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Bass strike from three basic reasons. They want
to eat. They strike out of reflex. They seem to be angry and want
to protect their territory. Here are ways to trigger those strikes.
Hunger: Bass are aggressive and see something they
want to eat. Give them almost any lure with a reasonable presentation
and you will likely get a strike. It does not happen often enough
so when you find them hungry, enjoy it.
Reflex: It appears that bass see something out
of the corner of their eye and strike it before it gets away.
There is no time to think about it, if bass can think. They have
to strike quickly or the opportunity is gone. An example is a
lure moving quickly past the bass's hideout. The lure flashes
by right over the log the bass is using for cover. If the bass
does not strike immediately, the opportunity is lost. So their
strike out of reflex or instinct.
Lures to draw reflex strike are often fast moving
lures like JERK FLASH, DIVING FLASH CRANK BAITS or FLASH RUNNER
SPINNER BAITS. Use erratic retrieves. Lures with more flash definitely
get more reaction strikes.
Anger: Sometimes bass strike because they just do
not like that thing in their face. Suppose a worm with a lot of
action like ACTION TAIL is being shaken by the log the bass is
using. The bass seems to think their territory is being invaded
by something making so much commotion. This invader just will
not leave. It just stays there shaking. The only think the bass
can do is bite the intruder and carry it away. Be ready to jerk.
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