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 account when deciding which bass fishing 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 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. The ideal water temperature for this bass fishing lure is below 60 degrees. They are also perfect 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 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

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.

Catch Them Out With 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.

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-plastic body added to 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.

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.

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. The lure sinks to the bottom and does 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.