Bass Fishing Super Lures
Before you head out to the lake for a full day of fishing for bass, you'll want
to prepare by making sure you have all the appropriate gear with you. One of the
most important things to remember is your bass fishing lures. You'll want to
determine what type of lures you need by the type of bass you are pursuing, the
body of water you're fishing, and the time of year you're heading out. However,
remember that having a wide selection of different bass fishing lures is the
best way to prepare for an unpredictable fish.
Swimbaits are bass fishing
lures that are made to imitate small bait fish in the natural habitat of the
bass. These are rigged in a way that the angler can cast out and, as the lure is
reeled back in, its "tail" swishes much the same way that a live fish, such as
shad, would. Varying the speed of your reel as you pull it along can make it
appear to dart about like minnows and other small baitfish, further leading the
bass to believe it is targeting a live catch.
Topwater baits are exactly
what they claim to be. These lures are constructed to "swim" across the top of
the water. This mimics the habits of insects, such as flies, crickets, and
grasshoppers as they touch the surface of the water and buzz along. They can
also appear to be small amphibians, like tadpoles or even small frogs, that tend
to stay near the surface of the water. While these bass fishing lures don't
target large fish, you can expect to catch larger quantities in the shallows
with these babies.
Worms, again, are named for what they imitate. Worms
are bass fishing lures that are used in several ways, including trolling and
bottom bouncing. Worms are odd creatures, and they can be found at any level of
the lake, doing any number of things. If trolling doesn't attract the bass, try
sinking it or swimming it.
Craw cranks are an interesting type of bass
fishing lure. They are made to look like crawfish, which are common in many of
the lakes where you'll find large populations of bass, especially in the south.
Most come in very bright colors that are similar to the colors of live crawfish,
as well as less natural colors. These include bright pinks, neon yellows and
oranges, and chartreuse. These are very realistic when trolled along the bottom
of the lake, as crawfish are bottom feeders, and can evoke a fabulous response.