Top 10 Bass Fishing Lures

1.Chatterbait :

The Chatterbait is still relatively new but has made a big splash on the bass fishing scene. From tournaments to weekends on the water it is making a name for itself as a consistent bass producer. The Chatterbait falls somewhere between a buzzbait and a jig in presentation.

2.Swimbait :

 This new and improved swimbait features the legendary lifelike paddletail action that entices fish to strike, along with a simpler one piece construction. The hook/weight is now embedded into the body which improves bait longevity and reduces wear and tear. The bait also has an improved outer coating which is less oily and reduces contamination with the packaging and other baits when stored. Excellent for Bass, Pike, Walleye fishing! Megabait has also designed a new stinger assist treble hook to be used on the Bass Grande and other swimbaits. The assist stinger hooks are available separately. A secret tactic for recent tournment wins is to use assist stinger hooks with soft plastics. The assist stinger hooks have proven to increase hookups and decrease lost fish. Slow retrieves coupled with a stop n go action will get the lures to swim just like a real bait fish. Jerk it for some quick action strikes. The Bass Grande has a great, realistic swimming motion even at slow speeds.

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Creature baits : There is a wide variety of soft plastics on the market that look like nothing and anything in the water. Creature baits like the Yum Wooly Beavertail shown above have given anglers a new set of plastics to trick pressured bass. Creature baits are also used as trailers for other baits.

4.Crankbaits : 

Crankbaits such as these models from Bomber are tried and true bass catchers. Large or small, these cranks can catch them all. The precision and physical appearance is constantly being updated but even old classics will produce plenty of fish. Tournament anglers will often be seen running cranks to locate fish on large flats or over deep water structure.

5.Bass Jig : 

Flip it, pitch it, swim it, either way the Jig is a great way to land bass. It is a consistent 'go-to' bait for tournament anglers and rightly so. Natural color football head jigs are great in deep structure or you can try swimming a shad colored model off of ledges and over structure. The addition of a trailer is always a winner.

6.Lip-less crankbait : 

The Lip-less crank is a more versatile version of the classic crank. It's tight wiggle and multitude of depths and speeds it can be presented at have made it a favorite of professionals and amateurs alike. Kevin Van Dam uses this lure as his 'go-to' bait. Designed by KVD himself, this "sexy shad" is a must have bait!

7.Senko :

The Senko has quickly become a favorite amongst anglers. It can be presented in a variety of ways and bass love each and every one of them. My favorite Senko technique is a Wacky Rig.

8.Spinner baits : 

Spinner baits like the TerminatorT2 spinner bait are the most reached for bait for locating bass. They can be fished fast or slow in deep water or shallow water. Spinner baits are especially effective as the water warms up. If you're out this summer and fishing a new spot, tie on a spinner bait and do some searching. You're sure to have a good time.

9.The Tube : 

The Tube bait is one the most versatile bass lures available. It catches large- and smallmouths alike and can be used in any waters at almost any temperature to catch fish. Its versatility and ability to mimic so many things get it the No. 2 ranking. Try a Berkeley Powerbait 3" or 4" in Pumpkinseed or Green Pumpkin in any water you fish. My favorite is a Texas-Rig with a tungsten weight. The tungsten weight makes a clicking oise as it bounces across structure, the sound helps bass search it out. The tube gets its place at No. 2 due to its incredible success catching small mouth bass. It is my No. 1 'go-to' bait for small mouth.

10.The Worm : 

Soft plastic worms come in many shapes and sizes, all of which have a place. They're far and away the most versatile lure on the market. They are effective on their own or as trailers. Large presentations over 10" have pulled monster bass from Falcon lake while finesse worms on drop shot rigs have been used to fool even the most wary of bass. My personal 'go-to' bait is a Zoom Trick Worm texas rigged weightless or with a tungsten weight if needed. You can use it as a top-water, in weeds, over stumps, or weigh it down and throw it into rock piles in 20 or more feet of water.

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