Topwater This lure floats and can be popped along the water's surface to make a
splash. It is best used when fish are near the surface (overcast, rain,
afternoon).
Crankbait This lure remains close to the surface after casting, but dives when
reeled in. Most Crankbait will remain in relatively shallow water. They
are most effective in medium depths and in cold water.
Spinnerbait This lure is quick, noisy, and can cover a lot of water. It is a good
choice to use when testing the waters. Small and dark Spinnerbait work
best in clear, sunny weather. The bigger, heavier Spinnerbait works best
in mud.
Plastic These lures are often shaped like actual food (worms, lizards,
crayfish). Naturally colored and smaller Plastics work best in clear
water. Brighter and larger Plastics work in darker, muddy, or deep water.
Spoon These lures work best in heavy vegetation, matted up grass, and
similar conditions. None of its parts will get caught up in plants.
Jig This is a fair weather bait that works best in sunny days and clear
water. They are not flashy, fast, or noisy.
Hint:
Lakes
Old Hickory Lake Early morning: Stay near the north shore and the shallow water. The
game will start very near to a good spot. Slowly pull up a bit to find
many fish.
Midmorning: The north shore
and vicinity are good places. Stay in the shallows in the morning. Water
over hard and rocky ground is a bass favorite. The small inlets may also
have some good fishing.
Afternoon: The bass will tend
to go near docks, poles, clusters of rocks, and sharp drops in depth.
Lake Okeechobee Early Morning: The shallows will warm up first in the morning and
attract the fish. Most of the shore and the area around the small islands
is shallow. The south shore is a good place to fish.
Midmorning: The three small
islands and the north side of the lake, directly opposite those islands
are good places to fish.
Afternoon: Fish in the
locations from the morning and midmorning hours.
Lake Shasta Early Morning: This lake has a shallow shoreline, with most of the
remaining area very deep. Try fishing in the northern recesses, as well as
in the muddy shallows at the northeast side of the lake.
Midmorning: Try the shallow
areas with structure, such as up north. The bass can also be found just
beyond the shallows where a steep drop-off separates it from the deep
water.
Afternoon: Use your fish
finder to search for bass. Stop as soon as soon as possible, look at the
depth reading, and select the correct lures.
Hint:
Retrieving lures:
Steady Retrieve your lures steadily in clear water and on sunny days, as well
as when you need to quickly look around.
Erratic Jerk the line from side to side to create movement while reeling in a
loud spinnerbait or topwater lure in muddy or overcast conditions.
Hopping Pull sharply on the line to hop a topwater lure along the surface or
to pop a plastic or jig along the bottom of the lake.
Hint:
Rod and reels: Reels have various lengths and casting accuracy. Use weight when
making a line choice. Lighter line allows lures to go deeper but also break
easier. Heavier line will not break as easy, but may scare fish.
Hint:
Choosing a boat: Select an R. Series boat when first starting because of its good
handling, powerful motor, and advanced fish finder.
Please
select the first letter of the game's title below. If the word
"The" appears at the start of a title, ignore it and search for
the second word in the title:
