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Photographing the Bass

Fishing legend Hugh Crumpler discusses one of the most important topics to bass fishermen, how to photograph a that trophy bass.

Photographing the Bass

There is nothing like a good photo! Photographing fish is an art in itself. These few hints can help to make your photo part of a memory of a lifetime. A tape measure to determine length and girth is a must when catch and release fishing as is a good camera. Make the attributes of bass shine! First, dip the bass in the water. This does two things-it allows the bass to breathe-and it will make the bass shine in your photo. Have the light on the bass. In other words-face the sun. Hold the bass in front of your body. Make sure the camera operator can see the bass and your face. The closer the camera operator is to the bass and the farther the bass is from you the larger it looks.

Dip the bass between photos. Take at least three photos to be sure you have a good one. If you like holding the bass so it is across your body-be sure the anal fin is not under your hand. Your hand should be behind the anal fin. This makes the belly of the bass appear its true size. It gives a true perspective of the bass s length. Dip the bass between photos. Let him breathe. Make him shine. If the bass is bleeding be sure the bleeding is on the side closest to you and not to the camera.

Hugh Crumpler