Targeting largemouth and small-mouth bass while they are on their spawning nests is an exceptionally popular, if somewhat controversial, early-season pursuit. Bass are fervent nest guardians, protecting their eggs, larvae and fry from a myriad of predators, including crayfish, panfish, gobies and even other bass. As a result, anglers that locate spawning beds can frequently trigger reaction strikes from bedding bass, making the nest susceptible to predation during the angling process. Bass anglers from coast to coast know that we can easily catch bass while they are on the beds, but the question is, should we?
The importance of bass fishing
