A Beginner's Guide to Bass by Phil Bennett

Bass anglers are usually very keen and dedicated to their sport. They'll drive for miles seeking out new and exciting waterways and will happily camp in remote locations for days on end.

Most own more lures than the average tackle store and rods and reels are usually proudly lined up safely indoors. It's this sort of commitment and enthusiasm that usually ensures these people consistently run into good numbers of fish.

While it's great to have all the gear and be able to travel to far-off waterways looking for bass, for many anglers, just catching a few bass locally is considered a victory.

With the warm weather finally upon us, it's time to start thinking about bass and for many fishos this season will be their first. Hopefully by the time they've finished reading this article they'll have a better understanding of bass and the environment they live in.

And with a little on-water experience, they should be well on their way to consistently catching these great Aussie sport fish.