How to Fish in the Early Morning for Bass in Indiana

Most experienced fisherman will tell you that the best time to go bass fishing is early in the morning when bass are starting to feed. This advice holds true in Indiana, where fewer bodies of water contain bass. Follow a few simple steps to guarantee your bass fishing trip to Indiana ends up a fish-filled success.

Things You'll Need

  • Rod and reel
  • Fishing tackle
  • Fishing equipment
  • Fishing license
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Instructions

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      Research bass fishing locations online before taking a fishing trip to Indiana. The Indiana Department of Wildlife website has fishing reports divided up by lake, region and even by fish type. If you're an Indiana resident, use the site to find new locations for fishing, and if you've never bass fished in Indiana before, use it to find well-stocked fishing locations.

    • 2

      Purchase or make sure you have the proper bass fishing equipment. You will want a firm rod that is strong enough to catch large fish such as bass. You need a dependable reel, and it needs to have at least 8-pound test line to ensure bass do not break the line. Jigs, live bait, plastic worms, crank baits, spinner baits and powerbaits all make effective fishing lures. Also bring a net, knife, weights and extra hooks on your fishing trip to Indiana.

    • 3

      Locate good bass areas in Indiana for morning fishing. If you are fishing from shore, look for areas that have sunken brush piles, rocks, docks, reeds and other materials bass can use for cover. Also go to places where bait fish swim since bass will feed early in the morning in the summer. If using a boat, drive your boat to underwater structures and cover where bass feed. Make sure to drive your boat quietly, preferably with an electric trolling motor, to avoid creating a loud ruckus that will disturb feeding bass.

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      Cast varying baits to find one that is successful. Start with a top water lure or spinner bait and cast it near underwater branches or other structures. Slowly retrieve the bait and cast it a few more times if no fish bite. If it is not successful, switch to a jig, plastic worm or powerbait. Cast those lures into the cover and jiggle, jerk and keep them in motion to get bass to bite. If that is unsuccessful, switch to crank baits. Make sure to retrieve crank baits in a smooth motion to make them more successful.

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      Change locations if you are not having success catching bass. Use a fish finder to locate fish or keep searching for areas that provide feeding grounds and cover for bass. Use different colored tackle and different lures to find great bass catching combinations.