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Fishing for Beginners

BASSIN' USA founders Brendan and Joe holding a pair of big smallmouth bass caught on Lake Erie.

"The Beginner's Guide to Lure Fishing"

Hook Knowledge 101

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Tackle shops are overflowing with bass fishing hooks and for a beginning angler that can be very overwhelming.  Using the right hook could be what comes between you and catching a big bass. Learn how to use hooks with different presentations and which ones should fill your tackle box.

 

Captain Hook - Bass Hook Selection for Finesse Bass Fishing

Fishing Lines

Fishing Line Basics

Braided, Mono, Fluoro, 6 oz., 10 oz, sinking or non-sinking... Finding the right bass fishing line as a beginner can be quite confusing. Knowing the difference between these lines and which one works best with each lure or rig is key for the most effective presentation. We'll teach you about the different fishing lines and how they work. So before you spool up your reels know all you can about fishing line so you can make the best decision.

Fishing Line Basic

Braided Line Vs Mono Line

Seasonal Bass Fishing

A beginner bass angler should learn how changing seasons affect the behavior of bass.  Winter, spring, summer, and fall each hold their own general patterns and being able to quickly identify which seasonal stage the fish are in will make catching them a whole lot easier.  Learn how bass transition from one season to the next and how to follow their movement. 

Bass Metabolism      Top 20 Bass Fishing Tips by Season

Winter Bass Fishing      Spring Has Sprung

Post Spawn      Fall Bass Fishing

Tactics & Techniques

Tactics and Techniques

Need some help trying to learn bass fishing techniques?  We can help you understand when to choose the right fishing tactics and techniques for the situation.  Here are a few basics tactics and techniques to get you started.  

 

Soft Plastic Worms & Creatures     Weedless Frog Tactics

Bass Rigs With a Twist     The New Technique Hump

The Tackle Box 

Tackle & Equipment

Before heading out to the water, you need to make sure you are equipped with all the right tools for when you start catching bass.  Rods & Reels aren't the only tools you need.  Find out what you should have in your tackle box for a successful bass fishing trip.

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Bass Fishing Equipment Check

Rods & Reels Selection

Right Bass Fishing Rod & Reel

Find out here which rods and reels work the best together, and how to select the one that will be most effective for you.

 

Basic Fishing Rod Selection

The Right Bass Fishing Rod and Reel

 

Boat Ramp Basics

Bass boat being backed down a public boat ramp for launching

Getting your boat in and out of the water smoothly is part of becoming a better angler. Learn how to prepare before you reach the ramp, launch and retrieve safely, use courtesy docks properly, and avoid the common mistakes that slow everyone down.

 

Launching Your Boat at a Public Ramp

Bass Boating Essentials

Tips For Boating with Your Pets

 
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