| There are several basic bass fishing lures | | | | The plastic worm and jig and pig are two |
| beginning fisherman need to know how to use. | | | | different lures that are primarily used the |
| In the following paragraphs I will outline | | | | same way. They also target deep water bass |
| each of them. | | | | but unlike the crankbait are designed to |
| | | | entice fish that are not very aggressive. You |
| The crankbait is the lure of choice when | | | | fish these lures along the bottom, |
| fishing deep waters. They also are quite | | | | occasionally twitching the rod so the lure |
| effective in rivers and streams. They key to | | | | rises and falls. The key here is to keep |
| this lure is more in selection rather than | | | | your presentation within sight of the bass |
| manner of use. In selecting a style of | | | | for an extended period of time. You will |
| crankbait to use your first consideration is | | | | catch many fish while the lure is falling |
| the size and shape of the lure. | | | | back to the bottom. |
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| Your goal is to match your lure to the forage | | | | The spinnerbait is without a doubt the most |
| of the fish you are targeting. Crankbaits | | | | versatile bass lure. It can be fished many |
| come in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes | | | | different ways in many different situations. |
| which make this goal achievable. Take the | | | | It is a topwater lure, a weedless lure and a |
| time to observe the water before you begin to | | | | structure bouncer all rolled into one. |
| fish. Try and find out what the primary | | | | |
| forage is. | | | | Since it is semi weedless the spinnerbait is |
| | | | a very effective lure in weeds. Largemouth |
| IF it is fish like bluegills you will want to | | | | Bass love lily pads. The spinnerbait is |
| use a round fat crankbait. If you see shad | | | | perfect for this situation. You can retrieve |
| surfacing then thin round bait is called for. | | | | it just outside the pads or if that does not |
| When needle minnows are present a pencil | | | | work you can cast in into them and retrieve |
| shaped crankbait can be used. | | | | it. The best way to fish in this manner is |
| | | | to position the bait so it falls in pockets |
| Next you want to select a crankbait that runs | | | | between the pads. The plastic skirt |
| at the depth required. The size and shape of | | | | surrounding this bait often proves |
| the plastic lip on a crankbait determines how | | | | irresistible to a bass safely tucked into the |
| deep it will swim while it is retrieved. | | | | weeds. |
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| Ideally you want this bait to run slightly | | | | The spinnerbait can be fished fast or slow. |
| above the bottom of the lake or river, | | | | When you retrieve it rapidly it acts much |
| sometimes hitting the bottom. Your retrieve | | | | like a top water bait. When fished slowly it |
| speed should be fast. When you use | | | | can be used to navigate weed cover. It can |
| crankbaits you are typically targeting | | | | also be fished like a jig. The key factor is |
| aggressive fish that will swim hard and fast | | | | to vary the retrieve constantly. If you have |
| to any potential food source. | | | | several unproductive casts in an area that |
| | | | holds fish you should vary your retrieve |
| The crankbait attracts bass by both visual | | | | speed rather than changing your lure. It is |
| and sound presentations. You will be able to | | | | an inexact science determining what entices a |
| feel the vibration of this bait as you bring | | | | bass at a given time. You need to experiment |
| it back. | | | | and try different things. |
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