03-03-2004, 09:49 PM
[font "Arial"][size 2]Once your equipment is balanced, you should then learn to identify the various forms of matted vegetation. Some are obvious, such as rafts of hyacinths or duckweed. Others are so obscure they can easily go unnoticed. For instance, uprooted grass that has blown into a shoreline can form a floating hot spot. No matter how small or seemingly insignificant, isolated canopies can hold giant bass.[/size][/font] [left][font "Arial"][size 2]Another feature to look for is vertical objects projecting through matted cover, such as reeds, lily pad stems, or timber. Many lakes and rivers offer these very situations, and you could find bass holding under any of them.[/size][/font][/left] [left][font "Arial"][size 2]Remember to be quiet, but deliberate in your approach. With the right tackle and some patience, you too will soon discover the bass bonanza hidden beneath heavy cover.[/size][/font][/left]
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