Keith Nighswonger's
Western Fishing Network
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Keith Nighswonger's
Western Fishing Network
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Keith Nighswonger
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Systematic Bass Fishing
I am a firm believer that the more we fish, the more in tune with the fish we become. Many
anglers will talk about their rhythm or their timing. To me, rhythm or timing is simply
one thing: Intuition.
There have been numerous articles and even books written about intuition and fishing.
For the purpose on this book, I would like to give you my explanation of intuitions as it
applies to bass fishing.
You are screaming down the lake towards your next spot when suddenly you make a sharp turn
and head directly to a rocky bank, drop the trolling motor in, make a cast and wham! You
stick a fish and put it in the boat. Your partner just stares because you seemed to will
that fish. This is intuition. During the course of the day, hundreds of thoughts will pass
through your mind about what to do to catch fish. Your ability to pay attention to these
thoughts can pay off big time. These thoughts that come to you are a product of your
intuition. For the purpose of this book, your intuition is the sum of all of your fishing
experiences. When the idea came to stop the boat and fish that bank, it was because at
some point in your fishing life, you have had success doing the very thing you did. This
is why we must pay attention to those little subtle ideas that cross our mind during the
course of a day on the water.
It is with this definition of intuition in mind, that has led me to devise a systematic
approach to my bass fishing. In other words, because of my experience, I know what should
work under a variety of conditions. I must listen to my thoughts and make adjustments
within the particular system of lures and presentations that I know to be the correct
choice.
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Tuned Into Top Water!
Worm Fishing:
Worm Rigs:
Spinnerbaits:
Making Sense Of Scents
The Bass And Grass Connection
Weather Patterns