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Bass Fishing Worms

In this article I’m going to discuss some of the best bass lures for the spring of the year. Of course these bass lures aren’t the only options that are available, but they are some of the more popular and effective choices for the spring of the year. The bass can be a very finicky fish, and this fact may not be more prevalent than in the springtime.

Spring bass fishing offers many challenges including, but not limited to: high and/or muddy water, drastic weather/barometer changes, and dramatic temperature changes. Spring bass fishing can be quite a challenge, and any using any or all of these bass lures will help your cause.

1. Rattling Baits – In the spring of the year many times you’re fishing heavy cover or muddy water. In both of these situations a lure that makes noise, whether it be a rattle trap or rattling spinner bait, helps the bass locate the lure. As you more than likely know the bass is an ambush predator and the faster they can “locate” your bait the better. Any bass lure that rattles is a great spring bass fishing lure.
2. Crayfish Imitations – In many lakes crayfish hibernate in the winter and as the water temperatures start to rise in the spring the crayfish come out of hibernation. When this begins to happen a crayfish imitation is one of the best bass lures you can use. Keep an eye on the waster temperature, and as it begins to rise, any crayfish imitation can be a great choice in many lakes.
3. Lifelike Crankbaits – In the spring of the year the weather gets warmer along with the water temperatures. As this happens bass begin to feed heavily after a long winter of being lethargic. This is a great time to throw lifelike crankbaits, which means bass lures that look as lifelike as possible. Do your best to use bass fishing lures that look as much like the natural forage of the water you’re fishing as possible. Lifelike crankbaits can be “just what the doctor ordered” in the spring of the year.
4. Poppers – In the springtime, poppers can be a very effective bass lure. Normally poppers should be fished in 2 to 4 feet of water or when bass are actively feeding on the surface. Poppers are a much more subtle top water bait than most and can be very effective in the spring. Remember to be patient when fishing poppers, don’t be in too much of a hurry.

Any of the above bass fishing lures would be a great choice in the spring of the year. If you don’t have any of these options in your tackle bag, add them sooner rather than later. You’ll be glad you did.

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Which 10″ worm should I use for bass fishing in winter?

I’m going to be fishing bluff walls, deep rocky banks, creek channels, steep drop offs, and ledges on Douglas or Cherokee lake in Tennessee, so which 10″ worm should I use for fishing these types of structure? The Strike King Rage Tail Anaconda 10″ in the Plum color, the Zoom Ol’ Monster in the Plum Apple color, or the Berkley 10″ Power worm in the Plum color or the Motor Oil Red Flake color?

from the brands you listed, l would pick the berkley.
but l usually use the 10 inch models from bass pro shop. their tournament series.
as far as color goes, decide on the color choice after you see the water you will be fishing. if there are lots of crawdads around then your two picks would probably work. if the water is very clear then go to a lighter color.
AND…
as BC mentioned, size may also prove to be a major factor. generally, in colder conditions dropping down to a 6″ or even a 4″ worm may bring you more strikes. slow down your fishing speed also. the fish are generally sluggish and won’t want to chace far for a meal. they will be more inclined to slurp up whatever tidbit gets in their face.
don’t leave the jigs at home either. they are a number one winter bait.
one last idea:
l have been doing well with a cinnamon/red&green flake “fat ika” by gary yamamoto rigged with a 5/0 or 6/0 EWG hook. makes a good substitute for a craw.

bass fishing with Berkley Gulp worms

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