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Title: Smallmouth Bass (out of print) | |
 | The smallmouth bass could
be called the perfect gamefish. A willing biter, it is quick to strike an artificial
lure and equally quick to make a spectacular leap and throw the hook. Although
it is an excellent table fish, many anglers place such a high value on its sporting
qualities that they release any smallmouth they catch. In lightly fished waters, catching a smallmouth is not much of a challenge. In remote regions of the northern states and Canada, for instance, anglers routinely bag dozens of smallmouth a day. But in waters where angling presssure is more intense, fishing is a lot tougher. Populations have been fished down to the point where all of the 'dumb' smallmouth have been caught. And the smallmouth that remain have more living space and more food, so they are more difficult to find and catch. To locate smallmouth, today's angler must be well versed in smallmouth behavior and seasonal movement patterns. To make them bite, he must be familiar with a wide variety of live-bait and artificial-lure techniques. |
| Chapter 1, "Equipment," shows you what to look for when selecting rods, reels and line; boats and motors; electronics; and even waders. Some fishermen make the mistake of purchasing expensive but useless equipment, thinking it will miraculously improve their fishing. This chapter will tell you what equipment you need - and what you don't need. Chapter 2, "Understanding the Smallmouth," shows you what make the smallmouth tick. You'll learn about their spawning habits, how they detect danger, the type of habitat they prefer, what they eat and how different levels of competition in different waters can alter the smallmouth's behavior, and how these differences affect your fishing strategy. Chapter 3, "Where to Find Smallmouth," is a quick reference for locating smallmouth in every type of water. Whether you fish in natural lakes, manmade lakes, or rivers, this chapter will show you exactly where to find smallmouth in each season of the year. We've added a new feature to this volume of The Fishing & Hunting Library, a guide to premier fishing waters in North America. This thoroughly researched guide will put you on the smallmouth in a hurry and save a lot of wasted trips. Chapter 4, "Basic Smallmouth-Fishing Techniques," describes every live-bait and artificial-lure technique a smallmouth angler needs to know, from bobber-fishing with leeches to fly fishing with bass bugs. Many smallmouth fishermen tend to get in a rut - they use the same bait and technique regardless of the type of water or time of year. By familiarizing yourself with the techniques in this chapter, you will become a much more versatile angler. Chapter 5, "Techniques for Special Situations," takes you way beyond the basics. You'll see how the experts can turn tough or unusual fishing conditions into a smallmouth bonanza. We'll show you an assortment of little-known techniques and tips that will help you snake smallmouth from weeds and brush, and irritate them into biting around spawning time. You'll discover how to bag trophy-sized fish, how to take advantage of the smallmouth's aggressive nighttime habits, even how to catch smallmouth through the ice, something that most fishermen consider impossible. Anyone who picks up this book is sure to be attracted by the beautiful full-color photography. But it is much more than a picture book. It contains more facts on smallmouth bass than have ever been assembled under one cover. |  |
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