Don’t ever get it in your head that if you aren’t near a lake, that you don’t have a chance to catch big bass. But if you have a backwater or river system close by, you do have a chance, a very good chance for bass. These areas are usually flooded basins, and hold lots of submerged brush, rocks and weeds that are ideal for bass. However, be careful, as largemouths will detect if the water level begins to drop, and they’ll high tail it out of there quick.
So let’s look at how a bass fishing river can yield the bass that you want. To begin with, take thought of the season your fishing. If you are looking at the spring spawn, then try to position yourself in the shallow, warm water areas of the back water. Deep cover provides the environment bass like to build their nests in, and they will hunt for food at the edge of the cover area. Try to position your bait as close as you can to the edge of this cover, and keep it along the edge as long as you can.
Remember, if the water begins to recede, so will the fish. Look for them in the cuts between lakes, and perhaps deep holes in the river. Use your plugs and worms and work the edges of the bottom structure for maximum results. Also, look for currents in these areas, and work the break of the current to locate some good fishing.
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