Discover the pro secrets for catching more and bigger bass. Because of their wide range and spunky streetfighter mentality, bass appeal to anglers more than any other freshwater game fish. They're commonly active all day and usually hungry, but that doesn't always make them easy to catch.
In this book, pro angler Karen Savik covers the personality quirks, dietary preferences, and habits of these hard-fighting fish, concentrating on the two most popular species: largemouth and smallmouth bass. She presents detailed instructions for casting and rigging--including her favorite topwaters--and reveals her tried-and-true techniques for finding and catching bass through the seasons and in a wide range of water, weather, and habitat conditions.
Savik also provides information on tackle and equipment from boat to hook, including electronics, plus bonus tips and tricks and trouble-shooting solutions. To top it off, she reveals her fourteen favorite bass-catchin' spots. The result is a complete, up-to-date course on bass fishing for the beginning to intermediate angler with some valuable tips for the more experienced.

Bass fishing is the top angling sport in the United States, supporting a 4.8 billion dollar industry. This book teaches the ins and outs of fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass, covers the basics of tackle and equipment, presents detailed instructions for rigging artificial lures, and explains how to find and fish for bass through the seasons and in different water conditions and cover. A final chapter provides advice for anglers who fish in tournaments. The result is a complete, up-to-date course on bass fishing for the beginning to intermediate angler, with valuable tips for experienced anglers.