Catching a smallmouth bass?especially a big one?can be a daunting pursuit for the unprepared. Being successful at smallmouth bass fishing depends on a variety of factors, including weather, habitat, time of year, type of tackle, and the tactics you decide to use on any given day.
In A Beginner's Guide to Smallmouth Bass Fishing, lifelong angler Jim Root reveals all the specifics behind achieving success on lake, river, or pond. This comprehensive handbook includes key information about how to identify prime smallmouth habitat anywhere within this hard-fighting fish's range. It features specialized chapters on choosing, setting up, and using various rigs, including the Carolina rig, double fluke rig, Texas rig, Petey rig, and others. Also included are chapters on how, when, and where to use shallow-, medium-, and deep-running crankbaits; when and where to use topwaters, spinnerbaits, and jerkbaits; plus, Root explains the unique Japanese technique of spybaiting. A bonus chapter includes detailed information on the author's top 50 smallmouth destinations.
This book, which features 150 color photographs, is the perfect gift for anyone eager to learn all the tips and tricks of smallmouth bass fishing?in winter, spring, summer, or fall.
