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Choosing the Right Bass Fishing Lure

The importance of lures in bass fishing is such that many would swear that you can tell the type of bass fishermen by the type of lures he carries. This is true to a certain extent, though not completely because even if you have the best of lures, if you do not have the skill to use it, everything is useless.

There are literally thousands of lures for bass fishing alone. How will you be able to know which are the best for your use and location? You will have to understand the bass which you will be fishing, have some research on what the locals say about the location and what bait/ lures would work the best which will narrow your search to a very thin strip.

Types of different bass fishing lure

The lures today come in all sizes and shapes. They imitate real fish, they imitate worms and their movement, and they imitate flies which skim the waters to attract the bass. There are also lures that make a low buzzing noise which is a hot favorite of most of the bass species, and you also have the crab and crayfish imitations, and lastly the crank lures which look like a fish with very large mouth.

There are more to the arsenal

You will also find among the more traditional lures the classic bass fishing lure like spinner baits, the pro series jig which has dual rattles, the tournament series spinner bait which (as the name indicates) is used during tournaments and lastly but definitely not the least the clacking buss bait which can be easily called the noisiest lure that is available in the world.

The last word of bass fishing lure

It is of course, extremely important to have the right lures while you are out to catch bass fish. However, the most important aspect is not the lure itself but how you use it and where you use it. It is true that without the right lure you will not one bass fish, but the reverse stand true in the same manner. You cannot expect any results unless you know the rest of the art, like where to fish, how to locate the fish, how to look as unobtrusive as possible since this fish is poked easily and so on. Who said fishing was easy?

Bass Fishing in Mexico

Mexico has slowly but steadily emerged as the best liked tourist spot in USA. A good deal of this popularity is owed to the fact that Mexico is one of the best fishing destinations in the world. Fishing enthusiasts from all over the world are beating paths to Mexico because fish and locales are all competing with each other in beauty and bounty.

Bass fishing in Mexico - Lake El Sato

There are many beautiful water bodies where bass is plenty in Mexico. However, you will find Lake El Sato to be among one of the most beautiful locations you have ever seen. It is situated close to Mazatlan (a leading tourist destination) hugged by the Sierra Madre mountain range. El Sato is renowned the world over as the BEST LAKE for bass fishing. Some two decade ago the bass fish was introduced in the lake and mainly due to the temperature, the fish multiplied tremendously and now the Lake is full.

Bass fishing in Mexico - Cabo San Lucas

In contrast you will find the Cabo San Lucas deep sea water fishing adventurous and exciting. There are more than eight hundred fish species in these waters which make it a total paradise for any fisherman. They say that even a child can catch a fish in Mexico and it is indeed true word for word. This place is renowned as a record breaker for the world many times over since catching a 100 pound fish is a common occurrence.

It is extremely easy to fish in Mexico not only because the fish are in plenty but also because the terms and conditions are very reasonable. The Bass fishing in Mexico fee for a two-day package on Lae El Sato would cost something around $500 which will include transport to and from the lake (first class), all meals, unlimited drinks, fishing license, accommodation and expert bi-lingual boat guides. It is unbelievable, isn't it! The lake holds a record for catching an 18 pound bass in the year 2002.

The term and conditions in Cabo San Lucas are similar. A special charter for 2-3 people would cost anything between $200-500 which includes more or less all the above features. Additionally they give fishing lines, bait, tackle and all the necessary fishing equipment. You need not carry anything with you. The boat will have licensed crew (minimum 5 members) and you will also be provided a guide.