Do You Use The Right Bass Fishing Lures?
Bass fishing, both professional and amateur have gained in popularity over the years, with competitions proving to be a particular crowd pleaser. In order to become a success, using fishing lures and bait is a must. 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 familiarize yourself with the most frequently used and effective lures and bait take a look at the suggestions below.
Are Jigs Right For You?
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. Jigs are best used in water which is at 60 degrees or lower, making them a good choice for night fishing.
Rubber Worms
The hassle of dealing with real worms is eliminated when using rubber selections that work just as well. These lures feature a little extra weight, allowing for a slow descent. Bass will bite at your rubber worm – if you’re lucky. Otherwise, just reel it back in and try again.
Spinner Baits
These unusually shaped bass fishing lures have a large metal attachment which spins. These lures draw bass with their motion rather than by resembling their natural prey. Spinners are lures which do a good job year round, but especially during spawning season when hunger is less likely to motivate bass to bite.
Catch Them Out With Crank Baits
Through the imitation of a weak or injured fish, crank lures are used as top water and sinking lures. The added cranking noise attracts bass with its sound. A slow approach is necessary in order to successfully imitate an injured fish.
Top Water Poppers
Poppers are similar to crank lures, but are best used as a top water bait. As they skim across the water a popping noise is heard. Summer is the best time to use poppers and slow reel action is required.
Grubs
Grubs can be especially useful for smallmouth fishing, as they are geared towards larger catches. Grubs are bare jig heads with a soft body made of plastic which is added to a hook. These bass fishing lures are ideal where there is insufficient cover. Clear and deep waters are the greatest locations to use grubs, where white, yellow, salt and pepper, and smoke selections work best.
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 spinner baits is available in this category, including tail spinners, which are weighty, compact baits of metal that use a small spinner as a focus for the bass. Vibrating lures are great for fishing near currents and obstacles such as stumps and grass beds.
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