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Bassmasters 2000
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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.
Choosing a boat
Select an R. Series boat when first starting because of
its good handling, powerful motor, and advanced fish
finder.
Lures
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
hese 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.
Lakes
Old Hickory Lake
Early morning: Stay near the north shore and the shallow
water. The game will start very close to a good spot.
Slowly pull up a bit to find a lot 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.
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.