One of the best known types of fresh water fish are the largemouth bass. Largemouth bass fishing is actually one of the more popular past-times in North America. These fish can be found present in most states and generally in any kind of fresh water. They are known to hide from the sun behind corals or objects and structures underwater. This is a very important point to remember when thinking about largemouth bass fishing. If you can find a spot with plenty of reefs and places to hide, you can almost guarantee the perfect place to set your bait.

These fish don't have eyelids, which is the main reason they shy away from the sun. Due to the fact that they don't like the sun they tend to come out more and feed when the weather turns a little colder or a cold front is on its way. This is a very useful tip to consider before going fishing. Although a sunny day may be better for you, they typically are not for these beautiful fish. If you don't mind the rain then that's a great time to find these particular fish. This is because when it rains there are usually more bugs and insects around, which in turn will entice the fish to the surface of the water to try and eat them. That alone will make largemouth bass fishing far easier for you. Your bait should blend right in with the pond or lake and their surroundings.

Largemouth bass come in two different subspecies. One is the Florida largemouth and the other one is the northern largemouth. Florida largemouth bass are now found in quite a few southern states including Texas and California. There are a few differences between these two subspecies. One, of course, is their size and weight and the other is how long they generally survive. While the Florida variety doesn't typically survive as long, they can weigh up to 20 pounds. The northern species is lucky to get any heavier than 10 pounds. This is an extremely important consideration if size and weight are important to you on your actual fishing trip and you want to get the most out of your bass. Planning a trip closer to the southern states may help guarantee that you can catch some decent looking bass. Largemouth bass fishing is great fun for everyone, from beginners to hobbyists, to the more advanced fishermen.