Are You Using the Right Bass Fishing Lures?

by: WilliamScott
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The amateur and competitive nature of bass fishing draws a large amount of followers and it continues to keep its high place in the popularity stakes. However, using the right fishing lures and bait is the secret of success in this particular sport. The time of day or night you are fishing, the location, and depth and type of water are all things to be taken into account when deciding which bass fishing lures and bait to use. To familiarize yourself with the most frequently used and effective lures and bait take a look at the suggestions below.

Are Jigs Right For You?

Jigs are lead-headed heavy baits with a single hook and considered by many to be the most useful of baits particularly when fishing in murky waters. Jigs catch the attention of inactive fish as well as drawing the fish of deeper waters. Whilst using this kind of lure remember that jigs are meant to create presentation so success is all about making them appear to be alive. The ideal temperature of the water for this type of bass fishing lure is less than 60 degrees which makes them perfect for night fishing trips.

Rubber Worms

Gone is the bother of dealing with real worms when you choose to use rubber ones which work equally as well. An added weight in the make-up of your lure allows a slow descent to the bottom of your fishing location. If you are fortunate, the bass will go for the rubber worm but if the lure makes it to the bottom without any action from the fish then you simply have to reel it back upwards and drop it once more.

Spinner Baits

The unusual shape of spinner baits are constructed with an over-sized metal attachment that spins. This lure doesn't attract fish by appealing to their hunger, but rather through agitation. Spinner baits are year-round lures that especially work well during the spawning season when bass are less desperate to feed.

Catch Them Out With Crank Baits

Crank lures work by imitating the motion of an injured fish and are used as top water lures or as sinkers. The noise made by these lures also helps to attract bass. To make the most of these lures, use a slow motion, just as would be made by an injured fish.

Top Water Poppers

While poppers are similar to crank baits, they are set aside solely as a top water lure. As they travel across the water, a "popping" sound is emitted. The best time of year to use this lure is during the summertime, where slow reel action is required.

Go For the Larger Catch with Grubs

Smallmouth bass are especially attracted to the very small lures known more commonly as grubs, which are geared towards larger catches. Grubs are bare jig heads with a soft body made of plastic which is added to a hook. When a highland reservoir is short of ample cover, this type of lure is extremely successful. White, yellow, salt and pepper, and smoke selections work best in clear, deep waters.

Target Your Bass with Tube Baits

When surrounded with inactive fish or angling in clear water, tube jigs target the bass wonderfully. This drop bait is best accommodated on a spinning reel on between six and six and a half foot of medium-light or medium action rod but the depth of water should be no more than ten feet when using this particular kind of bait.

Vibrating Lures

Plastic or metal is used to create the vibrating lures that generate a tremor when retrieved out of the water. With a sound (much like a rattle), the baits sink to the bottom and do not get lost in particularly deep waters. A variety of lures are offered in this category, including tailspinners, which are heavy, compact baits of metal that uses a small spinner to attract the bass. Use vibrating lures when fishing about stumps, close to river currents, on deep channel drop-offs, and over waterlogged grass beds.

About the Author

William Scott is the author of a number of articles on bass fishing. You can find out more about bass fishing lures on his website at http://BassFishingAdvice.com .  

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