Having Loads of Fun With White Bass Fishing

September 13th, 2007 Posted in White Bass Fishing

White bass fishing is a very popular sport with beginners due to the ease of catching the fish if you happen to be in the right place at the right time. Unlike the largemouth bass, white bass are relatively small and are rarely over three or four pounds in weight. White bass, which have the scientific name ‘Morone chrysops’, are also known as sand bass or sandies and are sometimes mistaken for the striped bass.

The Joy of White Bass Fishing

The white bass has a relatively short life span of about four years but is a very active schooling fish. It is unlikely that you will only find a few white bass in a particular area. The joy of white bass fishing is in the sheer numbers that anglers can hook. Between the months of January and May, hundreds of thousands of them migrate up rivers and streams. They feed ravenously en route, making white bass fishing loads of fun for you.

A hundred years ago, you were only able to go white bass fishing in certain areas of the east and mid-west. Today they have spread all over the country, and as a sport, white bass fishing is gaining popularity in every state. A hybrid variety known as the hybrid striper is bred in hatcheries. It has the characteristics of both the white bass and striped bass.

The Best Time to Go White Bass Fishing

White bass fishing in the spring is an unforgettable experience. The fish flock to the smaller tributaries of major rivers and reservoirs of Arkansas, Texas and other places for spawning runs. Literally thousands of white bass congregate in small creeks, dam tail waters and minor rivers. They seek clear waters and you can spot them with ease. You just have to cast your tackle to get a bite and this can go on for hours! Many people use tandem rigged lures and catch two fish at a time!

You don’t even have to get on a boat to go white bass fishing in spring – you can angle from the shore. When you see a bridge with numerous cars parked alongside, there is a good chance those people have stopped for a spot of white bass fishing. Most people however treat it just as a sport and release most of the fish straight back into the water.

White bass fishing is a fun filled, active, outdoor sport that can be enjoyed by all – novices and experienced anglers alike. Whether you are catching them for the sheer enjoyment of the sport or to provide a delicious meal when camping, you are sure to enjoy the experience immensely! So why not try your hand at white bass fishing?