Baits for Bass Fishing

Tuesday, 17 April 2007

Bass is a name commonly shared by various species of game fish. Among them are the striped bass, white bass, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass to name a few. They are one of the most sought after game fish. Bass fishing has changed over the years. Fishing gear such as lines lures and rods have gone through many developments. Some may only be effective in certain types of conditions or specific types of bass.

Among the types of bait used to lure in bass are spinnerbaits, crankbaits, jigs, plastic worms, and topwater baits to name a few. Weather conditions are one of the factors that determine what type of bait to use. Crankbaits and plastic worms are often used in the summer and spring. Spinnerbaits may also be effective in the spring as jigs may be in the summer. In the fall, crankbaits, spinnerbaits and spoons are used as the bass swim deeper during the day. Bass tend to move slower during the cold temperatures of winter and baits such as jigs and plastic worms should be moved in a slow manner for the bass to catch them. Different size baits are also considered when fishing for smaller types of bass such as the smallmouth bass. Smaller bass find anything with an orange belly, like crankbaits attractive. Crawdads, spinner baits and jigs may be a few of the most effective when fishing for small bass such as the smallmouth bass. Smaller bass are more agile and these types of bait tend to be more alluring to this feisty variety. Some of the top water baits such as the buzz bait, soft jerk bait, and torpedo have been known to be effective in catching large varieties of bass. Live baits such as the crawfish are best alternatives to the artificial ones since it is their natural food. Attaching them to your line though may be tricky; rubber bands are useful when you want to tie them down and keep them alive long enough, so keep them handy in your tackle box.

Fishing in general is a tough sport, so knowing the types of bait to use will give you an edge when going after specific types of bass for instance. Common habits may also determine why the bass isn’t going for your bait, although it may have been alright the last time you fished. One of these is using the same bait you feel confident about. Changing your bait may get the bass biting. Staying in one spot and waiting the fish to come to you isn’t always effective, the bass move to different areas of the water during different times of the day. Either to shallow or deeper water so moving and changing your bait appropriately is also recommended. Another is to focus more than being patient. Focusing on the changing temperatures, water current and water color could also decide your bait’s appeal.

Whether or you are novice or a professional angler, there are various types of bait for you to develop your skills, to experiment or to discover new fishing techniques.

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