaving you with a brand new looking fishing rod and | | | | break later. Protect your graphite rods against any |
| will make your rod lasts longer. | | | | impact against a hard object especially during storing |
| - Organize yourself: Many gadgets like handheld | | | | rods for travel. Strap your fishing rods tight against the |
| computer and organizers are available to bass anglers, | | | | deck, put them in a horizontal holding system in a |
| to help store important information such as log | | | | locker or look for a spot where there is minimum |
| conditions, creating your own checklist to avoid | | | | repeated bouncing to avoid damage due to rapping, |
| forgetting stuff. You can also download maps for your | | | | jerks or hitting against walls. If you have to lay them |
| destinations and when you reach home you can easily | | | | over your legs while boating. |
| transfer all the information to your home computer for | | | | Before starting to go fishing, make a good plan, |
| future purposes. | | | | prepare your equipment well, and take along only well |
| - Be prepared for any eventuality: Always carry | | | | maintained and properly working equipment. Manage |
| complete tool kits and spare parts in the boat just in | | | | your bass fishing equipment well while fishing. Regularly |
| case there is some break down or some failure. | | | | maintain your equipment even when you are not |
| - Take good care of your battery: Always check if | | | | fishing to make your fishing experience a memorable |
| batteries you carry are fully charged, properly | | | | one. |
| connected and in good running condition. Always carry | | | | |