SuperMn106 Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 I am just starting to fully get into bass fishing. I have fished for them but mainly in ponds. My question is what are your go to lures that you would not go to the lake without. I am going to bass pro shops in a couple weeks and I need to stock up on my bass fishing lures. Right now all I basically have is a couple spinnerbaits and an 8 ft sexy shad crankbait. A buddy was telling me that I need to get some baby brush hogs with a spot head jig? Not sure what they are. lol:) Any help is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny garyyamamoto Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 2/0 or 1/0 hooks few small medium sized split shot and ol trusty gary yamamoto senko swim baits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 and an 8 ft sexy shad crankbait. WOW! Thats a big lure, not sure I want to see the bass that takes that! LOL! :D:p:D:p:D Get yourself some plastic worms, worm hooks, and some weights for this. Personally I use the Berkley power worms. When all else fails, topwater, cranks, spinnerbaits, and etc. Thats my reach to bait! Ill always catch a few fish with these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoythunter37 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Well I have my 10 inch black and maroon (sp) worms and I also have my green, white, and orange spinnerbait. With those two you cant go wrong. Or atleast that is with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMn106 Posted February 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 WOW! Thats a big lure, not sure I want to see the bass that takes that! LOL! :D:p:D:p:D Get yourself some plastic worms, worm hooks, and some weights for this. Personally I use the Berkley power worms. When all else fails, topwater, cranks, spinnerbaits, and etc. Thats my reach to bait! Ill always catch a few fish with these. That didn't quite come out the way I wanted it too. I don't know if I could get the fish that hit that bait into the boat lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Black and/or blue rubber worms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhine16 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 While worms are probably the most "surefire" bait to catch bass on, I prefer top water lures. Buzz baits, poppers, and crankbaits are without a doubt my favorite lures. Action is usually hot on top water early morning and late evening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longbeardfever4ever Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 booyah and striker king spinnerbaits, bomber, rapala, etc cranks. zoom soft plastics. topwaters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whttlbucksteve Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Crome blue back Red Eyed shad or what ever color you like . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Hook, bobber and crawlers for me! :D:D That's all I tend to use, especially when fishing for smallies. The only largemouth I've ever caught I caught on a daredevil. Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelund79 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 You can't go wrong with spinner baits-get 1 in black and 1 in white, you can fish em fast or slow, use like a jig, etc. Very versatile bait. Also plastic worms were mentioned, good start there. Go to bait for last few years has been a Super Fluke made by Zoom, use with a 5/0 hook...Have fun shopping and fishing, Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseasl Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 brushhogs, lizards and a white 3/8 oz. spinnerbait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Seems to me you've posted a lot of pics of smallies. So, are you asking about smallies, or largemouth? Tube jigs (blue/black, black/smoke) are killers for smallies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMn106 Posted March 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Seems to me you've posted a lot of pics of smallies. So, are you asking about smallies, or largemouth? Tube jigs (blue/black, black/smoke) are killers for smallies. Sorry I should have specified about that. I am targeting largemouths. When I lived in Michigan, I knew how to catch the local smallmouths. Now that I am down here in Missouri, I am understanding the main game fish is Largemouths. I am used to fishing for walleye and Smallmouth in streams and now I will be targeting Largemouths in lakes. Right now on my "shopping list" I have a couple of the KVD sexy shad crankbaits in the shallow runners. The KVD redeye crankbaits. (the lipless ones which I assume is something like a rattle trap). A couple of the KVD spinnerbaits. The Stacey King jig and trailer kit. Some baby brush hogs and some suspending jerk baits. Just to start off with. In case you were wondering, KVD is my favorite pro fisherman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 I'm a slow presentation person. The only time I will fish a hard bait is when the top water action is hot. My favorite soft lure colors are as follows: 1. Watermelon Candy 2. Green Pumpkin 3. Watermelon Red 4. Christmas Tree 5. Watermelon 6. June Bug 7. Plum 8. Red Shad I usually fish the last 3 during the summer months and the others during the last part of winter all the way through spring. My favorite rigs are: 1. Wacky Wormin' 2. Carolina Rig 3. Texas Rig As far as soft plastic lures, they are: 1. Senko or Zero 2. Zoom Trick Worm 3. Zoom Fork Tail 4. Zoom Z-Nail 5. Zoom Super Fluke 6. Zoom French Fry 7. Zoom Big Dead Ringer 8. Zoom Ole Monster I have all of this every time I go out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Most of the usual suspects have been covered, but let me add a couple more. For late spring through early fall a weedless frog will produce some nice topwater bites, especially around vegetation. I like a Spro or a Scum Frog brand. And for almost anytime of the year, you'll need a few Rattletraps. Get a couple that mimic a shad and a perch color. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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