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Using The Right Bass Lure To Land Your Next Catch
Posted in Fishing Lures on the Jul 30, 2008
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 account when deciding which bass lures and bait to use. To become familiar with the most common and effective choices, consider the following suggestions:
Jigs
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 are useful for getting the attention of fish at rest. When using jigs, remember to give them enough motion to fool the bass into thinking of them as live prey. The ideal water temperature for this bass fishing lure is below 60 degrees. They are also perfect 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 structure of the 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
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. 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 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.
Poppers
While poppers are similar to crank baits, they are set aside solely as a top water lure. 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.
Go For the Larger Catch with 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. 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 fishing in clear water or surrounded by inactive fish, tube jigs works wonders to specifically target bass. 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. The lure sinks to the bottom and does not get lost in particularly deep waters. 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.