Eastern Shore Bassmasters: Articles
Tidal Water Bassin'
by Jim Porter
In 30 years of bass fishing, the most predictably and consistently productive waters this author has found have always been in tidal areas.
Now, many of you may find that opening statement pretty strong, especially those who are not familiar with tidal waters. However, it is quite true. I have been lucky enough to fish for largemouth bass all over the World and, possibly with the exception of some private phosphate pits in Florida, tidal waters stand tall as the overall best.
Let me give you some characteristics of tidal water bassin' to start thinking about and then we'll discuss the subject in depth:
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Handout: Jim Porter's Guide to Bass Fishing
Spring Transition
by Jim Porter
Spring is the time of great fishing expectations, as anglers dust of their gear, service the boat and prepare to venture away from the side of the fireplace. And, Spring fishing is great, IF one manages to get everything just right on a given day. It is a time of BIG fish. The problem is that Spring is a time of change and those changes do not always occur in a predictable manner nor on a predictable schedule. A good warm spell may move the fish up towards the shallows and provide great angling success. But, a fast-moving cold front puts a quick end to it. Most anglers assume that the cold front put the bass off feed, when, in actuality, all it did was cause them to move back out towards the deeper water a bit. Understanding the effects of the weather changes, the on-going reinstitution of life in the warming shallows, and the sporadic activity of the bass are the keys to being able to compensate for the rapidly fluctuating conditions of this time of year.
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Handout: Jim Porter's Guide to Bass Fishing
