i no that bass like to hang around moss and sunken trees but why? i no that bugs stay around the trees so the bass have something to feed on. but moss there isn't bugs is there? anyways to restate my question why do bass like moss?
2007-06-18 10:06:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Fishing
Bass will congregate anywhere that there is cover. As previously mentioned it's an ambush tactic. They also head for moss, lily pads, and other shaded areas in the summer months to avoid the heat.
2007-06-18 10:26:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not surprisingly Injun has given you the best answer. The weeds that grow under the moss are responsible for giving off oxygen which bass and other marine creatures need to thrive. The cooler temps and ambush spots provided by the overhead cover and weeds make for ideal bass forage opportunities.
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Injun If that's the case you got 4 thumbs down then. lol! Can't you just feel the love!
2007-06-18 20:36:38 · answer #2 · answered by exert-7 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
cover gives protection from predetors and weather and is a living food chain in itself!
Insects lay eggs int he moss which draws small fry to feed which draws in others on the food chain.Grab a handful and put it in an aqurium and let it settle and then see the little creatures swimming around.
And check the water temps under the moss beds and you can find up to 10 degree water temp changes!Cooler water not stagnated water will hold oxygen better and that draws in the fish!
2007-06-18 18:46:08 · answer #3 · answered by Injun 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
It provides cover agents predators and also to held ambush their pray. They don't just like moss they like Lilly pads weeds sunken trees large rocks.
2007-06-18 17:16:06 · answer #4 · answered by America's Team is back!!! 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Pretty much for food, and to cover from the sun. I like to go home too instead of just standing around outside in the open..kinda like the same thing
2007-06-18 18:24:37 · answer #5 · answered by theta342002 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In Panama City Panama the best thing to catch a bass is using a living bait like sardine. also try with decoys. but nothings like live sardines.
2007-06-18 17:13:51 · answer #6 · answered by ADIEZ 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
a place to hide and minnow are attracted to the moss
2007-06-18 20:08:51 · answer #7 · answered by hill bill y 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they just need something to congregate around. they did this one experiment where they drew a big thick black line down the middle of half of this big tank full of largemouths and all the largemouths just hung around there, even though it offered no protection at all. However, with nothing, they swim around aimlessly.
2007-06-18 18:27:57 · answer #8 · answered by pi-man 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It gives them a good place to hide while they wait for prey to ambush.
2007-06-18 17:09:08 · answer #9 · answered by Truth is elusive 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋