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Black Bass Fishing
By Pat Lamberth
Confusing Spring
The black bass are probably wondering what has happened to the warm water.
It was 90° here this week and today 55°. It feels good but you
may have to slow your retrieve down on your lures today.
The black bass have been biting very well this spring. More larger bass
are being caught this year than in past years. If we continue to release
them we will continue to increase more black bass. The bass will continue
to be near piers and wood and on points and any grass or weeds. The spinner
bait in white & chartreuse are working well, as is the jig and craw
in black & blue, or the craw by itself is good. On some of the other
lakes the sink worm is very good. I rig it in many different ways, wacky,
Carolina, or put a nail in it with no other weight. They come in many
sizes. I like the 6" best. They have one much larger and fatter.
It didn't work for me. But I do like the power worms in 10" &
12" in black/blue flake. The bomber crank bait is working very well
and rattle traps too. Top water is working good early and is lots of fun
to see them blow up and explode on top water. If you can find some pads
or grass the scum frog is good and lots of fun. Green and white is a good
color. Be sure when bass hit the frog you feel it before you set the hook
so the bass has the frog in its mouth or you may pull the frog out of
the bass' mouth. This is a very good time of year to black bass fish.
The weather is good and its a good time of year to take the kids fishing
as they want to get outdoors. Start them out early in life. My grandfather
started me fishing when I was 4 years old and I will never forget the
first fish I caught. He taught me to take that first fish I caught off
the hook. I like to catch black bass best of all fish. I feel I owe it
to the black bass to release it. They always give me a good fight and
I feel so good to see them swim off to survive and raise more black bass.
The blacks they stocked in our lake this year will really help our lake
too, and the bass they stocked were larger than usual as they can survive
better and get large faster because they were Florida bass. They grow
faster but don't live as long as our native bass.
So get out on our beautiful Lake Livingston. Have fun and be safe. Fasten
your life jacket before you start the big engine and plug in your kill
switch and have your throw ready too. If the water is rough I wear my
jacket all day. Don't forget to get to put the sun block on and drink
plenty of cold water. It keeps you cooler and you need lots of water out
in the sun. It's best to wear long sleeves and a big hat. You may be surprised
how much cooler you will feel. Try to be as comfortable as you can and
you will enjoy your trip more. I love the out doors and black bass fishing.
I have been fishing McDonald tournaments for 18 years. We went to Arkansas,
Oklahoma and we also fished with Bob Sealy. He puts on a good tournament
and gives good prizes.
God bless America and until next time God bless each of you.
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