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Trick Your Zoom Worm and Catch Big Bass This Season

AZ Fishing Scout — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:37:43 +0000

Tricking a zoom worm will work well right now as the spawn dies down. The bass will begin to come off their beds and will be more aggressive and hit this rig even better. This rig will work in both ponds and lakes.

What is a Zoom Worm?

A zoom worm is a straight worm about 7 inches long and they come in several colors like chartreuse, yellow, white and in natural colors as well.

Rigging your zoom worm

You rig your zoom worm with no weight and you fish it almost like a topwater lure. You can tie the hook directly to the line or put it on a swivel about 6 inches above the hook. The swivel will help keep your line from twisting as you retrieve.

Tricking your zoom worm

As you retrieve your zoom worm, you want to twitch them. This will cause the worm to jump back and forth.

One technique that I’ve found most effective is to twitch them just under the surface. Then pause and let the worm sink.

Best Bass Lakes in Arizona for 2009

Alamo Lake – This is the HOME of largemouth bass in Arizona and recent surveys show a large population of largemouth bass for the 2009 season.
Bartlett Lake – A great lake for bass fishing, Bartlett Lake is a 2,800 acre lake just north of Phoenix.
Lake Mead – An excellent bass fishing lake located near the border for Arizona and Nevada. Lake Mead boasts a whopping 160,000 acres of fishing waters.
Martinez Lake – more for the shore angler, Martinez Lake is only 600 acres but is worth the trip near Yuma, Arizona.
Lake Pleasant- a 10,000 acre lake also close to metropolitan Phoenix, great bass lake.

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Trick Your Zoom Worm and Catch Big Bass This Season

Top 5 Arizona Lakes for Fishing Largemouth Bass

AZ Fishing Scout — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:54:23 +0000

Largemouth bass is the most popular sport fish in America. And for good reason. They have a decent fight, require at least a little skill to catch and are great on the dinner plate.

Arizona lakes hold a unique opportunity for the avid bass angler and that’s the sheer number of bass that inhabit Arizona lakes. Whether it’s shore fishing or in a boat, Arizona has a lake to offer up to everyone.

Top 5 Arizona Lakes for Catching Largemouth Bass

Alamo Lake – This is the HOME of largemouth bass in Arizona and recent surveys show a large population of largemouth bass for the 2009 season.
Bartlett Lake – A great lake for bass fishing, Bartlett Lake is a 2,800 acre lake just north of Phoenix.
Lake Mead – An excellent bass fishing lake located near the border for Arizona and Nevada. Lake Mead boasts a whopping 160,000 acres of fishing waters.
Martinez Lake – more for the shore angler, Martinez Lake is only 600 acres but is worth the trip near Yuma, Arizona.
Lake Pleasant- a 10,000 acre lake also close to metropolitan Phoenix, great bass lake.

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Top 5 Arizona Lakes for Fishing Largemouth Bass

Lake Mead Winter Fishing Report

AZ Fishing Scout — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:09:38 +0000

Water levels are up at Lake Mead but the fishing is only fair.

The stripers are relativly quiet but you might hook one with anchovies and if you fish bellow 40feet. The stripers that are being caught are a nice size and healthy.

Some largemouth bass are biting along with crappie.

Night fishing is a popular sport at Lake Mead, especially for striped bass. Get out on the lake at about 5pm with artificial lights.

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Lake Mead Winter Fishing Report

Fishing Update for Lake Mead

AZ Fishing Scout — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:55:23 +0000

Lake Mead is a popular destination for anglers looking to catch some nice sized striped bass. However, even though the water levels have risen, fishing has slowed. Night fishing is a popular sport at Lake Mead, especially for striped bass. Get out on the lake at about 5pm with artificial lights. Post from: Arizona Lake [...]

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Fishing Update for Lake Mead

Summer Fishing at Lake Mead

AZ Fishing Scout — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:21:40 +0000

Lake Mead water levels have held strong through the summer and the water elevation is around 1100 feet.

Night fishing for stripers seems to be the best option right now. Anglers are using artificial lights and are catching as many stripers as they want to clean, most ranging in the 12-18 inches.

The lights are also helping anglers catch catfish, use anchovies.

For best results: Get out on the lake in the evening with some artificial lights.

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Summer Fishing at Lake Mead

Big Stripers to be Caught at Lake Mead

AZ Fishing Scout — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:50:51 +0000

Get out to Lake Mead. The stripers are all biting and biting well. Most are ranging between 13 to 18 inches and anglers are leaving with their limit. The limit being how many fish you want to clean.

The catfish are also doing well. Try anchovies. The full moon is the 19th so trolling with crank baits during the day will get better and better.

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Big Stripers to be Caught at Lake Mead

Invasive Guagga Mussels in Lake Mead, Havasu and Mohave

AZ Fishing Scout — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 23:42:19 +0000

Recently the guagga mussles have been discovered in Lake Mead, Lake Havasu, and Mohave Lake.

Popper cleaning of all watercraft is critical to help prevent the spread of these invasive creatures.

drain and dry your livewell and bilge on land
drain all the water you can from your engine
inspect your vessel and trailer for visible mussels
remove any visible mussels
feel for and remove any rough or gritty spots on the hull (young mussels that can be hard to see)

For more information, visit 100th Meridian.org

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Invasive Guagga Mussels in Lake Mead, Havasu and Mohave