Bass Fishing 101
By: Mr. Ellison
Directions: Read the following questions and click on the hyperlink to find the answer. Open Microsoft Word and type your answers for each question. You may copy and paste the questions if you prefer. Save the answer sheet as your last name and the word bass. For example, jonesbass. When you are finished, answer the wrapping it up section at the end of the page.
1. What is
2. Name 3 types of careers that you could have in the bass fishing industry?
3. List 3 basic baits you can use when bass fishing?
4. Where do Largemouth Bass live? How much can they weigh?
5. The official world record Bass was caught in Jacksonville, Ga in 1932. How big was it? Who caught it?
6. Where do Smallmouth Bass live? What is the range of weight for Smallmouth Bass?
7. Spinnerbaits are a very common type of lure for bass fishing. Copy and paste 2 pictures of spinnerbaits from Bass Pro Shop.
8. Artificial Worms are known as soft plastic baits. Copy and paste 2 pictures of artificial worms.
9. Crankbaits are very popular among bass fisherman. Copy and paste 2 pictures of crankbaits.
10. In order to bass fish, you must have a fishing rod. What type of materials are used to make basic fishing rods?
11. As you become a better fisherman, you will want to select different rods for different types of lures. What type of rod is best for spinnerbaits and buzzbaits?
12. What type is best for worms?
13. Could you imagine fishing for a living? Look at the payout table for Bassmaster tournaments. How much will the winner of the 2006 Citgo Bassmaster Classic win?
Wrapping it Up
Use the RAFT² writing technique to write your summary. Your letter needs to cover the areas discussed during your scavenger hunt. Each paragraph must have 4 sentences. Everyone must have at least 2 paragraphs in their letter. You can write your summary at the bottom of your scavenger hunt answers. Make sure your name is located in the top-left hand corner.
RAFT²
Role: Largemouth Bass teaching a survival skills class
Audience: Baby Largemouth Bass attending the class
Format: A letter to them
Topic/Task: Why it is important to understand baits fisherman use to fish and how it could save their lives.
Example
Good morning class. My name is Larry Largemouth from the grassy patch on the East side of the lake. I’ll be filling in for your old teacher Bobby Bass who unfortunately went out for a Pig-n-Jig dinner last night and never returned. Today in survival skills class we will learn about two very popular baits that fisherman use to catch us. Always look out for the deadly plastic baits. They come in many colors and look just like worms, lizards, and crawfish. The pumpkin colored Zoom Trick worm always tempts me into striking it. Mmmmm…I love those Trick Worms. Secondly, the dreaded top-water bait. There are many top-water baits in the water, but none more inviting than the Buzz Bait. Be very careful young bass when feeding in the early mornings. This is when the exciting sound of the Buzz bait tears the water up. Just remember that if you give in and strike at the bait, you must do everything in your power to throw the hook before it is embedded into your jaw.