When it comes to largemouth bass it is one of the most sought after fish out there! Catching small largemouth bass are fun as a VT Fishing Guide, but at more than 10 lbs, the game changes. Depending on where you fish, how far you are willing to travel and many other factors, catching a monster largemouth bass may not be an option. Everyone can dream though for the catch of a lifetime. Here are 10 tips to help you catch your dream largemouth bass. 

Tactic #1 – Fish The Right Depth

Smaller make largemouth bass are shallow cruisers around 3 – 6 feet of water. At 8-12 feet of water, these bass are perfect targets! The smaller males head up to the surface in pre-spawn season, but the big females hold back from the shallows and they are perfect for a Carolina rig. One of the key points to remember is fishing at the right depth. Big female largemouth bass

Smaller make largemouth bass are shallow cruisers around 3 – 6 feet of water. At 8-12 feet of water, these bass are perfect targets! The smaller males head up to the surface in pre-spawn season, but the big females hold back from the shallows and they are perfect for a Carolina rig. One of the key points to remember is fishing at the right depth. Big female largemouth bass tend to stick to the deep waters and slow moving. The key here is to reel in slowly and wait for them to get interested in your bait. 

Tactic #2 – Expand Your Strike Zone

Have you ever used Bucca Bull Shad Slow Sinking Swimbait? These bad boys are designed to accurately mimic the many varieties of shad and baitfish that bass fish love. A great time of day to go fishing in around 50 degrees in the spring and later in the day in the fall. When the bugs come out and the waters are calm, you can see them come up for a bite as the sun sets. The bigger fish in the spring tend to spawn first and move up early into the shallows. The biggest benefit of using swimbait is that they expand your strike zone! 

Tactic #3 – Change Up Your Bait

Crank bait that can reach 20 feet down have flooded the market today and for good reason. Strike King’s 10xd is one type of crankbait that works great for hunting large fish. When you are using different sizes of crankbait, make sure you have the appropriate pole to handle it with large fish. To find the large fish, head over to long points or bars near the main part of your lake. Largemouth Bass love to hide in the weeds, under boat docks and in waters 8-12 feet. Remember, it is fun catching a monster fish at 20 feet or more, but you never know what monster is lurking for your bait at 10 feet. Sometimes those spots work out better! 

If you don’t catch fish, I don’t get paid! 

keith