Top 4 Best Bass Fishing Lures Secrets

By David Pentoch

So you're planning your next bass fishing trip. You've got all those brand new shiny crankbaits sitting ready to go in your tackle box, and now your surfing the net looking for the best bass fishing lures secrets. In this article that's exactly what we are going to look at, and I know after your done reading this you'll have a added a tip or 2 to your bass fishing arsenal of knowledge. After all it's all about getting that nest monster bass in the boat right? There's no point having a nice shiny crankbait in your tackle box if you don't understand how to put a bass into your live well with it.

So let's look at best bass fishing lures secrets and their strategies and how they apply to bass fishing. All lures no matter if they are spinnerbaits or crankbaits are designed to perform a specific way. A lot of times the reason why anglers fail to catch more bass is because they fail to use lures for the function they were designed for. If you're completely familiar with the function and characteristic of each lure in your tackle box then you can be rest assured you have an edge over the angler that just starts grabbing crankbaits on a whim when the chips are down.

There are all kinds of different bass fishing lures available. Many of these lures overlap in their function, but there are others that were designed to meet certain conditions and require special techniques to be successful. In general bass fishing lures fall under the following;

1. Shallow Water Fishing: Ah the magic of catching bass in shallow water can be a bit tricky. This is one water type where snags can rule the day and it can be easy to lose 20 bucks worth of crankbaits and catch zero fish if you are not careful. This is also probably the most common section of water where most bass anglers prefer to take on their trophies. Floating/Diving plugs and Spinnerbaits are the winners here.

Choose, minnow-imitating balsa plugs or plastic plugs that float when they are at rest and dive only a foot or two on retrieve are your best choices here.

Spinnerbaits are excellent shallow water lures, particularly in the spring when fish are shallow due to the warmer water. Spinner baits are also very good at covering large amounts of water fast as you look for those active feeding bass. So I often like to hit shallow water areas up with a 1-2 punch technique. First fish an area with a quick covering spinnerbait looking for those active lunkers then follow up with a shallow running plug. By using the 1-2 punch you can cover a lot of water, and be sure you covered it effectively before moving on to the next spot.

2. Medium depth angling (4 to 12 feet): Here you are best off choosing a straight running dive to the bottom plug often referred to as a crankbait. Crankbaits generally come in 3 styles, shallow medium and deep diving versions. Each version is dependent on the size and shape of the lip that protrudes from each one. The idea is you want to choose a crankbait that can dive into the strike zone where the bass are sitting as fast as possible and stay there the longest. Medium and deep divers are usually the most useful to bass fishermen here as they tend to work best for most conditions.

Don't forget worms and jigs are also highly effective bass baits in this depth range, so don't forget to give them a try too. Often worms and jigs in this depth range will tend to target the shy biting bass or are great to tie on if your fishing during a cold front.

3. Deep Water Bass Fishing (10 feet or more). A bass fisherman needs to understand why bass heads for these deeper waters and understand this then you'll see why this bass fishing lure secret should be your first choice. Bass seek the comfort of cooler, deep water in late spring, summer, and early fall. A lot of the times the water is too warm for the bass in the shallows so this tends to push the bass into deeper water. Another reason why bass head into deep water is because of weather. A heavy cold front will push bass into deep water as well, but for whatever the reason why bass may be holding in the deeper water doesn't mean you can't catch bass, it just means we change strategies.

Here the bass fisherman that knows how to handle a plastic worm is going to put lunkers in his boat. In deep water plastic worms are probably more effective then all the other lure combinations combined. Another great choice here is the jig. Both lure choice are extremely effectively in very deep water (and at any depth for that matter) at targeting shy bass.

4. Surface fishing: Ah the favorite technique of bass anglers, nothing gets the heart pumping more then the excitement of surface fishing for bass. Watching a bass nail a fishing lure on the surface is breath taking and I don't know an angler alive that doesn't get excited just thinking about it. Surface lures run the gamut here and there are a lot of choice from soft plastic floating baits to wood or plastic plugs that twitch, wobble, chug, and sputter. Going through all the techniques in how to fish surface lures is an article all on it's own but finesse in working these surface lures is the name of the game.

That's the basics of bass fishing lures secrets and how to choose the best bass fishing lure for the job. The point to remember here is there is a time and place for every fishing lure. If you want to maximize your potential to catch big bass then you need to use a lure that was designed for whatever situation you may be fishing in. There are good lures and bad lures, good times to use them and poor time to use them. But having a solid understanding of the usage a lure was designed for an its place will go a long way to help you choose the correct fishing lure the next time you open your tackle box.

Now obviously there is a lot more to bass fishing then understanding lure choice and having a well stocked tackle box. For more information on bass fishing check out bass fishing secrets.

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Bass Fishing Fantasies

By Martin F Rogers

There are hundreds of thousands of urban fishermen that don't have the time or where-with-all to escape the everyday pressures, at least once a year, in order to go fishing at a remote location. These seemingly unfortunate individuals have to contend with late night fishing fantasies which gives enough relief to get them through the next day or work week. Why fishermen, and now ever increasing fisherwomen, are lured to the stalking and catching of different fish species around the globe is still a mystery. Some do it for the companionship of others and some do it for the natural high that a successful fishing trip ignites.

I have been predominantly fishing in urban waters for over 33 years. The first quarter of my fishing "career" was filled with polluted water and massive amounts of disappointment. The only real success was when I accidentally caught a carp or two. I am happy to say that those days are behind me and they can be behind you as well! There are thousands of urban bodies of water in this Country which have been around for thirty or more years. These municipal ponds and lakes have been stocked at one time or another and has had very limited experienced fishing pressure over the decades. These under utilized fishing holes can give the average fisherman hours of enjoyment, while satisfying the powerful need and desire that is created by the thought of setting the hook on a hog or two.

There are some important points and basics that must be kept in mind when fishing in some of the urban park district and municipal waterways. The first is that a very high percentage of them are no more than four feet deep and that sinking lures and weight infested baits are a complete waste of time. In fact, most of the presentations should be sinker free unless the weather dictates differently. For example, if it is windy and you are using soft plastics, then a small sinker 10 - 12 inches from the lure might be appropriate. Speaking of soft plastics, it has become common knowledge to me and my urban fishing buddies that since the average depth of our fishing holes is less than five feet, there is no need for fast sinking lures such as jigs, diving crankbaits or even Carolina rigs. It is imperative that the urban fishermen remember that the typical structure in park district ponds and lakes are old boots, shopping carts and many other un-naturals. When using a deep diving or other sinking lure, the fisherman will spend many hours and dollars simply getting snagged and eventually losing these expensive lures.

These unusual structures that are found in urban bodies of water however are perfect for catching big bass and catfish. This all can get very confusing, but if you learn to use finesse baits such as a Rabbit Hair Wacky Bass Wacky Worm or a K&E Basstopper, you will see your number of catches and size of your average catch soar. Finesse fishing by most is characterized as the scaling way down on line and lures in regards to size and weight. I used to agree hook line and sinker, but the bottom line is, finesse fishing is defined as the use of slow moving, slow sinking baits that can be presented to fish, in a host of different environments. This method of fishing takes place in one to 7 feet of water which is perfect for the urban fisherman. Once you have mastered basic finesse fishing techniques in your local pond or lake, your next planned, long distance trip will be much more productive and rewarding.

There are several reasons why it is important to learn how to fish weightless soft plastic lures and I will attempt to share them with you here. First of all, many urban bass and other fish enjoy hugging the banks that have tall grass. Many park districts have a one foot rule which states that the park district maintenance staff can not cut the grass closer that one foot from the water. This might have to do with safety concerns for the person cutting the grass. In any event, big bass love to hang out in these areas and many days they will simply sit motionless, waiting for a bug to accidentally fall into the water.

Small sunfish do the same which offers the largemouth another feeding opportunity. The best approach to these areas is to quietly walk down the bank and stop about 20 feet from the tall grass. Don't cast right next to the grass since the bass and other fish are facing towards deep water in order to make an ambush on whatever looks appealing. If there is a lot of food competition in the lake or pond, many times the larger fish will eat first and ask questions later since their first priority is to get to the meal first. After you make a cast about three feet from the shore line, in front of the grass, remember to stay motionless for a few seconds. Many times the bass will hit as the finesse bait sinks slowly to the bottom.

When you fish this way completely around the lake or pond, then you can begin the second round and this time cast six to ten feet out from the shoreline. Eventually you will find what depth the big bass are hanging out in and then you can change your presentation if need be. Don't be afraid to use large baits for bucketmouths. The urban fish will be happy to see the different offerings especially in competitive waters. In order to use large lures in these urban bodies of relatively shallow water, make sure that the lure is of the floating variety and when it is reeled in only goes beneath the surface for a foot maximum. I have caught large bass on musky lures this way in some very unlikely spots in the Chicago Land area. People think that I am crazy fishing these ponds and lakes this way, but I seem to do much better than the average fisherman. Don't just fantasize about catching big bass when you are stranded in an urban setting. Get out there and stick a few hogs and you will soon realize them.

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Bass Fishing Tactics For The Everglades

By John Carll 

Being ignorant about something is not the trouble. The trouble is the unwillingness to learn something. So, get rid of your inertia and read this article about everglades bass fishing.

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Along the bionetwork of Florida, throughout the state, including over at the Everglades anglers join to catch some of Florida's largest bass. Florida has the highest recorded bass record in all states. Anglers join in the sunny region to participate in saltwater and freshwater adventures throughout the Everglades.

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Anglers often use live bait, crankbait, spinnerbait, poppers, crayfish, frogs, etc, to catch bass. Most anglers will use charters and guides to learn bass fishing techniques, which inform them how to catch redfish, bass, snook, tarpon, etc.

Along the shores of Marco, Sanibel Islands, Naples, etc, anglers join with guides to fish throughout the waters. Florida is the land of Ten Thousand Islands, which surround the well-known Florida National Park, near the Everglades.

Throughout this area, anglers enjoy fishing at Lake Okeechobee, which is one of Florida's most famous large bass fishing waters. The lake is at the Everglades, which in its water are a surplus of specks, bluegills, peacock, largemouth bass, and more.

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Waters around Florida's region include camping grounds for your convenience. In addition, fishing camps surround the area, which include Roland Martin's fabulous Marina. Anglers join here to catch trophy fish, sport fish, game fish, fly-fish, etc. Guides provide boat rides.

Artificial lures, live bait, rods, reels, lines, and related fishing equipment is provided as well while touring the anglers throughout the Everglades in Florida.

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Florida Everglades and surrounding waters produce forage, oysters, snook, etc, and each species is found at lakes, brackish rivers, backcountries, bays, springs, clear rivers, etc. At the mushy areas, most of the fish are aggressive. You will need heavy rods, correct lures and lines to battle the feisty creatures.

The aggressive bass use battling strategies to evade hooks, which the bass will swiftly escape fishing lines if you are not prepared.

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Everglades has a selection of sister waters. The nearby fishing holes include Lake Toho, Butler Chains, and Harris Chains, which connect to Kissimmee Chains. Walk in Lake, St. John River, and various other lakes are in Florida region as well.

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Using guides will provide you the tools you need to catch Everglades's largest bass. The guides offer benefits, which these licensed men and women are trained to handle fishing needs. In Florida Everglades, you may encounter copperhead snakes, alligators, or other dangerous species.

Guides know where the dangerous species hang, therefore use guides if you are new to bass fishing.

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Florida bass fishing has made Wildlife Charts more so than any other body of water in the world. In Florida waters, the largest bass are caught each day. Game fishing, tourneys, sports, hobby, fly rod, and other adventures take place annually as well.

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Florida Everglades has a selection of Tarpon, Snook, Walleye, Muskies, Smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, peacock bass, black bass, and more. The Muskies are difficult to catch, therefore learn fishing tips to land you a Muskie. Be ware however, Muskies will find harder than common bass to escape hooks.

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Many of Florida's bass reach up to 10-pounds. Surrounding bodies of water, including lakes near the Everglades are listed as followed. Walk in Lake, Lake Toho, Lake Okeechobee, Stick Marsh, Lake Kissimmee, Lake Ida, Central Lakes, Lake Osborne, St. John River, etc.

How to catch crappie, bluegill, etc while fly-fishing:
If you want to catch bluegill or crappie visit Lake Okeechobee. The Everglades will take you where the world's, largest bass swim. If you enjoy fly-fishing, you may also want to scan the areas around Kissimmee Chain, where Florida's largest bass hide beneath rocky reef, weed beds, weed lines, timber, boulders, etc. Lake Toho is near Walk in Lake, which bass also swim these waters. Over at the Stick Marsh near Florida Everglades you will enjoy the latest productions of bass fishing. In fact, bass are swimming high and low in these waters, often in schools.

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Spring Bass Fishing - Catchin Them Goin to Bed!

By Joshua Paul Smith

Cold fronts disappearing, green grass returning, flowers blooming, and groundhogs dodging their own shadow are all sure signs that Spring is near! Warm days, cool nights, maybe even a St. Patrick's Day pinch or rumors of chocolate bunnies. These bring back so many memories of childhood, growing up in a rural farming community in north-central Florida.

There was one more sign that would mark the start of a new season without a doubt. Trucks, pulling boats, lined up at the boat ramp on the east shore of Lake George FL at the butt-crack of dawn, beginning the first of many quests of the year for that trophy largemouth Bass. Highly elusive and instinctual, it's by far the most coveted freshwater fish that has ever graced the "trophy wall" of any angler.

Bass fishing in this area my whole life, I was fortunate enough (because of favorable climate conditions) to fish for this species all year long. Notably, the action would significantly increase as the water temperature made it's turn upward. Along with that change in water temperature came an increase in vegetation, the start of the bedding season, and rightfully so, an increase in fishing pressure.

The southwestern shore of the lake would always experience the rise in water temperature first. This was due to extended exposure to the sun. As the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, this area of the lake remained exposed from sunrise through the hottest parts of the day. Lake George is also 9 miles wide at it's narrowest point, separating Marion and Volusia Counties. Lakes of smaller volume will have the same result, but in larger bodies of water the change will be more drastic and remain that way for an extended period of time.

It was on this southwestern shore that bass would begin preparing "beds" for laying their eggs. Now, by beds I mean a small pocket in the sandy bottom usually located in less than 3 feet of water. The female and male bass will take turns fanning with their tails to create this shallow indention in the lake bottom. After both prepare the bed it is now left to the female to maintain it and ultimately lay her eggs in it. There will only be one "sow" bass and up to 4 or 5 "buck" bass occupying one particular bed. Of course the males compete for fertilizing rights, as the female stays close to protect her prize nest.

"Okay. Enough with the biology lesson," you say? Well, to understand this fish you must know why it does what it does. You find this out and "where" this fish are at this time of year becomes pretty easy to determine. Even then, only certain presentations and bait will be the most effective in landing one of these fish. Now, on to locating these critters!

I recommend scouting an area like this thoroughly before you plan your "fishing trip." A smaller, light vessel makes it much easier to navigate the shallows. I recommend a flat-bottom aluminum boat, Carolina Skiff, or skip jack. One with a poling/spotting platform is also quite handy. Poling around the shallows will take a while but it ensures that you don't spook fish and possibly ruin their bedding areas. If in grassy, highly vegetated areas, or covered in lily pads, look for wide, open pockets within these areas. Then keep an eye out for 2-3 feet circles of white sand with a pocket in the middle of it. A good pair of polarized sunglasses does the trick for sighting these areas through the glare of the water's surface. Active beds can be identified by their freshly "fanned" appearance and when approached stealthily, you can usually see the female bass on the bed. Pay attention to this as it is important to only fish active beds. Fish that are spooked off the bed will return later when the threat decreases. After finding active beds mark them with a small buoy about 6 feet away from the bed so you don't disturb it. This will make it easier to find these areas when you come back with your rod and reel!

Now let's talk about bait and tackle for these fish. There are hundreds of artificials, live baits, and other tackle that frequent a bass anglers tackle box. The first instinct of the traditional bass angler is to tie on a rubber worm and dance it in front of the big-mouthed monster! When in fact, the last thing on the female bass' mind is feeding. She is protecting her eggs from the dangers of underwater life. The most effective bait to catch her is known as the bullhead minnow, or pimephales vigilax. The bullhead is a natural enemy of the Largemouth Bass. It's primary food source is fish eggs. They absolutely love the bass beds and in turn, the bass utterly despise the bullhead! It's the perfect bait for the job!

Remember earlier when I spoke of the "sow" and "buck" bass? Well, time for one more biology lesson! The female will be bigger than the male bass 90% of the time. She will also be the most lethargic. As mentioned before, her feeding has slowed greatly and her energy has been conserved for breeding purposes. The male bass on the other hand, are quite frisky, a traditional Spring characteristic! They are usually the first fish caught off the bed and the strike will be violent and explosive! They usually range in size from 2-6 lbs. The female is the one with the girth and weight that would look awesome above your mantle! Be patient and never leave the bed until you have caught at least two fish.

A medium action rod no shorter than 6 feet in length, a spinning or bait-casting reel equipped with 14lb test (min.) fluorocarbon low visibility line is optimal for best performance. The bullhead minnow should be rigged free line, on a 1/0 live bait hook, hooked under the dorsal fin. Make sure not to handle the bait in excess as this shortens the life span thus decreasing activity. You'll want to present the bait with a fragile, low splash cast directly behind the bed and reel up until you feel it drop into the pocket. Now wait...sometimes it takes a long time. The cast, your approach, or boat noise might have spooked the fish and you'll have to give them time to come back. As said before, the male will usually hit first like he's on a mission! The female bass, not into feeding at this point, approaches from a different angle. She will pick the bait up with her mouth, crush it to kill it, swim off the bed and drop it. This process takes just a few seconds and is very easily missed. The trick is to keep just a little slack in your line and watch your line closely. You don't want to rush your hook-set, but when you see the line move, count to three, lay into her, and hold on for the ride!

These methods have been used by bass guides for more than 30 years and have proven themselves as a high-return freshwater fishing tactic. Remember that the bass guides themselves have devoted long hours in perfecting their own means within this method and it comes with large amounts of field research and determination. There are people who pay big money to have someone hook up a bullhead minnow and set them up on big bass hot-spot. So to all of you bass guides, I'm sorry! The cat's out of the bag! Now to you readers, get out there and catch the bass of a lifetime! To you dads out there, take your kid fishing. All of my experience can attributed to my father, who knew the importance of taking his son fishing. Some of the best moments in my life were spent with worm guts on my fingers, and laughing with my dad and uncles as we pulled in the fish.

I hope that this was helpful to all of you fishermen and I hope to see you out on the water! Keep fishing!

"Give a boy a fish, you feed him for a day. Teach a boy to fish, you feed him for a lifetime."
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Successful Bass Fishing Techniques

By RG Bear

When was the last time you went to the lake or the river to catch bass and came home empty-handed, with nothing to show for the event except a sunburn and heavily growling belly that has been waiting all day to be fed? This is not a rare phenomenon for the large number of anglers who try to outwit this seemingly dim-witted fish. In fact, it is the norm for most of the "wannabe" fishermen who do not go prepared and at least take a gander at current conditions and the habits of the elusive Micropterus psalmodies (largemouth bass). Sometimes it is just as hard to figure out how to catch the fish as it is to say its real name! So we shall now discuss a few successful bass fishing techniques so that you will be more prepared the next time you decide to go one on one with the largemouth.

First you must check the weather. Not for you and your buddies comfort, but there are certain conditions that will make your lunkering more successful. If the weather is bluebird sky sunny, you will have a more difficult time catching fish - of any kind! But it is not impossible to find and catch the fish if you know where to go. In the warmth of the spring and early summer watch along the shorelines for pea gravel banks and overhanging trees and brush that is growing in the edges or has fallen into the edges of the water.

In the spring the fish will be trying to find a good place to spawn, and there are times during this period that the males and females will become much more aggressive from trying to protect their beds, and later on their fry and fingerlings. Also in the summer, especially in the heat of the day, the fish will become more lethargic and will be harder to catch, for they will feed when the sun is not as high. This is for two reasons. First, because of the heat and generally high pressure during these times it is a natural time for the fish to rest. Most of the time they will feed at dawn and at dusk when the heat of the day is not such a factor. Second, they have better cover and more chances of being safe while finding a meal. Shadows play a role in their safety, so follow the edges of them, and let your hunting party find the safe zones that the fish are in.

Another thing you have to be aware of to be successful with bass fishing techniques is the condition of the water. If you are fishing a lake and there has been rain recently the fish will be closer to the banks, hopefully catching clear water run-off which will a lot of time carry food for the fish to eat. If the body of water you are fishing is clear and cool, and the sun is shining brightly, the bait you choose should be light in color and shiny, if possible. When everything is bright in the light, the brighter you make the bait the more likely it will outshine everything else and be more obvious to the fish. The choice of bait is more of a personal choice, for the more comfortable you feel with a particular type of bait, the more you will throw it and the better you will be with using it, so the more fish you will catch with it.

Just remember that if the fish are shallow and feeding you will need to put the bait where the fish are. This means using top water - the spinners, buzz, and rattle baits to name a few. If the skies are more cloudy, match the tone of the bait color to the shade of the clouds, the darker the day, the darker the bait.

If the lunkers are deeper in the water, you have to use baits that will go deeper and stay down so as to tantalize (or aggravate) the fish that are on the bottom. Plastic worms, jigs, and any other baits that tend to stay on the bottom work the best. You still have to match the tone with the light availability; if you are fishing in the dark, such as night time, remember that basic black is not only good for funerals!

For the fall and the early winter months the fish are really reacting to the weather patterns, since they are not spawning they will be trying to prepare themselves for the sluggish time of winter. Fish are particularly sensitive to cold fronts entering an area and will feed heavily in the days and hours before the front comes through. As soon as the front goes through they will stage themselves deeper and be much harder to catch, so more patience (as well as more clothes) are a necessity at this time. The same baits will work at any time of the year if they match all the other conditions prevalent and the time.

Winter is just not the time to fish. It is cold outside. The fish will be cold to handle, that is if you should catch one. Your rod will freeze up from the droplets on the line you have been reeling in from the water. They freeze the rod eyes closed and you have to keep clearing them out, You have to watch the weather for ice and snow. And if there has been any ice and snow recently you have to make sure that there are no slick spots on the ramp that could accidentally ruin a good fishing trip! (Not to mention a perfectly good truck and boat.)

One of the most important things to remember is that fish are very opportunistic eaters. Even if it is the worst conditions for fishing that have ever been, there is always that one cranky fish that is having such a terrible day that he decides to impale himself upon your hook. Hopefully it will be the 12 pounder that you can get some good pictures of - you know you will never catch a fish like that unless you are by yourself - no backup to prove you weren't just hallucinating from the bad can of Vienna sausages that were left in the boat from last year! Successful bass fishing techniques are not hard to remember. Just don't forget that no matter how good you get you will always have to have PROOF!

Fishing has always been a big part of my life, both for food and for recreation. It is such a great family pastime, but it is no longer the enjoyment that it once was. Take a kid fishing, it's good for all of our futures! If you enjoyed this article, stop on by http://itsallaboutthebass.blogspot.com for more information and stories about bass fishin'! http://itsallaboutthebass.blogspot.com - to keep the sport alive

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