Bass Fishing and the Top Lures
by Ken Sturdivant
Southern Fishing Schools Inc.
The largemouth bass and the
spotted bass are cousins and they eat almost the same baits only
is different sizes.
Catching these fish on a variety of lures is common because they
will eat almost anything. Over the years lots of baits have taken these
fish
but
there are some that are at the top the list. It’s hard to beat a
soft plastic worm for bass. Sizes and styles vary and in the south
two colors
are common.
Anytime of the year they will strike pumpkinseed and green colors.
Water color and water temperatures do to seem to matter with worms.
The Texas
rigged worm seem to catch more than 60% of the fish all year. The
Carolina rig accounts for about 38% of the fish. Worms on jig heads
and floating
worms make up the rest. These rigs can be used on spinning and bait
casting rods and reels.
The spinner bait is second for numbers but more importantly
for bass tournament fishermen, sizes. The bigger the bass the better
chances competitors have to win. The spinner bait accounts for 25%
of the fish
caught year round. Most anglers use a bait casting rod and reel when
fishing with the spinner baits. The jig and pig ranks up in the 20%
range for both
sizes and number of bass in tournaments. But many anglers do not even
consider the jig and pig in the heat of the summer which is a huge
mistake. Bass
love the crawfish which is what the jig and pig resembles. The jig
and pig can be used on either spinning or bait casting outfits. The crank
bait ranks up in the 19% range for bass all year. Crank baits are easier
to
use because they cover so much water. Most crank baits have two set
soft
treble hooks which make hooking bass easier. And crank baits come in
an unbelievable array of colors, shapes and sizes. Casting small crank
baits
on spinning rods allow for deeper presentations with small lures.
Some
of the other artificial lures bass anglers use include tube baits,
stick baits, grubs, spoons and buzz baits. Bass anglers that are successful,
know how to rig and use all the baits for the bass. Learn to use
all the lures and bass fishing will
be even more fun.
