Knowing that you need striped bass fishing gear is one thing, but figuring out where you are going to go to get it is something completely different. It is a great idea to save where you can and striped bass fishing gear is no exception. There are a few options for bass fishing gear shops that you are definitely going to want to check out more so that you can see all they have to offer and find the best deal.

Bass Fishing Depot

One of the best places that you can go to get striped bass fishing gear is the Bass Fishing Depot. It is possible to find any kind of lures, for bass or any other type of fish here. They offer tournament quality bass fishing gear and the representatives there are always willing to work with customers and make sure that they are going to get everything that they need.

They have bait that you can use anywhere and also a wide variety of fishing lines, life vests, and boating accessories plus all sorts of others. For people who really love fishing they offer a great one stop shop to help with everything needed to get going. You are sure to catch tons of bass if you are using their world famous tackle.

Tackle Warehouse

The Tackle Warehouse is another great shop if you want to get some striped bass fishing gear. They offer guaranteed low prices on various different fishing tackle and other fishing accessories that one may be interested in if they were planning to go out and go on a bass fishing adventure. The way to go, as fishermen know, is with the quality top brand names that they feature. Going with the top brand name is the way to go since you know that you can rely on it and it won’t break.

The very worst thing that could happen to you while you are out on the lake would be to have you line snap right after you hook a monster bass.

Angling Center

There is also the Angling Center, which is another of the stores out there today which millions of fishing enthusiasts from all around the globe rely on and trust in to get their striped bass fishing gear. The selection is enormous while the prices stay right making it easy to get what you need even if your budget is not very high.

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When it comes to ultralight bass fishing during the summer, most people usually only go in the mornings or evenings. This is typical, as it is the most comfortable time to go. They don’t realize that they are missing out on some prime fishing time!

One of everybodies favorite ultralight bass fishing styles is using topwater baits. So yeah, name somebody who doesn’t love a big blowup, especially on a small lure! When people are talking about the subject, poppers, and buzzbaits are usually the top of the conversation. People have caught more fish with these 2 lures, than with any other topwater baits combined.

The prime time to use topwater lures is early in the morning, or later in the evening. When the clouds are moving in thick, and the sky is getting grey, you should also break out your topwater lures. You can get away with using fast moving lures during the mid summer, but you just have to pick the right time.

The water is heating up this time of year, and bass can’t regulate their body temperature. If the water you are fishing in isn’t real deep, the body of water will warm up to a level the bass isn’t comfortable with, and won’t want to eat or chase a bait until it cools back down.

When the sun is high in the sky however, the fish can’t look overhead for their meal. They don’t have eyelids to protect themselves and their eyes from damage. It is easier to stay in cover, or look down for your meal, until the sun settles in. This is when I head for the worms and jigs.

The worm and jig are two baits that are excellent when the sun is high up. They can be crawled across the bottom, or jigged rapidly creating a thumping and moving the dirt, attracting attention. It is generally slower going, finding the fish with these baits and methods, so remember to be patient. This is after all, how you catch fish — patience.

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So I have been ultralight bass fishing for a long time now, and one question that comes to mind pretty often is how does rod length really effect our fishing? I could come up with a million answers, so could anybody, but I did think of a list of things that I know you should pay attention to when you are about to buy a new pole.

Most anglers feel that you should go to a shorter rod around 4.5 feet, or 5 feet long or so. A common occurring thing that I see is people thinking that these rods have more flex and whip to them, allowing you to cast farther.

Stout rods have a great backbone on them, and are nice for fishing in areas where you might need to pitch or flip because of the debris. These rods will give you the best accuracy of any of the rods, but the casting distance is limited greatly.

When you go with a ultralight fishing pole around 5′6″ to 6′0″, you are going to get a good bargain for your money. These rods, specifically the 5′6″ rods, will have nice accuracy, with only a limited cut in casting distance. The 6′0″ will give you a little less accuracy, with a lot more distance.

You don’t sacrifice much accuracy with this length, you can still use it as a light action flipping stick, or pitching stick for 1/4oz jigs in tight places. This is a technique for smaller fish on ultralight gear however, use bigger gear for the bigger fish locked into the muck!

This length of rod is considered general use, and most people can get by using a 6 footer. They still give you good accuracy, and lure placement, but you must practice a little longer to achieve the same accuracy that you would with a 4 1/2 footer. The difference is minor, but it does take some adjusting.

Rods that are 6′5″ or longer are great for long casting distance in open areas. If it is windy outside, you best grab the long rod, with a topwater on it, and sling that joker as far as you can. You can get the small baits flying so good, that they almost go out of sight!

Talking about distance on the long rods can’t go without talking about the accuracy. It is very poor on rods of this length, or longer. When you can empty the whole spool, you can’t really be accurate.

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When we all begin ultralight bass fishing, we have the typical overload of questions. Once we venture into the bass fishing aisle at our favorite store, we are then overwhelmed with the choices. Questions flood into my inbox asking me about lures, most of them are good questions. However, sometimes, people ask me about the scam baits, and this part hurts me. This is why I have taken the time to put together this list of must have baits, that I believe belong in your tackle box!

The first, is an all time favorite, and definate classic by any definition. Brought around in 1949 by Mr. Nick Creme, the plastic worm has been catching fish longer than many of us have been around. You can’t go wrong with a 4″ plastic worm with a curly tail, in either green pumpkin, or junebug. Guaranteed fish catcher. If you aren’t getting bit, change your presentation.

The Rapala Floating Minnow comes in second on the list, and is one of my personal go to confidence baits. These baits kind of act like a zara spook when you reel them slow enough on top of the water. If you get moving faster though, they are a diving jerkbait or crankbait, and the jointed version just creates a more attention getting action. Dead stick this bait, for a different presentation. Also, remember to stick to the smaller sizes, in silver/black back, or gold/black back.

The grub is also a classic hit with many. I prefer grubs in the 2inch size, even though they don’t have the meaty appearances of most baits, they do catch fish. The small body with the waving tail is often times exactly what the fish prefer. The presentations are unlimited with this bait, from the top of the water column to the bottom. You could even burn it like a buzzbait for a new presentation. I like the green/black with the chartreuse tails, using a black ball jig head with no skirt.

The fourth lure that I highly recommend to you is the Booyah Pond Magic spinnerbait. I prefer the 3/16 ounce model, in either firetiger, or white with copper blades. You can vary your presentation by either slow rolling the bait, or keeping it moving on the bottom just fast enough to get the blades to spin, or waking it — burning it just below the waters surface, creating a small v-wake for fish to hone in on it.

Last, but not the least, is the skirted jig. Even on ultralight fishing gear, these things are proven “big” fish catchers. You catch a grip of fish on ultralight gear, but the skirt jig weeds out the smaller fish. I rarely catch a fish under 1lb using a skirted jig and trailer fishing in ponds.

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If you have the right equipment, knowing how to best use it, when and how, (also how not to use it and what it is not suitable for), can all help you in your bass fishing adventure.

The basics regarding rods, reels, line, hooks, weights, bobbers, sinkers, lures, sensors and other equipment (hats, vests, nets, scents, scissors etc.), gives you an appreciation for having the right tools for the task(s) at hand.

As a highly participatory and engaging sport, Bass fishing is simply almost unparalleled in the vast amount of styles and tools to use. From quiet streams, tranquil lakes to open sea and rushing rivers – there is something for everyone.

If you are looking for quick tips on the right equipment, most suited to your purpose and the techniques to master to catch bass in any conditions, might this next section enlighten and inspire you, as you delve right into the ‘utilities of the fishing trade’.

Limited space does not permit large comparative explanations or ramblings on the merit of some tools above certain others. These debates are well known and well published in existing literature. We take a more practical approach and look at what you will actually need to hook your next big one, besides random chance and luck! We always try to point out that picking the right equipment means a lot of different thing to different people. Each angler has his/her own interpretation of what that means, varying skill level, physical characteristics and strengths/weaknesses, so we will not profess knowing what is right for you. What we do offer are mere suggestions on which tools will stack the odds in your favor and help you enjoy preparing, rigging, baiting/hooking, retrieving and landing YOUR next BIG ONE! Ensuring that is does not join the droves of ‘the ones that got away’!

For more information about this part of Tools of the trade, please refer to my Bass fishing 101 guide at http://www.BassFishingAndYou.com