How to Catch a Rock Bass
Get the proper equipment., Research local fishing conditions., Update your fishing license, or get one., Decide if you want to rent a boat at the lake or river, or fish from shore., Drive or walk to the lake with the equipment, bait, and safety...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Get the proper equipment.
This usually means getting a rod, reel, and some fishing line to spool on.
In addition to this, you'll need a lure.
Most pan-fishermen prefer using a small 1/16 oz. jig, that is tipped with a red worm, wax worm, or piece of nightcrawler.
Most rock bass will take nightcrawler, but it is also good to try spinners and spoons -
Step 2: Research local fishing conditions.
You can Google local fishing conditions, or you may be able to find a fishing report on the web page of your state's Natural Resources or Fish & Game department.
Look for lakes, ponds, or rivers close to where you live. , You can be fined and ticketed for fishing without a permit.
It is very important that you have one, and that fishing is legal in your area. , There usually is the same amount of action on shore that there is in a boat.
If you want to go on a wider search for these fish, a boat is always recommended. , The lake may offer safety gear (life vests, flotation devices, etc.) for a small fee.
By law, those safety features are required if in a boat. , This means rent the boat for a period of time, buy the bait, or buy "dock-space". , Spool the line onto the reel, string the rod, tie your hook, and put the bait on the hook. -
Step 3: Update your fishing license
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Step 4: or get one.
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Step 5: Decide if you want to rent a boat at the lake or river
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Step 6: or fish from shore.
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Step 7: Drive or walk to the lake with the equipment
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Step 8: and safety gear.
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Step 9: Rent the needed items.
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Step 10: Get rigged up.
Detailed Guide
This usually means getting a rod, reel, and some fishing line to spool on.
In addition to this, you'll need a lure.
Most pan-fishermen prefer using a small 1/16 oz. jig, that is tipped with a red worm, wax worm, or piece of nightcrawler.
Most rock bass will take nightcrawler, but it is also good to try spinners and spoons
You can Google local fishing conditions, or you may be able to find a fishing report on the web page of your state's Natural Resources or Fish & Game department.
Look for lakes, ponds, or rivers close to where you live. , You can be fined and ticketed for fishing without a permit.
It is very important that you have one, and that fishing is legal in your area. , There usually is the same amount of action on shore that there is in a boat.
If you want to go on a wider search for these fish, a boat is always recommended. , The lake may offer safety gear (life vests, flotation devices, etc.) for a small fee.
By law, those safety features are required if in a boat. , This means rent the boat for a period of time, buy the bait, or buy "dock-space". , Spool the line onto the reel, string the rod, tie your hook, and put the bait on the hook.
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