Are You Using The Right Bass Fishing Lures?
Posted in Fly Fishing Gear on the July 29, 2008
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 consideration when deciding which bass lures and bait to use. To become familiar with the most common and effective choices, consider the following suggestions:
Jigs
A lot of experienced fishermen and women stand by jigs (heavy baits with one hook) as being the most useful all around baits, especially in clear to slightly murky waters. Jigs are good for attracting inactive fish and getting the attention of those who are buried deep. When using this type of lure, keep in mind that jigs are meant to create presentation, where success comes in making them appear noticeably alive. The ideal water temperature for this bass fishing lure is below 60 degrees. They are also perfect for night-fishing.
Do You Prefer 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 structure of the lure allows a slow descent to the bottom of your fishing location. Bass will bite at your rubber worm - if you’re lucky. Otherwise, just reel it back in and try again.
Try Spinner Baits
Spinner baits are unusual in shape and made of an oversized metal attachment which, as the name suggest, spins in the water. This kind of lure draws the fish by the disturbance it makes in the water. Spinner baits are year-round lures that especially work well during the spawning season when bass are less desperate to feed.
Crank Baits
Crank lures work by imitating the motion of an injured fish and are used as top water lures or as sinkers. In addition, the cranking noise attracts the bass but the approach needs to be slow in order to give the impression of a fish the bass can easily feed off.
Top Water Poppers
While poppers are similar to crank baits, they are set aside solely as a top water lure. They make a popping noise as they move across water and are best used in the summer, when slow reeling is the way to go.
Grubs
Grubs can be especially useful for smallmouth fishing, as they are geared towards larger catches. Grubs are bare jig heads with a soft-plastic body added to a hook. When a highland reservoir is short of ample cover, this type of lure is extremely successful. Grubs are most effective in deep, clear waters, with smoke, salt and pepper, yellow and white being the best colors to use.
Target Your Bass with Tube Baits
When surrounded with inactive fish or angling in clear water, tube jigs target the bass wonderfully. A 6 to 6.5 foot rod with medium action and a spinning reel is best for these shallow water drop baits.
Vibrating Lures
Plastic or metal is used to create the vibrating lures that generate a tremor when retrieved out of the water. The lure sinks to the bottom and does not get lost in particularly deep waters. A variety of spinner baits 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.