Done reading KVDs Bass Strategies

[gmetime24]

I finally made it all the way through KVDs bass strategies revised edition. What a great book and good way to learn tons of new information. I understand why he is the best, his attention to every possible detail really gets you thinking.  I had to read many chapters 2 and 3 times just to try and soak it all in.

Now time to start his other book Secrets of a Champion

[djkimmel]

His books are among those few I consider resources more than just a book.

[LennyB]

Just ordered them on Amazon. They have a few used copies left for about $5.00ea with shipping.

[Waterfoul]

Taught the man every thing he knows.   

I should write a book.

[Cy]

Taught the man every thing he knows.   

I should write a book.

You should shut up!

[Redbone]

Taught the man every thing he knows.  

I should write a book.

You should shut up!

LMAO!

[Waterfoul]

You should shut up!

Well you should just.... just.... (gimme a second, I'm trying to think of something snide....)

Dang... nothing!

I need to go fishing and add another chapter to my book:

"Smallies in November Rock!"

I'll bet KVD isn't going to be catching smallies this weekend.  He's one of those dumb hunters!  LOL!!

[gmetime24]

Taught the man every thing he knows.   

I should write a book.

After seeing the amount of success you have slanging smallies that might not be a bad idea. I would sure take some learning lessons from your experience

[gmetime24]

His books are among those few I consider resources more than just a book.

Your right it is like a resource. After a few tough days on the water this summer I found myself opening the book and looking up specific points that KVD makes just to see what I was possibly doing wrong. Even when me and my buddies have conversations on gear, lures, and weather conditions I will go back and compare to what KVD thinks. But like he says in his book you still have to go out and learn for yourself and find what fits your style of fishing....Still doesn't hurt to try his opinions first

[Waterfoul]

After seeing the amount of success you have slanging smallies that might not be a bad idea. I would sure take some learning lessons from your experience

Na, I just get lucky often enough to look good!  LOL!!

[djkimmel]

His books are among those few I consider resources more than just a book.

Your right it is like a resource. After a few tough days on the water this summer I found myself opening the book and looking up specific points that KVD makes just to see what I was possibly doing wrong. Even when me and my buddies have conversations on gear, lures, and weather conditions I will go back and compare to what KVD thinks. But like he says in his book you still have to go out and learn for yourself and find what fits your style of fishing....Still doesn't hurt to try his opinions first

You are getting his message. He has repeated it a zillion times but many people keep asking him the same questions over and over that he has answered. No magic. Just determination, experience and confidence.

[djkimmel]

Just ordered them on Amazon. They have a few used copies left for about $5.00ea with shipping.

If anyone does take a look at Amazon, please START from the link on the right edge of this forum. You can search through the GreatLakesBass.com store on Amazon or click the Amazon logo from there to go right to Amazon.com. I buy things fairly often from Amazon because of the selection and prices. Thanks.

[Firefighter Jeff]

After seeing the amount of success you have slanging smallies that might not be a bad idea. I would sure take some learning lessons from your experience

Na, I just get lucky often enough to look good!  LOL!!

   You'd be nothing without Ed's "Stuff"  !!!!!  Hahahaha  LOLOLOLOL   

[BIGSHOW]

Just might have to pick this up. I noticed the old (1996) version is .86. Then 3.99 shipping. I wonder how different the "revised edition" is?? Will do all my X-mas shopping through the GLB website link to amazon. Hope everyone else does too.

[gmetime24]

The revised edition adds another 4 chapters to the book.  Those 4 chapters are filled with tons of great information and much of it covers power fishing with finesse techniques and how to utilize your time on the water with a power approach. The other extra chapters talk about what the strike can tell you and how lake conditions can help you pick a technique.

[Skulley]

I have read this book and the thing that really came across to me was "keeping an open mind".  Don't be afraid to try something you haven't tried before when the bite is slow.  KVD didn't become as good as he is by being one dimensional.  Be versatile.  It tells you to let the fish tell you what they want.  Great book.  Everyone should own this in their fishing library.  And with winter coming on, its a good time to read.  I have several books that I can recommend that are good reads this winter.  Here they are:  Roland Martin's 101 Bass-Catching Secrets, anything from Ken Schultz is usually pretty good, Bassmasters Best Tactics and Techniques, Doug Hannon's Big Bass Magic, any book from the In-Fisherman library on Smallmouth or Largemouth Bass Fishing to name just a few.  Other books by Van Dam are very good also.  Take notes if you are reading any of these books so that you can try some of the stuff you read about on your next trip.


BD                   

[BIGSHOW]

Thanks Bigdog. Your right about winter being a good time to read up and get ready for the next season. I'll look into these.

[6 lb Smallmouth]

Thanks for the recommendation gmtime.  I have the original but not his newer books.  I'll have to check them out in a couple months.  To read them now would hurt too much. 

Not to go off on a tangent but are there any good resources specifically for Great Lakes smallmouth?  I've done some searches and never really found much.  Thanks for any info. 

[Waterfoul]

Look for Wayne Carpenter's books at Combat Fishing.

[Skulley]

Wayne's books are outstanding for LSC. I would highly recommend them if that's where you're fishing. Great for the novice St. Clair angler. I own all of his books. I will be reading all of them again. But do read all you can especially books on techniques and presentations.


BD.