Doug Hannon's Big Bass Magic
Douglas Hannon; 1986; paperback
Doug Hannon is the most well thought out big bass master today. His holistic approach to bass fishing is logical and explained from the basses view, not a human's. Doug and Bill Murphy are the 2 pillars of the big bass community. This is definitely one of the must have books for your bass fishing library.
reviewed: "This is better money spent than any lure... I learned more reading this in the winter than I did fishing for the last 5 years.This book gives you common sense approaches to bass behavior that a person usually passes over in his mind.This gives you the fine details of big bass behaviors and how to address them. Excellent book."
List price: $11.95;
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Sowbelly: The Obsessive Quest for the World Record Largemouth Bass
Monte Burke; 2005; paperback 272pp
Burke, "a devoted angler" and a Forbes staff writer, chases down the most famous characters in the years-long quest to top the world record for biggest largemouth bass, at 22 pounds, four ounces, set in 1932 by a 20-year-old Georgia farmer under now-questionable conditions. Burke admirably brings to life the people who enter into such a chase, and he finds good drama in the techniques and sacrifices necessary to pursue such a goal. Throughout, Burke sprinkles ruminations on the science and details of bass fishing, nicely sewing together a well-paced tale about "what we humans will do, what we will gain and what we are willing to sacrifice, in attempting to reach a goal."
reviewed:"Hook, line, and sinker!!!... This is simply one of the best, most well written books I have ever read---on any subject! My highest compliment is that I wish it had gone on and on. If Mr. Burke decides to write another book, I shall be the first in line to purchase it. Great job, Monte!"
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Bass Wisdom
Homer Circle; 2000; paperback 240pp
No one knows bass like Homer Circle. For more than fifty years, Uncle Homer, as he's affectionately known, has been obsessed with these enigmatic fish. Much of today's common knowledge about bass fishing originated with Circle, and this book takes you back to the source. Topics include:
* Fishing the deadliest dozen lures * Seasonal tactics * Fly rodding for bass * Successful trolling * Fishing secrets of the pros * The sounds and colors trigger bass strikes.
Plus, you get Homer Circle's personal look back at over fifty years of fishing for bass across the continent.
For bass anglers everywhere, tyros or pros, Bass Wisdom is delightfully captivating and always educational.
reviewed:"The BEST book on bass fishing EVER, I got this book for my birthday, and couldnt put it down. This book gives you tips on fishing in almost every situation possible, it gives you tons of information on what lures cathc the most bass, and how to use them, it tells you all these technickes and secrets that you could only know if you had been fishing for many many years. I have looked in my local library for books that come close, but none do. Uncle Homer ties in stories of fishing trips with all this information, and it is surely a good book to get a youngster intrested in bass fishing. Definitly THE book on bass fishing, for ages 8-108."
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Bass Fisherman's Bible
by Erwin A. Bauer ; 1989; paperback 224pp
reviewed:"A well writen book for the first time bass fisherman First the book brings you into a deep introduction about the Largemouth Bass. It then goes on to explaining how to locate the fish, and how their eyes work. Then you are brought through an intense description and explanation about the lures used to catch the bass, and also tells how to use these tools of the sport. You are then introduced to bass tackle, bass boats, and other accessories to go along with it. The book finishes with descriptions of the different regions of the United States and how the bass fishing is there."
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Bass Pro Strategies:
Locating and Catching Techniques of the Professionals
by Larry Larsen; 1990; paperback 127pp
reviewed:"Great Book for those wanting to learn This book is a very good guide for those who want to become better bass fisherman. Any of the methods mentioned and followed will produce results. Read the book and duplicate the stategies on the water and one will be very satisfied with the results."
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An Angler's Guide to Bass Patterns:
Productive Methods, Places and Times
by Larry Larsen; 1990; paperback 160pp
reviewed:"Bass Enlightnement Larry has been a fisherman for many years and shares many of his experiences with us. This book is smooth reading and contains lots of helpful information and tactics. He goes in depth with seasonal patterns on various types of lakes and resevoirs. I would recomend it to anyone who likes to learn more about bass fishing. This is the third book out of his series that I have read and enjoy all of them."
Buy it for about $12.00
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In Pursuit of Giant Bass
by Bill Murphy; 1992; paperback 373pp
If you are serious about bass fishing, this is a must have for your library. Bill knows what he is talking about. His explinations make sense and ring true. Does not rehash the same old cliches of other outdoor writers because he knows it and does it. Bill is a master at what he does and this book will make you a better fisherman if you pay even half attention to what he has to offer.
reviewed:"One of the best. PERIOD!, Bill Murphy is the king of trophy bass fishing. I learned more about the art of trophy bass fishing from this book in one night than I had learned in 15 years of fanatical bass fishing."
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Largemouth Bass;
an In-Fisherman handbook of Strategies
by In-Fisherman Staff; 1991; paperback 336pp
reviewed:"Just Buy This Book!, If you only want to read one book about Largemouth Bass fishing, this should be it. It is the most comprehensive of all the Largemouth Bass books that I've ever read and explains things in an easy straight-forward tone. If you ever wondered what an "oli" lake is or what a flatland impoundment looks like and how to fish them, this book is for you. In addition to the types of water that Largemouth Bass live in, the history, biology, seasonal periods and food sources are covered as well as how to fish specific structures such as boat docks, points, weeds etc. Some of the specific lure techniques are a bit dated and lacking but that doesn't detract from the overall value of the book. With that said though, I should add that if you just want a book that tells you how and when to fish a spinnerbait or a plug or a worm, this In-Fisherman bass strategy book is not for you. This book is meant to give you a broad base of knowledge about the bass and its biome and how an angler can exploit such to catch bass."
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The Orvis Pocket Guide To Fly Fishing for Bass: When, Where, and How to Catch Largemouths and Smallmouths
by William G. Tapply; 2003; hardcover 160pp
Largemouth and smallmouth bass are America's most popular gamefish, and with good reason: They strike aggressively, fight hard, jump eagerly, and grow large. Recently high-tech largemouth bass fishing has become big business - but bass fishing can still be kept simple and be a lot of fun. The Orvis Pocket Guide to Fly Fishing for Bass sets forth the American tradition of fishing for bass with a fly rod. Anyone who has tried it will tell you that casting flies for bass is relaxing, loads of fun, and productive - and that fishing with floating bugs is the most enjoyable of all.
In a thorough and concise text, William G. Tapply reveals his cherished bass-fishing techniques. From casting and retrieving, navigating, learning where and when to go and rigging up, this book provides you with all the knowledge you'll need to catch bass.
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