Will A Bass Bite?
POSTED BY: David Hart
http://www.fishingclub.com
April 16, 2012
When Virginia pro angler John Crews sees a bass in shallow water, he reads its body language to determine if the fish will eat a lure. By watching how it reacts to the boat or a lure, he knows if it is worth a few casts.“Most bass that are caught sightfishing are hooked within the first five minutes, although I will work a real big fish for an hour if I already have a limit of smaller ones,” says the three-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier and two-time FLW Championship qualifier.One of the first things he looks for is how the bass reacts to the presence of the boat. If the fish turns toward his boat or the trolling motor, that’s a good sign, he says.“It means it is guarding that spot and will probably eat a bait that falls in or near the bed. If it turns and takes off as I get near, that’s not good. It’s not locked onto a bed or a particular spot.”Crews also looks to see if the bass is aggressively chasing bluegills and other small creatures out of the area. When he sees that, he’s confident the fish will eat his lure.
