How does a Bass eat???

[Fish4food]

I see all the different reports and thoughts on what goes on when a Bass is eating, but what if there is more to it???

One popular thought on it is, a Bass alway's sucks in it's food. What if a Bass' way of consuming food varied with it's mood or the weather or available food sources.

Example 1) The Bass are feeding heavy, lot's of food, they are happy. Is it possible they are just swimming around opening up their mouths and over running food.

Example 2) Food is scarce, strong front moved in, feeding is slow and skidish along cover.

In example 1, you could have a little more sloppy presentation, and not have the perfect hook set, and still boat fish. In this case, there is also room for error with equipment too. As examples, getting by with a fast action rod instead of a moderate action for crankbaits, or extra fast for worms and jigs.

In example 2, you have to fish slow and easy. Good presentation and proper hookset is key to success. Fish are more inclined to come up on food slower, and suck it in apposed to over running it and nailing it. Treble hooksets are not as good and solid, so you need a moderate action rod to protect the hookset. Also, rapid, solid hooksets are needed for worms and jigs.

Thoughts??? Sorry, I'm in the mood for some deep thought. Can't go fishing for awhile.