Black Bass and Their Senses

As with any species of fish in the black bass family, the largemouth bass possesses similar senses such as hearing, sight, taste, smell, and lastly the lateral line. The largemouth bass utilizes these six senses alternately and in various degrees all dependent upon factors such as environment, seasons, water temperature and visibility, and initial necessity to response.

Taste and smell

Largemouth bass less commonly use their taste and smell senses. Their nasal passages have a very minute number of olfactory folds so their smell is one of their lesser efficient senses. Other fish species can have up to 120 of these folds, and largemouths only have 15-20 olfactory folds. It is only when the water clarity is poor that largemouth utilize this sense.

This could throw a loop in the avid anglers who embellish their lures with gels, scents, and sprays. It only masks the human scents on these apparatus. However, it is likely that the fish will hang on the bait longer when scents are apparent. It is more difficult to estimate and pinpoint the scale of a largemouth bass’s taste, however largemouth are human incinerators, and it doesn’t much matter what their food tastes like.

Hearing

Hearing is another overrated sense that the bass rarely uses. Bass consist of internal ears that have tiny bone structures that are capable of distinguishing very subtle sounds beneath the water. This is one of the main purposes of anglers utilizing rattle baits that attract the extreme largemouth bass that they are aiming to catch. Although, largemouth bass do not commonly utilize this sense when they do it can be to a fisherman’s great advantage for landing that extreme largemouth bass.

The Lateral line

Largemouth bass contain a lateral line. It is their camouflage used to hunt, find, and hide from prey and predators. It is a structure within their body composed of pours that flourish along both sides of the bass and extend from the gills all the way to the tail. These porous features on the bass are nerve receptors that detect vibrations and movement of their surroundings. The fish can distinguish and detect the size, distance, and threats of the objects and environment that are near them. They can hunt their prey and protect themselves from predators by way of their lateral line sense.

Sight

Largemouth bass utilize their sense of sight the most out of all their keen senses. They are capable of seeing nearly 30ft when the water clarity is optimum. When the water visibility is murky and poor the bass taps into its other senses. The structure of the eyes of this fish allows the bass to see peripheral and in any direction except for down and back. Their color perception is very accurate as well, because largemouth can spot color up to from 10ft of their location, especially the vivid red of blood.

A fisherman can utilize this knowledge to their advantage. Common sense can direct an aspiring angler to utilize bright lures in poor water clarity conditions. Try to use noisy baits when the water is dark and heavily vegetated, and vibrating lures can increase the odds of landing that largemouth bass of all bass. Even better, combine alternate techniques and your chances will be inevitably successful. The more an individual understand the senses of this mystic creature, the better they will be able to master the beast.

Where To Catch Large Mouth Bass

I posted a great article on Where To Catch Largemouth Bass For All To Read. I was able to use the great photo I had on the previous post but more in the article. I hope you enjoy it.

Here is a snippet for you to read and enjoy:

So many people fish today that it has contributed to the more than billion-making retailers that sell all the essentials, and there is no way that it is going to cease with the great notoriety it will continue to thrive. Most enjoy the enormous adrenalin rush that catching a whopper gives an angler. Once you have caught that jaw-dropping fish you will literally be hooked for life even more so than any addiction you have ever known.

I am in the finishing touches to putting out my Bass Fishing Book Entitled

"Docschmenke's Guide To Extreme Bass Fishing"

Look forward to getting it out to all. Docschmenke

Interesting Signs On Bass Fishing

I go to different places around the world and look for some very interesting signs and fishing elements
to add to my collection either of lures or just photos. This last week I was in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and came across a local fishing store complete with lures, tackle, and all the trimmings, so I am going to post what I consider one of the most amusing store signs I have seen in a while.. and while we sometimes think of things,

this person happened to actually make it a reality. By the way, the store was perfect for all your fishing needs. Hope you all enjoy this.

Night Fishing Preparation And Safety Tips

Fishing for largemouth bass at night can be an exhilarating experience, however with night fishing there are more risks that an angler takes for something ending in disaster. If you are new to night fishing, then you really need to become educated on the safety issues and essential preparations that need to be accounted for before unknowingly exposing yourself to any dangers. It is crucial to understand that night fishing is some of the best largemouth bass fishing an individual can partake in; however it is full of added hazards.

Things that a fisherman is familiar with during daytime fishing excursions are completely foreign in the dark. When you are planning to embark in the night, you need to make certain that you have taken the necessary measures to safeguard against the hostile of the dark. You can accomplish this by simply following this list of safety tips and night-fishing preparations:

1. Always carry extra lights- Whether you are going to wade in the water or going out on a boat to land that extreme largemouth bass. Make sure that if you are going to wade that you have a lighted helmet, carry extra flashlights with you. If you are out on a boat, make sure your boat is equipped with sufficient lights and up to the codes that are required by the Coast Guard. Also, carry batteries for lights and flashlights just in case your boat lights malfunction.

2. Floatation devices- It is imperative that you have adequate floatation devices on your boat in case of an emergency. Remember being prepared and covering all bases can save a life or improve the circumstances.

3. Extra clothes- The night air can be chilly, so it is important to bring extra clothing. You can always disrobe if you get warm, however in the situation where you can be lost or trapped extra clothing can come in handy, and spare you from freezing to death.

4. Communication devices- Thank goodness for technology! Bring a cell phone and utilize your navigational tools when you are night fishing for that largemouth bass. It could spare you from being lost, and assist in being able to contact help in an emergency.

5. Flares and first aid kit- No matter what the scenario, it is always important to have a first aid kit and a flare gun. The flare gun is essential, because it can notify for assistance in the dark and help can track you down in the darkest of territories. A first aid kit can be just what is needed in an ultimate emergency or even to bandage that nick you got from removing the hook from that largemouth bass you landed.

6. Sit down in a boat and carry a wade staff: Sitting down can spare you a wet night fishing venture or prevent a more serious situation from arising. Always try to sit down as much as you can in order to not be thrown overboard or have an accidental fall. When on land or wading, a wade staff can help you define the water depth and prevent that plunge or trampling in a vague environment. It can also assist you in keeping balance in uneven terrain and prevent a miscued step.

7. Communication and partnering- It is always best to night fish with company. Safety is in numbers in most cases. It can be great when you have someone to share that experience with, especially when you have landed that largemouth bass prize-winner. Also, always let others know where you are fishing and when you are planning to return. This way in an emergency someone can pinpoint where you are or detect when you do not return as expected that something is wrong.

Fishing in the quiet of night, and listening to the sounds of crickets and frogs can be very enjoyable. Night-fishing is a great opportunity to get acquainted with one of the best times to angle that largemouth bass, however it is significantly different than fishing in the day. As with anything there are dangers in fishing at night, so it is wise to practice good night fishing safety and always be prepared for the worst case scenario.