Tuesday, July 10, 2012

What You Should Know About Smallmouth Bass Lures

By Elinor Tran


Lakes and rivers that have a lot of structure such as sunken logs, rocks or piers tend to attract the moats smallmouth. If you are trying out new smallmouth bass lures, be sure to use it in areas such as those. Look to the shoreline to get an idea of what kind of water you are fishing. If the water is clear you can often get an idea just by looking in the lake water.

Bass are most active when the water temperature measures fifty five degrees. They spawn in shallow depths during the Spring. When it heats up, they are off to the deeper, cooler water where they are less likely to be found by pursuing fishermen.

Spinners such as a rooster tail are a good lure. If the water is clear use dark colored spinners. When the water is murky or dark use lighter colored lures such as chartreuse or yellow.

Using a fly along with a maggot or meal worm is very effective for catching bass and other freshwater varieties. Use a bobber and jig it around the piers or along a rocky bottom. You will be sure to get some fast action. Use different colors and you will also find yourself catching crappies, perch and blue gills.

Live bait is another favorite choice for fishing. Bass love minnows, crayfish and even worms. One method you can try is to use a setup with two hooks. Place the worm or crayfish on the bottom hook and the minnow on the top hook. You can test which one works best. It is often a good idea to move the bait occasionally.

A Mepps lure has long been a favorite of bass fisherman. They are sold in various sizes but the number one or number two sizes are best. Work the lure by casting into the structure areas or you can also troll with them. Teat out various depths by going slower or faster.

Smallmouth are a favorite fish for most fisherman. They are exciting to watch as they fight trying to break free and will often leap out of the water. Learn how to use the best smallmouth bass lures and you will have many days of exciting fishing in your future.




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