Fishing Predatorception: Hunting the Hunters of the Sea Is Badass Indeed

I am a Tasmanian devil and I’m all about that bass. Although I do prefer to devour my trophy size catches, bass fish are not exactly among my top 10 dishes. But just as some wise man once said, “you could batter and fry a dish rag and it would taste OK,” I have the taste buds of a true Viking (and an impressive beard for that matter) so it’s doesn’t take a lot to impress my belly (note that ladies).

Then why go after bass so ferociously, you might ask. Well, in my opinion, whoever gave these fish their name shouldn’t have passed the linguistic class – they should have been called badass. These are undoubtedly the most aggressive predators I’ve ever had the chance to water-tango with. They have but one single rule that guides their attacks: If it fits, I eats! From tiny insects, then crayfish and frogs to aquatic birds and all in between, bass fish are equipped to clear the scene.

This is precisely why I find it quite thrilling to give these oppressors a run for their reputation and my favorite fishing spot is Lake Mackintosh. If you suddenly feel compelled to call me Ben the Bassman of Lake Mackintosh, I won’t mind the Bard the Bowman from Laketown connection (chuckles).

Now in order to render this predarotception ideal, apart from a Viking-like guy with a quality fishing line and the perfect opponent from the sea, this story lacks the perfect attractant for the task – a soft plastic shad. Ask any experienced Aussie angler and they’ll tell you, a soft plastic shad is the best type of bait you can get and what I personally love them for is their toughness – the lure quality I truly need as not to embarrass myself in front of a pulling bass. As you can see, it’s a personal thing, this battle of wits between me and bass fish.

In addition, just to make sure I am using my human excellence to the fullest, I never forget to apply S-factor onto the shed just because I really like to mess with a predator’s mind. This gel is so much more than your regular masking scent, it’s a stimulant that triggers a special kind of excitement within a predatory fish. Call me sneaky, but we humans have the benefit of chemistry and I’m not going to pass on it. Plus, you can bet your life on the fact that no bass fish would miss a chance to enhance its game.

Human vs. Fish, Hands vs. Fins. Let the Hunger Games begin!