All of these are pieces to a puzzle that bass anglers are constantly trying to put together. Here are the 5 biggest mistakes that bass anglers make — and how to avoid them. Similar to fishing too fast, there’s a fine line here that serious bass anglers need to walk. Final Thoughts on the Biggest Mistakes Bass Anglers MakeNot all fishing mistakes are avoidable; sometimes shit happens. While the internet trolls might make fun of bass fishing and call it easy, serious tournament anglers know just how difficult it can be to consistently catch big bass day in and day out.