Targeting the Biggest Bass Possible
Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 12:43 pm
So, I'm going out on Lake St. Francis this weekend, and to say I am "excited" would be a complete understatement. I'm salivating at the chance to finally rock my drop-shot skills on a body of water where I have a chance at pulling a behemoth 6+ lb. bass.
All week long, I've been getting tackle arranged and Rods and Reels ready to go. I like to think I've studied the maps, read as much about the body of water as possible, and done everything I can to ensure I have success when I get there, with a plan a, b and c all ready to go. In fact, I've been studying this body of water for a lot longer than is probably necessary, but I really wanted to be prepared for anything.
My main goal, ultimately, is to catch a bass over 6 pounds, which would be a personal best for me. A lot of my tactics will revolve around going for the big bite, not just getting as many bites as possible. For me, this means upsizing baits to a point where I am hoping that some big belly mama is going to inhale my bait and I am left alone by measly 4 pounders.
So, I am going to employ a sort of "semi" power-shot technique that should work in my view as one particular method. I have other strategies as well that should work.
My question to you is this: IF you are going out on a body of water, and your main goal is to target the biggest, baddest bass possible, what method would you employ? Maybe add in what your biggest bass to date is. Mine was a 5.7 pound largie. Just can't seem to break that 6 pound mark, hence my anticipation for this weekend....
Best wishes and tight lines to all!
~OAO~
All week long, I've been getting tackle arranged and Rods and Reels ready to go. I like to think I've studied the maps, read as much about the body of water as possible, and done everything I can to ensure I have success when I get there, with a plan a, b and c all ready to go. In fact, I've been studying this body of water for a lot longer than is probably necessary, but I really wanted to be prepared for anything.
My main goal, ultimately, is to catch a bass over 6 pounds, which would be a personal best for me. A lot of my tactics will revolve around going for the big bite, not just getting as many bites as possible. For me, this means upsizing baits to a point where I am hoping that some big belly mama is going to inhale my bait and I am left alone by measly 4 pounders.
So, I am going to employ a sort of "semi" power-shot technique that should work in my view as one particular method. I have other strategies as well that should work.
My question to you is this: IF you are going out on a body of water, and your main goal is to target the biggest, baddest bass possible, what method would you employ? Maybe add in what your biggest bass to date is. Mine was a 5.7 pound largie. Just can't seem to break that 6 pound mark, hence my anticipation for this weekend....
Best wishes and tight lines to all!
~OAO~