Here at BassFishingCo our business is bass. From information about the various types of bass to the many types of rods, reels and other gear that is used to help reel in this popular game fish, we are your one stop solution for everything related to the wide world of bass fishing.
Before heading out to the water, it’s best to familiarize yourself with the kind of bass you will be encountering. Where you live and the types of water in your area will greatly influence the types of bass you will be catching. If you’ve ever fished in the Atlantic Ocean, chances are you’ve seen your fair share of Striped bass. Also known as the Striper or Atlantic striped bass, the Striped bass are native to the Atlantic coastline but can also be found in many shallow bays and estuaries as well as in lakes, reservoirs and beaches ranging from Arkansas, Arizona and California to Georgia, Texas, Nevada and Tennessee.
If you don’t live near the Atlantic coastline there is no need to panic. Plenty of bass can be found in other areas of the U.S. The Spotted bass, Smallmouth bass and Largemouth bass are all spread widely throughout the waters of America. Commonly called the Kentucky bass, the Spotted bass is a resident of many small to medium-sized rivers and streams throughout many of the 50 states. Like the Spotted bass, the Smallmouth bass is also found in many rivers, lakes and streams across the U.S and is one of the most popular sport fish in North America. While Largemouth bass are found most commonly in the southeastern states, they can be found in the waters of nearly every state.
Now that you know where to find the most popular kinds of bass, the next step is to select the gear to help reel them in. One thing that makes bass fishing such a popular sport is its versatility. Bass fishing can be as simple or as complicated as you choose to make it. For the most basic type of bass fishing all that is needed is a standard rod, reel and hook. Most beginner bass fishers prefer to use a standard pole with the addition of a bobber and a hook in order to catch bass. For those that are a bit more advanced and prefer a method other than using a hook and bobber, the most popular choices for rods and reels are spinning reels, baitcasting reels, trolling rods and fly rods. Spinning, baitcasting, trolling and fly fishing all require a bit more experience and practice than standard float fishing. But as they say, practice makes perfect.
Another aspect that makes bass fishing so popular among professionals and beginners alike is that bass are known for putting up a fight once hooked, which makes catching them that much more satisfying. Reeling in a struggling bass requires the use of a heavy, durable line. Most bass fishing line are made of nylon and polyethylene, although the most common type of bass fishing line is a single strand, monofilament line. Monofilament fishing line is preferred by many fishermen because it is more buoyant and able to stretch when holding a heavy load, such as a large bass.
According to a study done by the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S), there are over 30 million people worldwide who fish for bass and that number continues to grow each day. BassFishingCo aims to accommodate each bass fisherman with a large selection of quality bass fishing rods, reels, lines and lures.