Of course the angler's presentation technique contributes as well. And the kicker? They're always changing. So, identifying any one lure as being the best for largemouth bass fishing is very near impossible. Changing conditions and individual lure preference plays to big a part. So choosing a largemouth lure is first a matter of identifying a lure category, such as spinnerbaits, crankbaits, topwater lures, jigs, swimbait lures, soft plastic fishing lures or spoons.
Plastic Worm. Every angler has their own opinion about a largemouth bass lure they consider to the best bass lure. Many involve catching bass with lures fished in the unlikeliest of places and under circumstances offering the least prospect of success. An ancient philosopher once said, "Luck never made a man wise". So, if consistent success catching largemouth bass is your goal, you should strive to learn all you can about the features and benefits of largemouth bass lure families and understand how they are best "presented" in specific situations.
In this article lure families that are "dependably", though not "absolutely", productive for catching largemouth are the focus. So here goes, the when, where and how to fish lures that are, at least in my opinion , the gold standards when after largemouth bass.
These are where you start. Once on the water you can "fine tune" your choice as to specific features that may best produce. These are such versatile lures that, as such, they rightfully take a place in the top four largemouth bass lures, especially for catching big largemouth bass. Why big largemouth bass? Because spinnerbaits are "quiet" lures, a feature which angler experience and studies show has a particular appeal to bigger, wiser bass.
Where bass hang out, quiet prey better fits their world. Spinnerbaits will also catch a ton of largemouth in shallow water. They are also excellent search lures. Because of their safety pin design spinnerbaits have a high resistance to snagging making them very good for fishing grass, brush, around logs and other cover that would devour crankbaits. The very places old bucketmouth likes to hang out. Soft plastic lures are so numerous in variety as to make choosing which to use as uncertain as deciding which flavor ice cream to order at Baskin-Robbins.
But my experience is that a plastic worm can increase your odds of landing largemouth better than anything else. And I mean a worm too. Not grubs, craws, lizards, tubes, flukes or any other of the many soft plastic lures. However, this lure is best presented by mastering the pitching and flipping tactics with your baitcaster. Beginners should practice the first 4 lures before moving onto the Bass Jig. Pitch this lure under hanging branches, boat lifts, or any other hard to reach cover.
Your deep water tactic, Lipless Crankbaits give you the power to target any depth. Letting this lure drop about 1 Ft. The rattling action pulsates as you rip up, calling in Bass from far and wide. This presentation is critical for deep water success as Bass are more dispersed and harder to pinpoint over expansive mid-lake structure.
Texas Rig the universal Finesse worm and tantalize Bass along the bottom. Rigging it up weedless style helps avoid snags and catches. Bounce this rig along the bottom with ample pause, letting the tail end wriggle around. Ideal for capitalizing on a revved up Bass bite, Swimbaits mimic the baitfish in scrumptious schools.
The opportunity to offer a Swimbait is when schools of baitfish, most importantly Shad, are noticeably schooling in your body of water. You can also use Swimbaits to search for Bass, but Crankbaits are the better option as a search tool in our opinion.
During the cold months, when Bass are deeper and more finicky, the Jerk Bait plastic lure is your deep water finesse option. This set-up will convince weary Bass at greater depths without spooking them. A lure that is characteristic of magazine covers, the Topwater Frog does serve a purpose in your Bass Box but should only be used under specific circumstances. The Frog lure is ideal for shallow, scummy bodies of water with lots of vegetation. Use it to pull Bass out from condensed cover during really hot temperatures.
Cast a Green, Yellow, or Black frog into veggie spots like lily pads in shallow water. Pump it along the surface and pause. Wait to set the hook on the second bite. Ed is a passionate fishing educator and owner of Tailored Tackle.
He loves to talk tackle and help folks learn to fish for the first time or for a new species. Ed loves to fish the Pacific Northwest with his wife Sydney and our office manager Walter golden retreiver.
Walt really runs the show Redfish, also known as red drum, spot-tail bass, and channel[ Love throwing an LVD crankbait out. Always a chance to get a decent catch with one of those on the end of your line.
Thanks for the recommendations Ed. Great info. Wacky wacky wacky. Best lure in the world. Nothing beats it. Seven foot medium lite Bass Pro rod, white. Another differing factor for crankbaits is the bill in the front of the lure. This piece helps the bait dive rapidly to reach bass-holding depths.
The longer the bill, the deeper the bait will run. Unlike lipped designs, lipless crankbaits are typically meant to sink to their desired depths. There are also options with small internal beads, which are designed to rattle and make additional noise to garner more attention. There are a broad number of styles available in this lure category to cater to various fishing conditions.
The name speaks for itself. Designed to be drawn along the top of the water, topwaters can create some exciting bass fishing moments. Because the fish attack from the bottom, they typically grab the lure with more aggression, even sometimes breaching the surface. There are a number of topwater bait styles available for anglers to choose from, such as buzzbaits that feature a water-churning blade, popping-style baits that push a lot of water, or topwater frogs, mice and other designs.
Topwater lures can be the most effective in low-light fishing conditions, like early mornings or late evenings. Anglers should also consider trying topwater lures in warmer months when bass are typically more active. The final lure style that every fisherman should have in their tackle box is some form of a soft plastic bait.
This category is very large and gives anglers an extensive variety of color and shape choices.
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