What color lures are most effective?
Most expert night fishermen use black or dark blue lures. The theory is that these colors provide a more distinct profile when silhouetted against the lighter background of the water’s surface. Thus, a dark lure is easier for bass to see and strike accurately at night.
What is the most versatile bass lure?
It might not be fancy, but the Curl Tail Grub is one of the most versatile lures of all time and incredibly important for a beginner’s Bass tackle box. The 3″ White or Brown grub can be used to catch almost anything anywhere, and Bass love them. This classic lure is best served on a barbed jig in 1/8-1/4 Oz.
What lures to use on sunny days?
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- Plastic Worms. During the heat of summer bass will often move to cooler, shady areas near the bottom of the water column.
- Skirted Jigs.
- Spinnerbaits.
- Lipless Crankbaits.
- Topwater Frogs.
What lures to use on cloudy days?
On overcast days, fish with moving baits like crankbaits, buzzbaits, poppers, spinnerbaits, and swimbaits. While bass will hit slow-moving baits like worms, they will certainly respond better to moving prey since they will be out actively looking for food.
Why can’t I catch fish with lures?
If it is too hot or cold, you might not catch any fish on lures. The cold is a much more negative situation for fishing. There are times and areas when cold air advances and transitions into warmer areas, which we call cold front. If you come across a cold front, you should try to fish deeper and use smaller lures.
How do I stop my fishing hook from snagging at the bottom?
You do not need to purchase specially designed hooks or lures to avoid snagging the bottom of a river or lake. Instead, rig soft plastic baits “Texas style” by inserting a hook into the nose of a worm, grub or lizard. Push and turn the hook so that the point emerges from the bottom side of the bait.