Looking at Saltwater Bass Fishing
If you flip on your digital cable box to any number of sports programming
channels, you will eventually come across a fishing program. The subject
matter of the program will vary but the most common fish that are targeted are
trout, salmon and bass. Of the three, bass fishing seems to be the most popular.
Of, more accurately, fresh water bass fishing is the most
popular as the salt water version of the sport is routinely ignored. This is
somewhat distressing considering the fact that on both the east and west coast
of the United States, Sea Bass, Sand Bass, Calico Bass and Striped Bass are
incredibly popular in terms of the number of people who head out on a ‘party
boat’ and seek the treasure that the ocean has to offer in terms of bass
fishing.
The Basics of Saltwater Bass Fishing
One of the reasons that saltwater bass fishing is so
popular is the fact that it is an easy venture to embark upon. Almost all bass
trips take place on party boats where one purchases an admission ticket and then
heads out to sea on the boat. The captain and the crew take care of pretty much
everything and provide all that you need for the trip. Of course, the less
people on the boat the more relaxed it can be. (10 people are better than 85)
So, it is advisable to try and head out on the water on weekdays as opposed to
weekends and to (generally) avoid booking a trip on a major holiday.
Saltwater bass will strike on bait and lures or elaborate methods
of enticing them are not necessary. Common baits used are clams, squid and
sardines. Sometimes live sardines are used, but this is not always necessary
The Volume Makes The Trip
When it comes to saltwater bass fishing, one of the things that make the trip so
memorable is the fact that the sheer number of fish one can catch is
extraordinary. This is because bass will congregate in huge numbers in feeding
areas. Often, they will congregate in huge numbers around a sunken ship (this is
commonly called ‘wreck fishing’) and will hit on any bait put in front of them.
Please note: there are limits on the number and size of certain fish in
different states so please check applicable laws or face an apparent fine. If
you do pay strict attention to the law, then no worries…the trip will turn out
to be just fine!
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