Are You Using The Right Bass Fishing Lures?
In the world of bass fishing, the amateur and competitive nature of this sport has attracted a rather large following that has only continued to gain popularity over the years. Of course, the available selection of bass fishing lures has grown alongside this explosion in the popularity of the 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 fishing lures and bait to use. To become familiar with the most common and effective choices, consider the following suggestions:
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. 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. 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.
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. You can use spinner baits throughout the year and they are particularly useful during the spawning season when the fish are less interested in feeding.
Crank Baits
Crank baits are used as top water and sinking lures and imitate a frail or injured fish. 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 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.
Grubs
Grubs can be especially useful for smallmouth bass fishing, as they are geared towards larger catches. A grub is essentially a bare jig head with a soft plastic body on a hook. When a highland reservoir is short of ample cover, this type of lure is extremely successful. Clear and deep waters are the greatest locations to use grubs, where white, yellow, salt and pepper, and smoke selections work best.
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.
A Vibrating Lure
A tremor is generated by the plastic or metal used in this type of lure when it is taken out of the water. These bass fishing lures sink to the bottom and are positively bass magnets. An Assortment 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.