Tips for light hitting spring bass

[fishinmission78]

I usually wait a little longer, or downsize the hook. Circles are one of the biggest helpers.

[voyager35]

I disagree. Maybe for the first 2 weeks when you're catching 17 inch bass. After that, I use Gami 8 or 10. Bass have big mouths. Big circles increase your chances, and help as the larger fish filter in.

[dogfish]

Also a great idea to just fish one pole, and hang on. Sometimes thye're just mouthing the clam, gotta be ready to set that hook.

[fish_off]

I also agree on UP sizeing hooks.

[Rip-Plugger]

if you're throwing small jigs/bucktails drop your tip then set up on them,works like a charm in springtime.


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[gjb1969]

in the spring i down size every thing for small bass rod reel line hooks lures bait and fish slow

[fishinmission78]

in the spring i down size every thing for small bass rod reel line hooks lures bait and fish slow

Give this man a cigar, that's what I'm talking about.

[buckethead]

I use a smaller circle hook in the spring. So far no luck though.

[gjb1969]

the other day i was way in the back hit some spots small swimshad fish slow evan bounced it off the bottom got two small hits on the fall i did not think i would get a hit cool small fish are there now i need some big girls to come in i guess its time to bait and wait with clams and worms

[finchaser]

Most of these light tap taps are winter flounder and all small hooks do is gut hook small fish. bass have big mouths and theres no need to use under a 5/0 hook

[rip316]

Fin, mine wasn't that light. Like I said I opened my bail and he swam with it. will flounder swim off with half a clam in it's mouth? This is a serious? I am using 5/0 gamagatsu baitholders.

[finchaser]

Fin, mine wasn't that light. Like I said I opened my bail and he swam with it. will flounder swim off with half a clam in it's mouth? This is a serious? I am using 5/0 gamagatsu baitholders.

Wasn't referring to you,I was commenting on when people get lite taps in the early spring many think there bass and down size hooks. In the rivers many bass are caught by flounder fisherman sometimes more than flounder. I know yours swam off.

[rip316]

I can't wait for May already.

[storminsteve]

Most of these light tap taps are winter flounder and all small hooks do is gut hook small fish. bass have big mouths and theres no need to use under a 5/0 hook

The other night I was reading a post where someone was giving advice on back bay fishing. He was telling everyone to downsize the hooks and he never misses a bass. You put a 3/0 hook on so you can catch a micro baby bass. ***? How is that even sporting to do that?

[jonthepain]

...all small hooks do is gut hook small fish....

another reason i love circle hooks. i hate gut hooking fish.

[storminsteve]

^^Same for me. Good point

[striperhunter]

Down size your gear.

[plugcrazy]

The other night I was reading a post where someone was giving advice on back bay fishing. He was telling everyone to downsize the hooks and he never misses a bass. You put a 3/0 hook on so you can catch a micro baby bass. ***? How is that even sporting to do that?

That's stupid. Just hold your rod instead of having 5 spiked in a row. Problem solved.