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Task Analysis

Introduction:

My goal is to develop a user guide for bass fishing on inland Michigan Lakes. This user guide will serve as
a “how to” for inexperienced anglers and as a reference point for the more experienced ones. In this
task analysis I will code the different techniques and tools depending on their difficulty and experience
required. A (B) after sections will indicate equipment that could be used by beginners with no trouble,
(I) for intermediate anglers and (E) for experts. These categories refer to experience levels and not the
success of anglers. The following is a list of equipment and techniques used for bass fishing in outline
format.

1. Selecting a rod type


a. Spinning Rod (B)
i. Light (E)
ii. Medium light (I)
iii. Medium (B)
iv. Medium heavy (B)
v. Heavy (I)
b. Casting Rod (I)
i. Medium light (I)
ii. Medium (B)
iii. Medium heavy (B)
iv. Heavy (I)
2. Selecting a Reel Type
a. Spinning Reel (B)
i. Can be used for all lure retrieval methods
ii. Easiest to operate without tangling the line
b. Casting Reel (I)
i. Used for precision casting
ii. Used mainly for crank baits and rapala methods
3. Selecting Line Weight
a. 6-10 lb test (B)
i. Used mainly on spinning reels
ii. Can fit more line on a reel with smaller lb test
b. 10-14 lb test (I)
i. Can be used on either spinning or casting reels
ii. Use larger lb test when targeting larger fish
c. 14-17 lb test (I)
i. Used mainly in casting reels
ii. Used when fishing in heavy weeds or around logs so snaps can be pulled out without the
line breaking.
4. Selecting Lure Type
a. Soft Baits (B)
i. Rubber worms, crawfish, lizards etc.
ii. Used in slow retrieval style
iii. Can be used in shallow or deep water
b. Hard Baits (B)
i. Plastic worms, crawfish, lizards etc.
ii. Used in slow retrieval style fishing
iii. Can be used in shallow or deep water
c. Swim baits (I)
i. Painted plastic fish that have breaks in the body to make them appear to swim
ii. Faster retrieval style
iii. Shallow to medium water depths
d. Rapala (I)
i. Painted plastic fish
ii. Faster retrieval style
iii. All water depths
e. Crank Baits (B)
i. Small Minnow look with plastic skirting
ii. Has silver or gold spoon to reflect light and grab attention
iii. Slow to medium retrieval speeds
iv. Medium to shallow water depths
f. Top Water Baits (I)
i. Float on top of water
ii. Slow, jerking retrieval
iii. Generally shaped as frogs or mice
iv. Use in shallow water around lily pads or reeds
5. Clothing
a. Weather appropriate for the day
i. Easy to get sun burned on water
ii. Wind is always stronger on water
b. Mind the sun
i. Hat to make viewing easier
ii. Polarized sun glasses
c. Keep clean
i. Bring towel(s) to wipe off hands water handling fish
ii. Bring hand sanitizer if you plan on eating while you fish
6. Selecting the Right Boat
a. Canoe/Row Boat (B)
i. Cheap and easy to maneuver in a small lake.
ii. Disadvantage
1. Don’t get to cover much of the lake
2. Can’t move fast if necessary.
b. Fishing Boat (I)
i. Slightly larger than a canoe or row boat
ii. Can mount a motor on the back for easy/faster travel
iii. More room and stability to move around and store gear
iv. Disadvantage
1. Can cost more than a beginner fisherman wants to spend
2. Sits higher out of the water making it more difficult for some to lean over to grab
the fish.
c. Bass Boat (E)
i. Can mount large motor on back for quick travel to hot spots during tournament fishing
ii. Lower profile in water to make fish landing easier
iii. Very stable in the water
iv. Many compartments to store gear
v. Low profile makes it possible for mounting trolling motor on the bow for shore line
maneuvering
vi. Disadvantage
1. New bass boats cost upwards of $20,000
7. Selecting a Location to Fish
a. Water Depth
i. Shallow Water (3-6 ft) (B)
1. Good to fish in mornings and evenings (general feeding time)
2. Gives angler a chance to see the fish though the water
3. Shallow water gives an angler the widest variety of tackle to use
4. Smaller fish stay in the shallows and big fish eat small fish
5. Easy to spot cover and work lure around it
ii. Medium Water (6-15 ft) (I)
1. Sometimes an angler can see to the bottom and spot fish and cover
2. Generally has more cover (weeds) that will hold the bigger fish
3. Can fish all day instead of just general feeding hours
4. Can still use a wide variety of tackle but more precise execution is required due to
possible sight limitation
iii. Deep Water (E) (15 ft and below)
1. Holds the largest fish
2. Narrows your tackle selection greatly
3. Hard to find cover (weeds) after 15 to 10 feet.
4. Little to no light makes it hard for lures to reflect light for attention
This task analysis was created to give the viewer an idea of what is going to be used in their future
fishing adventure. Greater detail of each item listed as well as how to use them will be included in the
user guide.

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