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This is a crankbait with a lip; nothing covers water faster and it’s the speed that triggers the bass to strike, out of reflex as much as hunger.
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These are two styles of topwater frogs. Their legs mimic the movement of real frogs, causing the bass to lurch after them.
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Skirted Jig: The most versatile lure in a tackle box, it’s meant to mimic a crawfish in its original design. But through the years it has morphed into a broad category of lead headed bass lures that can mimic crawfish, shad, bluegill and just about anything a bass will eat.
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This is a Spinnerbait. It’s best for shallow areas with cover, this lure has a smooth, flowing action that mimics a swimming baitfish. The blades vibrate and flash, attracting the attention of bass
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This is a Texas rigged plastic worm. It’s all about the basics with this style bait: a juicy bright worm that can stay on the bottom where the big bass are hanging out.
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This is a Carolina Rig plastic worm. Great for beginning fishermen, this specific rig is designed to help fishermen catch bottom feeding fish, particularly bass.
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My 17-inch smallmouth bass taken from Malabar Farm in June. One inch shy of a Fish Ohio.
GALLERY: Bass baits
