Are you as good as you want to be at catching bass? Do you catch all the fish you want to every time on the water? The answer to both questions is probably no. There are some simple practices to follow to insure that we grow as bass anglers. In bass fishing or any competitive sport, if a person is not improving, he or she is going the other way. Who wants to get worse? Here are a few things we can do to make sure we improve as anglers and keep learning.
First of all, fish new waters. Don’t fish the same ole lake all the time. Go to different lakes and rivers. Try different types of fisheries. Go to river systems, reservoirs, natural lakes, etc. Different types of waters require different techniques to be successful. This keeps you from getting into the same ole rut of doing the same thing every time on the water.
Number two goes along with number one. Try different techniques either on your home water or on different waters. There is always more than one way to skin a cat or catch bass. The more types of fishing you feel comfortable doing, the better your chances of being versatile enough to be able to keep catching fish when conditions change.
Change locations on your home waters. If you go to the same group of cypress trees every time on the water, there will be times when your fishing may be ok, but catching may really suck. Explore your lake or river. There are usually fish biting in several parts of the lake at the same time.
The fourth way to improve your bass fishing is by fishing with different partners. Most people have something you can learn if you have an open mind. Fishing with a variety of anglers shortens your learning curve. There is no doubt that time on the water is the key to success in bass angling, but time on the water with different fishermen is the key to learning quicker! Make it a goal to learn something from everyone you share a boat with.
Is there a lure that you do not feel comfortable using? Maybe it is a jig or a crankbait or a spinnerbait. Whatever it is, go to the lake with only that lure rigged up. That way you have no choice, but to use that particular lure. If you have other choices, chances are that after a few minutes of no luck, you will revert back to your ole tried and true lures and techniques.
Have you noticed that this process of improving your bass fishing has a lot to do with knowledge? Knowledge is the key to being successful in any endeavor. Have an open mind and soak up as much new information as possible. Now, get out there and learn!
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