Old School: Back in the day we would catch more Bass with less tackle choices and definitely less technology what's up with that...

Walter Carter Loc: Georgia

Back in the day we would catch more Bass with less tackle choices and definitely less technology what's up with that

Foodfisher Loc: SO. Cal coast

Walter Carter wrote:

Back in the day we would catch more Bass with less tackle choices and definitely less technology what's up with that

Money and salesmanship

flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!

Walter Carter wrote:

Back in the day we would catch more Bass with less tackle choices and definitely less technology what's up with that

Welcome to the Forum, Walter, maybe there was more bass then. I'm just guessing.

HenryG Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts

Walter Carter wrote:

Back in the day we would catch more Bass with less tackle choices and definitely less technology what's up with that

Spent more time fishing instead of changing baits trying to deside what to throw

Gordon Loc: Charleston South Carolina

Walter Carter wrote:

Back in the day we would catch more Bass with less tackle choices and definitely less technology what's up with that

Back in the day you would keep your bass and cook them. At a Bass tournament they would clean the fish and have a fish fry after the tournament. Now you release the fish so those fish want bite the same thing that got them the last time. So you have to try a different lure to fool them. LOL. Sounds good to me.

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

The fish are getting smarter because they are always in schools?
I couldn’t resist 🤦🏼‍♂️

HenryG Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts

OJdidit wrote:

The fish are getting smarter because they are always in schools?
I couldn’t resist 🤦🏼‍♂️

😀

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

Gordon wrote:

Back in the day you would keep your bass and cook them. At a Bass tournament they would clean the fish and have a fish fry after the tournament. Now you release the fish so those fish want bite the same thing that got them the last time. So you have to try a different lure to fool them. LOL. Sounds good to me.

Gordon you're in the ball park. I think back then it my a15 fish limit. I know so places have been over fished. MD had no limits on Catfish yrs ago now it's 5. Some places have a size limit on bluegills. Also been those that took everything they could. Some fisheries are flush with nice bass. I'll say it again put today's pros in a tournament where they can only use what the original pros used n see how they do. 👍

Robert J Samples Loc: Round Rock, Texas

Well, Considering the increased number of fishermen, the advanced technology, both in lures, tackle and electronics in searching and finding fish, is it any wonder that things have changed? Fish have to grow smarter to survive, I suppose the dumb ones don't survive long. Just Sayin...RJS

HenryG Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts

Grizzly 17 wrote:

Gordon you're in the ball park. I think back then it my a15 fish limit. I know so places have been over fished. MD had no limits on Catfish yrs ago now it's 5. Some places have a size limit on bluegills. Also been those that took everything they could. Some fisheries are flush with nice bass. I'll say it again put today's pros in a tournament where they can only use what the original pros used n see how they do. 👍

Lot more folks fishing you guys the fish have seen it all still some of the biggest fish are fooled with live bait🇺🇸🎣😀👍

mistred64 Loc: Grayslake, illinois

OJdidit wrote:

The fish are getting smarter because they are always in schools?
I couldn’t resist 🤦🏼‍♂️

Really?

Slimshady Loc: Central Pennsylvania

Everybody has to have the newest thing out there

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

HenryG wrote:

Lot more folks fishing you guys the fish have seen it all still some of the biggest fish are fooled with live bait🇺🇸🎣😀👍

I never use live bait for bass Henry. I did in the past for Catfish n panfish. Use mostly worms some minnows. No circle hooks back then

HenryG Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts

Grizzly 17 wrote:

I never use live bait for bass Henry. I did in the past for Catfish n panfish. Use mostly worms some minnows. No circle hooks back then

I do if I'm cutting holes in the ice doesn't happen to often

nutz4fish Loc: Colchester, CT

OJdidit wrote:

The fish are getting smarter because they are always in schools?
I couldn’t resist 🤦🏼‍♂️

Good one, but you're gonna get some groans...