Bass Fishing Books?

Shocker · 03-07-10, 09:12 AM

My wife just got one of those fancy new Kindle Reader that download books electronically. Just for kicks I did a search on Bass Fishing and it ends up there are a ton of books out there for this thing. My question is what are some of the better (and current) Bass fishing books out there? If I am going to read it might as well be something worthwhile!

BigBassin144 · 03-07-10, 09:13 AM

I've heard Ike's book is good, you may want to check that one out. Other than that, I don't really know about many bass fishing books.

BB

Shocker · 03-07-10, 09:17 AM

I was leaning towards that one... At least the content should be current.

Any other suggestions appreciated!

fishin spro · 03-07-10, 10:00 AM

Ike's book is awesome. He has really worked to get where he is at. I would suggest it to anyone!

I have 3 or 4 others that I have gotten as gifts over the years that I have gotten over the last couple of years, but have not sat down and read all the way through them yet.

Captmikestarrett · 03-07-10, 10:05 AM

Book of the Black Bass II by Potts.

This book gives some in depth history of the "Green Trout"

Capt Mike

Mac2 · 03-07-10, 10:47 AM

In Fishermen's books on Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass
Charlie Brewer's book from Sliderfishing.com
Fisherman's Almanac by John Weiss

Bassboss · 03-07-10, 10:51 AM

I've really like KVD's books, also Roland Martin's 101 bass strategies is a good book, I also liked a book by Babe Winkelman called bass patterns or something like that! Check 'em out!

Dr G · 03-07-10, 11:29 AM

I realize it's not exactly new but Homer Circle's "Bass Wisdom" is a classic, a superb book by a master angler.

basstastic · 03-08-10, 03:30 PM

Ike's book is more about his career climb rather than fishing tactic's.

BlueDaksi · 03-08-10, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by basstastic

Ike's book is more about his career climb rather than fishing tactic's.

X2 - Not really a book about how to fish.

aikenyounggun · 03-08-10, 05:12 PM

I think you will enjoy Ike's book even though its not just fishing tactics. He has a lot of inside info on BASS and some other tactics. Its called "Fishing on the Edge", and its enjoyable.

BeaverIslander · 03-08-10, 05:50 PM

The In-Fisherman Critical Concepts Series books are a very good read, especially for those fishing Northern natural lakes. These are some of the few books that focus on these lakes.

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...sl_ya2jhc9xd_b

ran24 · 03-09-10, 09:38 PM

Bass boss is a good book about Ray Scott and how B.A.S.S. came about.

Tall · 03-11-10, 05:43 PM

I like the Big Bass Zone (BBZ) that has ads on the home page of this site and Tracking Trophies. I used the knowledge in these books yesterday to get the bass below in the pic. Both I thought are very good. I do not know if they are downloadable or just softback production.

Details are in the boat set up forum under 2000 optimax will not flow water.

The Bass Matrix is in a downloadable version that I got last year. It is a little pricy at around $40 if I remember correctly. It has something like 144 suggestions of what bait to use under certain conditions like, what the bass are feeding on, water temp., Borom. pressure-rising/failing, water depth, clairity, etc. It has suggestion on what lure, color, and even where the bass is located under conditions that are in the I think 144 matrix suggestions.

They say, this is the result of years of research, but that may be a sales pitch. I got the book and the downloadable virson. It seems to have a lot of suggestions through years of research, but I have not just went off current conditions and fished what the matrix said to do to varify if it is worth the money or not. So it is at least an option to consider or google The Bass Matrix to look at the information at their site to see if you want it.

BeaverIslander · 03-14-10, 12:35 PM

Wow. Nice fish.

I want to try those massive tubes I read about in the book.

03-07-10, 09:12 AM	#1
Shocker BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lake Ariel, PA Posts: 4	Bass Fishing Books? My wife just got one of those fancy new Kindle Reader that download books electronically. Just for kicks I did a search on Bass Fishing and it ends up there are a ton of books out there for this thing. My question is what are some of the better (and current) Bass fishing books out there? If I am going to read it might as well be something worthwhile!

03-07-10, 09:13 AM	#2
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I've heard Ike's book is good, you may want to check that one out. Other than that, I don't really know about many bass fishing books. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

03-07-10, 10:00 AM	#4
fishin spro BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: sumter county lip ripper Posts: 500	Ike's book is awesome. He has really worked to get where he is at. I would suggest it to anyone! I have 3 or 4 others that I have gotten as gifts over the years that I have gotten over the last couple of years, but have not sat down and read all the way through them yet. __________________ Total Bass of '10: 54 Big Bass of '09: 5.2lbs

03-07-10, 10:05 AM	#5
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	Book of the Black Bass II by Potts. This book gives some in depth history of the "Green Trout" Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

03-07-10, 10:51 AM	#7
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	I've really like KVD's books, also Roland Martin's 101 bass strategies is a good book, I also liked a book by Babe Winkelman called bass patterns or something like that! Check 'em out! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

03-07-10, 09:17 AM	#3
Shocker BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lake Ariel, PA Posts: 4	I was leaning towards that one... At least the content should be current. Any other suggestions appreciated!

03-07-10, 10:47 AM	#6
Mac2 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 389	In Fishermen's books on Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass Charlie Brewer's book from Sliderfishing.com Fisherman's Almanac by John Weiss

03-07-10, 11:29 AM	#8
Dr G BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 49	I realize it's not exactly new but Homer Circle's "Bass Wisdom" is a classic, a superb book by a master angler.

03-08-10, 03:30 PM	#9
basstastic BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 92	Ike's book is more about his career climb rather than fishing tactic's.

03-08-10, 05:12 PM	#11
aikenyounggun BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: aiken, SC Posts: 2,051	I think you will enjoy Ike's book even though its not just fishing tactics. He has a lot of inside info on BASS and some other tactics. Its called "Fishing on the Edge", and its enjoyable. __________________ <>< Rather be Fishing ><>

03-08-10, 05:50 PM	#12
BeaverIslander BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: St. Cloud, Minnesota Posts: 275	The In-Fisherman Critical Concepts Series books are a very good read, especially for those fishing Northern natural lakes. These are some of the few books that focus on these lakes. http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...sl_ya2jhc9xd_b

03-09-10, 09:38 PM	#13
ran24 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Franklin Indiana Posts: 44	Bass boss is a good book about Ray Scott and how B.A.S.S. came about.

03-11-10, 05:43 PM	#14
Tall BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Central, AR Posts: 179	I like the Big Bass Zone (BBZ) that has ads on the home page of this site and Tracking Trophies. I used the knowledge in these books yesterday to get the bass below in the pic. Both I thought are very good. I do not know if they are downloadable or just softback production. Details are in the boat set up forum under 2000 optimax will not flow water. The Bass Matrix is in a downloadable version that I got last year. It is a little pricy at around $40 if I remember correctly. It has something like 144 suggestions of what bait to use under certain conditions like, what the bass are feeding on, water temp., Borom. pressure-rising/failing, water depth, clairity, etc. It has suggestion on what lure, color, and even where the bass is located under conditions that are in the I think 144 matrix suggestions. They say, this is the result of years of research, but that may be a sales pitch. I got the book and the downloadable virson. It seems to have a lot of suggestions through years of research, but I have not just went off current conditions and fished what the matrix said to do to varify if it is worth the money or not. So it is at least an option to consider or google The Bass Matrix to look at the information at their site to see if you want it. Attached Thumbnails __________________ CHRIST loves you and died for you John 3:16 Last edited by Tall; 03-11-10 at 06:43 PM.

03-14-10, 12:35 PM	#15
BeaverIslander BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: St. Cloud, Minnesota Posts: 275	Wow. Nice fish. I want to try those massive tubes I read about in the book.

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