Biggest Bass Fishing Myths

Bass fishing is extremely popular in the world of fishing. If you have a bass boat, you probably have partaken in good, old-fashioned bass fishing, too. Did you realize that quite a few myths are lingering around bass fishing? We are here to debunk those myths so that you can understand the realities of bass fishing. The next time you take your boat out, remember the truth instead of the falsehood. Visit Nisswa Marine in Nisswa, Minnesota, and our team can help you plan your next fishing adventure. We are excited to serve customers in Minneapolis and St. Cloud, Minnesota. 

Bass Are Dormant in Cold Water

Do not be discouraged when you go out on your bass boat as the weather gets cooler. Bass fish do not become dormant when the water temperatures get too cold. However, they do go through some changes to prepare themselves for the colder weather. You can see their movement declines and digestion slows, but bass will still bite after lakes hit freezing. In rivers, bass fish are more sedentary because their habitat is more limited.

Live Wells Easily Hold Bass

Many people think they can throw a freshly-caught bass in their live well and set it to automatic. However, the amount of aeration may not be enough to keep your bass alive and well. Many bass boat models are trying to improve their live wells to better care for bass. Look for a bass boat that features an increased live well volume. 

The Bigger the Boat, the Better

Some bass enthusiasts talk a lot about improving their boat models instead of improving their fishing tactics. Do not worry if you have a smaller, slower bass boat. You will run into situations where a smaller boat is ideal to cruise through narrow waters and shallow zones without disrupting the bass fish. Fast boats can cause too much agitation in the water and make it harder to find the best catches. 

Big Bass Love Big Bait

Part of this myth has an element of truth. The average size of your bass might increase if you use a bigger lure. However, this is more likely due to the nature of bass species. Largemouth bass fish have huge mouths, and they will try to eat any large prey. Bass like to eat tiny prey in the absence of large ones, which means they might not prefer big bait. 

Do not let bass fishing myths dictate your next boat trip. Come to Nisswa Marine, and you will see a wide selection of high-quality vessels for all types of fishing. Our dealership, located in Nisswa, Minnesota, welcomes customers from St. Cloud and Minneapolis, Minnesota.