How does one predict the size of the Bass that will be awaiting his presentation? Impossible....../////....however,,,my thougths are these.....
Location, in my opinion is the first and foremost important factor. Larger Bass will be closer to deepness...they will linger in close but won't be counting "one, one thousands..." waiting for us to be
there. One must also be
there, as much as possible...only makes sense to a person that has some,,ie:dedication...Most people fish when it's convenient for them,,,convenience doesn't always catch LARGE fish,.,some people are
Lucky though-. How does
Luck play a part in this equation?
...hmmmm....being at
a right place at
a right time definately requires skill. There are many variables that effect where to be when, but it's luck that determines the class of fish that will take residence or swim by that night, again...persistance is key. If you believe BIG fish
should be there...eventually,, they will be...but will you?
Techniques??...isn't that stereo equipment?...
,,, Some plugs are hard to fish wrong, some plugs,, by some fisherpeeple are never fished right,,, some people see the plug as a piece of wood or plastic, they force it through the wake/water...they don't take the time to feel the current and imagine themselves as the bait their plug is supposed to be imitating..fighting it's way through the current, being held back when the pull is strong. You must BE one with the bait/lure in order to catch more. The lure is an extension of your hand teasing a hungry or not so hungry Striper. I good fisherperson can catch a Striper that wasn't hungry or competing with another Striper just by making his plug look that vulnerable...Just like fishing amongst a lot of bait, you must injure your lure in a way that entices the Striper...erratic at first, then suspend ...then twitch, as excited as you may get...be patient and be one with your presentation. Some people take fishing too seriously but they catch more and ask less, they may not always catch large because again,,....Large have to be present...
As a whole, I don't think the majority of the population targets Large, they target numbers. Most people would much rather catch 50 Stripers ranging from 12-15lbs. than wait all night for a single 35lber...They really think they want a 50lber when they're casting to a school of 10lb fish in an Autumn blitz during afternoon tea...
Not to take from your thread,,,but here's a question for you Krispy...
What's the better way to catch a BIG fish?
1. Fish from 3pm to 8pm 5 days a week in a decent spot that should show Large at some point.
OR....
2. Fish from 10pm to 3am 3 nights a week in the same spot?