By Jason Sealock · Mar 07, 2011
| SEASON | WATER TEMP | MUDDY WATER |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | 60-65 | Jig, plastics, spinnerbait, buzzbait |
| 65-70 | Plastics, buzzbaits, frogs, spinnerbaits | |
| Summer | 70-80+ | Big plastics, jigs, big spinnerbaits, deep diving crankbaits, |
| 75-70 | Punching baits, jigs, spinnerbaits, frogs, buzzbaits, swim jig |
What lures to use for bass this season?
5 Best Bass Lures for Hooking More Bass Year Round
- Crankbaits.
- Strike King Square Bill Crankbait.
- Topwaters.
- Rebel Pop R Triple Threat.
- Spinnerbaits.
- Strike King Finesse KVD Spinnerbait.
- Jigs.
- BICO BOX – BASS FISHING JIGS SET.
What lures to use in what conditions?
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The general rule for lure color is “bright day, light colors; dark day, dark colors.” On bright, sunny days and in clear water conditions, choose lures that are light in color and mimic natural patterns.
What is the best lures to catch bass with?
Jigs, Crankbaits, Plastic Worms, Spinnerbaits and swimbaits, are all effective bass lures. Most of these are very versatile lures making them practical for largemouth bass fishing in most conditions throughout the year when used effectively.
What is the best bass lure for winter?
The Pros’ Favorite Winter Time Bass Lures
- Jerkbait – Greg Hackney. Hackney’s Choice: Strike King KVD Jerkbait 300 series (Clearwater Minnow)
- Football Jig – Terry Scroggins. Scroggins choice: 1/2-ounce Booyah Pigskin Football Jig.
- Spinnerbait – Aaron Martens.
- Shad-style crankbaits – Gerald Swindle.
What lures to use in March for bass?
Here are some of the best early spring bass fishing lures to try this season:
- Suspending Jerkbaits.
- Lipless Crankbaits.
- Jigbaits With Crawfish or Grub.
- Plastic Worms.
- Tubes.
- Drop-Shot Rigs.
- Best Technique for Suspending Jerkbaits.
- Best Technique for Lipless Crankbaits.
What baits to use for bass in March?
A Buckeye Mop Jig and a No. 7 Rapala Shad Rap (pictured) are two baits all bass fishermen need to have tied on in March, when bass are really starting to feed and move toward shallower water. Every bass fisherman in the country has at least one Shad Rap in their tackle boxes. It’s the best cold-water crankbait ever.
What color lures to use on sunny days?
Rule 1: Use natural, light-colored lures for clear water/sunny days. Bass have very keen vision—in fact, their eyes are very similar to ours, and they are able to see most of the same colors we can.
What color lures for murky water?
Use a Bright Color
My experience leads me to white or chartreuse as the best lure color for muddy water. Those are the colors that I reach for when it’s apparent that fish are not going to be using their vision as the primary means of finding my lure.
How do you pick a lure color?
Choose lure colours according to weather and water conditions. The general rule for lure color is “bright day, light colors; dark day, dark colours.” On bright, sunny days and in clear water conditions, choose lures that are light in colouur and mimic natural patterns.
What color lures do bass like?
The cellular composition of the largemouth bass’ eye is tuned to respond to two colors: red and green. Bass can see these colors well, and make decisions with high selectivity based on these colors.
How long does it take for a bass to get 10 pounds?
In a Florida study, 822 trophy bass (10 pounds and up) given to taxidermists showed a mean age of 9.7 years. That’s a growth rate of about a pound a year.
What are the best months for bass fishing?
When it comes to the best season to fish for bass, spring and summer are good times. Ideally, it’s when the water temperatures range from 60 to 80 degrees. However, many anglers will also tell you that it’s in spring whenever bass begin to spawn.
What colors do bass like in the winter?
Black/blue is the best color for this lure in off colored water. Considering off colored water is about the only color you’ll find this time of year with all the rain. Black and brown are excellent choices as well. Most anglers tie on this bait during a cold front when the bass have buried themselves in cover.
Are bass shallow or deep in winter?
As the days shorten and the air temperature falls, the water starts to get cold. Once the temperature reaches 50 degrees, the bass start moving to deeper water where they’ll spend most of the winter. Although bass eat less in the winter, they still have to eat something occasionally.
What color lures are best for winter?
In order of importance, we focus on Green Pumpkin Brown (Go To), Brown, Cinnamon, Purple (Supermatt Brown), and Black Blue Green Pumpkin (Blackened Blue). Last comes hard baits. We focus entirely on ghost colors unless murky water conditions dictate that we throw a solid color.
What do bass bite on in March?
The tight wobble of a square-bill crankbait triggers strikes from early-spring bass. Fish them over weeds and around structure, varying the retrieve speed and pausing occasionally.
What lures to throw in spring?
During spring, try a white swim jig. No matter the water clarity it seems that bass love a white swim jig. Depending upon the size of fish you are targeting, select a trailer that compliments the bait. Minnow or swimbait style trailers are very popular during this time of the year.
What is the best early spring bass bait?
VanDam’s 3 Top Lures for Early Spring
- ½ ounce Strike King Red Eye Shad.
- Suspending Jerkbait.
- ½ ounce Strike King Structure Jig.
What colors do bass like in the spring?
Springtime colors should be shad and crawfish-related whites, white/chartreuse, reds, and browns. Summertime means hot days and higher water temperatures. Bass will move near shore early to feed and then return to open water around creek channels or deeper structure.
Is March to early for bass fishing?
March is the time of year when nature calls the fish to the shallow water to begin preparations for the spawn. While, in some latitudes (Florida, South Texas and farther south) the fish are already spawning, in most places the bass haven’t started yet.