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. 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 fishing 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 useful for getting the attention of fish at rest. 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.

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 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. 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.

Crank Baits

Through the imitation of a weak or injured fish, crank lures are used as top water and sinking lures. 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

Poppers are not unlike crank baits but they are a top water lure only. 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.

Go For the Larger Catch with 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. These bass fishing lures are ideal where there is insufficient cover. White, yellow, salt and pepper, and smoke selections work best in clear, deep waters.

Tube Baits

When surrounded with inactive fish or angling in clear water, tube jigs target the bass wonderfully. A spinning reel on a 6 to 6.5 -foot medium-light to medium action rod best accommodates this type of drop bait. Also, seek out water no deeper than 10 feet when using tube 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. An Assortment 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. The use of vibrating lures is best when fishing about stumps, close to the currents of rivers, over waterlogged grass and on deep channel drop offs.