NITRO Z19
4
19,00 ft
Santa Clara A Velha, Algarve (PT)
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$172
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Bass Fishing
Bass fishing is becoming a largely popular sport in the fishing industry. It is largely because the bass species are renowned for being such tough fighters for an angler. There are now many competitions for pro anglers to compete in as well.
Equipment required for Bass Fishing
Bass fishing is done by using normal fishing gear tailored to the application. A new spinning rod will work perfectly for your fishing pole with a matching reel.
For bait, you can use soft plastics, spinnerbaits or even jigs if the conditions suit.
Species to target when Bass Fishing
There are many different species of bass. Some are even regarded as gamefish in some areas of the world. Some of the common species include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass or Kentucky bass and Guadalupe bass.
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Black bass (Micropterus) is a common name for several species like the largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and spotted bass for example. Famous for its great fighting skills, they are a very sought after game fish. Black bass are found in fresh water in the Canada, United States, Mexico, Portugal, Spain and France. Black bass are mostly caught spinfishing. They can grow up to 60 cm / 25 in.
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The sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) is for many sport fishermen a trophy fish because of the nice fight they offer but also because they're an excellent eating fish. Sea bass, also known as European bass, are found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, from northern Norway to Senegal, the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea. They can grow up to 1 metre and weigh up to 12kg.
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Best Places to try Bass Fishing
You can find bass in many freshwater areas with places such as streams, lakes, rivers and dams being the most productive.
While bass fishing started in the United States where it is still very common, it is also popular in Australia, Europe and Asia now.