| We've all been there. Driving on the freeway, we | | | | Blue jeans are fine, but black is better. Your lucky |
| see that lush green golf course with a series of | | | | fishing shirt won't cut it here. You need a black or |
| ponds that look like would have to be holding bass. | | | | navy long sleeve fishing shirt for this mission. |
| Or passing by a rock quarry that's been partially | | | | Apex Predator has a good selection of shirts |
| filled. Maybe there's a city park that closes once | | | | perfect for your stealthy sojourn. And a black |
| the sun goes down. What ever the case, you | | | | baseball cap or other dark cap will complete the |
| probably convinced yourself of quality and | | | | uniform. Which brings up the point, which may |
| quantity of the monster fish inhabiting your local | | | | seem obvious but really isn't, that you really need |
| taboo lake/pond/sinkhole. And then you told | | | | to use your light as little as possible. |
| yourself, "if only..." Well, stop telling yourself "if | | | | It may seem silly, but thinking like a ninja is the |
| only" and get out there and find out! Most anglers | | | | best way to avoid detection. If you are spotted, |
| would be extremely surprised at how voraciously | | | | you need to decide whether you want to try |
| bass feed at night and during the the right moon | | | | diplomacy (fight, albeit with your wits) or to book |
| phase, it can be downright ridiculous! | | | | it (flight). In the first case, watchmen are likely to |
| When deciding on whether your mission site is | | | | let you off with nothing more than a warning if |
| appropriate, try and avoid residences. A | | | | you have decent communication skills. In the |
| homeowner is more likely to overreact than a | | | | second case, get ready for the adrenaline rush of |
| night watchman at the local country club. And | | | | the chase! Combine the adrenaline with the large |
| depending on your local laws, you are risking much | | | | bass you are sure to catch and you will quickly |
| more than a simple ticket. That said, in most | | | | learn how addictive ninja fishing can be! |
| cases the most you have to fear is a citation. | | | | Like a ninja, it is of extreme importance to leave |
| Nevertheless, it's smarter to a bring cheaper rod | | | | no trace of your presence. I cannot stress this |
| and reel in case you need to ditch the equipment | | | | point enough. This starts with safely releasing |
| in your getaway. If you are spotted and someone | | | | every fish you catch (which you should be doing |
| is searching for you, a cheap flashlight makes a | | | | anyways...bass take a long time to mature) and |
| great decoy from a distance. Simply ditch the | | | | carries down to leaving not even the smallest |
| flashlight and run the opposite direction, or, loop | | | | piece of trash. Break this rule and I guarantee you |
| around the lake to where you need to be. | | | | will have a surprise waiting for you the next time |
| One thing a lot of first time ninja bass anglers | | | | you try and fish that spot. Surprises will vary |
| overlook is the proper attire. For obvious reasons, | | | | from newly installed bright lights to a guard waiting |
| a good pair of sneakers are better than boots. | | | | for your return. |