Doodling
This is a fishing technique mainly used on suspended bass in deep waters. The technique mainly consists of letting the bait sink to the preferred depth and then shaking the rod tip. Wait about 30 seconds, shake again and pull slowly about 5-6 inches. If you see no results, then slow down the process; if fishing in deeper water, the bite is a mild pull of the rod so see the hook whenever you feel a small pressure. Keep the presentation natural by downsizing your hooks to 1/0 or lower.
Night Fishing
Night fishing is the ideal technique if you want to avoid hot summer days. Apply this technique in lakes or rivers when you have caught fish because bass don't move great distances. As summer passes, bass move deeper and won't come out even at night. Try your fishing techniques in places with deep-water access, roadbeds underwater or artificial structure in reservoirs, lighted docks or rock banks. Black lights and fluorescent line are often used when night fishing because they make it easier for fishermen to observe subtle strikes.
Playing the Fish
Set the hook using the slack-line technique and, when feeling the fish bite, drop the rod top quickly and snap the slack out of the line with a fast strike. Use the rod to draw the fish close to the boat when it's close to come in. Draw the rod back over one shoulder an extend your arm. Pull the fish towards your find and, if it's mouth is closed, press your thumb against the tip of its jaws to open it.
Casting Principles
Overhand casting is done in the to the east side, as you are watching the river, 3 o'clock if you were to consider your view a clock. Keep your elbow next to your ribs as you raise the rod straight up and control the cast using rod movement. Sidearm casting is a launch towards the 3 o'clock position. The rod needs to be held parallel to the river or lake, use your wrist to whip the rod forward. Underhand casting If there's a strong wind, increase tension on the line just before the lure touches down and use a quality rod and reel matched to the weight of the lure.
Flipping and Pitching
Stealth and presentation are recommended because the techniques are used on inactive fish. Fishermen use flipping for murky waters, while pitching is used for clear water with little cover. Pitching is best for targets between 10 and 30 feet, while flipping thick cover between 10 and 20 feet away. Use your wrist to handle the rod, concentrate on what you want to hit and use a plastic worm.