Bassmasters 2000 Cheats (Nintendo 64)

Topwater 
  This lure floats and can be popped along the water's surface to make a splash. It is
best used when fish are near the surface (overcast, rain, afternoon).

  Crankbait 
  This lure remains close to the surface after casting, but dives when reeled in. Most
Crankbait will remain in relatively shallow water. They are most effective in medium
depths and in cold water.

  Spinnerbait 
  This lure is quick, noisy, and can cover a lot of water. It is a good choice to use when
testing the waters. Small and dark Spinnerbait work best in clear, sunny weather. The
bigger, heavier Spinnerbait works best in mud.

  Plastic 
  These lures are often shaped like actual food (worms, lizards, crayfish). Naturally
colored and smaller Plastics work best in clear water. Brighter and larger Plastics work
in darker, muddy, or deep water.

  Spoon 
  These lures work best in heavy vegetation, matted up grass, and similar conditions. None
of its parts will get caught up in plants.

  Jig 
  This is a fair weather bait that works best in sunny days and clear water. They are not
flashy, fast, or noisy.

Steady 
  Retrieve your lures steadily in clear water and on sunny days, as well as when you need
to quickly look around.

  Erratic 
  Jerk the line from side to side to create movement while reeling in a loud spinnerbait
or topwater lure in muddy or overcast conditions.

  Hopping 
  Pull sharply on the line to hop a topwater lure along the surface or to pop a plastic or
jig along the bottom of the lake.

Reels have various lengths and casting accuracy. Use weight when making a line choice.
Lighter line allows lures to go deeper, but also break easier. Heavier line will not break
as easy, but may scare fish.

Old Hickory Lake 
  Early morning: Stay near the north shore and the shallow water. The game will start very
close to a good spot. Slowly pull up a bit to find a lot fish.

  Midmorning: The north shore and vicinity are good places. Stay in the shallows in the
morning. Water over hard and rocky ground is a bass favorite. The small inlets may also
have some good fishing.

  Afternoon: The bass will tend to go near docks, poles, clusters of rocks, and sharp
drops in depth.

  Lake Okeechobee 
  Early Morning: The shallows will warm up first in the morning and attract the fish. Most
of the shore and the area around the small islands is shallow. The south shore is a good
place to fish.

  Midmorning: The three small islands and the north side of the lake, directly opposite
those islands are good places to fish.

  Afternoon: Fish in the locations from the morning and midmorning hours.

  Lake Shasta 
  Early Morning: This lake has a shallow shoreline, with most of the remaining area very
deep. Try fishing in the northern recesses, as well as in the muddy shallows at the
northeast side of the lake.

  Midmorning: Try the shallow areas with structure, such as up north. The bass can also be
found just beyond the shallows where a steep drop-off separates it from the deep water.

  Afternoon: Use your fish finder to search for bass. Stop as soon as soon as possible,
look at the depth reading, and select the correct lures.

Select an R. Series boat when first starting because of its good handling, powerful motor,
and advanced fish finder.