The favorite pastime for many fishermen is bass fishing. This is a popular and fun activity which attracts thousands of fishermen to the lakes each year for its challenge and rewarding qualities. Even though there are many different types of bass in the lakes of North and Central America, the Large Mouth Bass is possibly the most popular among the most avid fishermen.

The Large Mouth Bass is an aggressive species and will bite just about any kind of bait or lure, but there are a few kinds of fishing tackle and methods of rigging that have come to the forefront over the years. The original bass fishing tackle was a hook with a worm that is suspended below the surface by a bobber, or held close to the bottom by clamping a lead weight to the line about a foot or two above the hook. This setup can be used with any live bait, like minnows or crawdads.

Artificial worms have also been found to be very effective, especially when used in shallow creeks or rivers, and setup in a configuration called the Carolina rig. A Carolina rig has a few variations, but essentially, a lead weight that can slide up and down the line is used instead of a lead weight that clamps. Some anglers prefer to attach a swivel and a spinner between the hook and weight, but many do not. The hook should not run through the entire worm, and the barb should not be exposed, to prevent snagging on rocks and brush, and to avoid picking up grass and moss.

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