| Bass fishing is the most popular of fishing sports | | | | bass that choose to feed close to the surface of the |
| across the world not only in the United States. | | | | water, in the mid region or very deep. These baits can |
| However in the US, some of the most popular Bass | | | | be of both variety lipless or with a lip. These lures are |
| fishing events are organized during the summer | | | | shaped to look like minnows and attract the bass |
| months and the best spots are always from Oregon | | | | when they are ‘cranked’ or spooled back by |
| all the way to Taxas. The tournaments and derbies will | | | | the angler. This action is what gives the lure its name. |
| find anglers of all categories participating, from | | | | 2. Swim Bait: As the name suggests this kind of bait |
| amateurs to professionals. It is important for the angler | | | | resembles the swimming action of a minnow. The bait |
| to know the behavior of the Bass and the kinds of | | | | itself looks like a minnow with the body streamlined. |
| lures that will attract it. It is also important to know the | | | | The shape of the Swim bait allows the bait to |
| habitat of the fish and the way to tackle it. | | | | duplicate the exact movement of live bait and is |
| A seasoned angler will know how to locate a bass | | | | colored to match the other live bait available in the |
| from the temperature of the water and the | | | | water. Swim Bait come with single hook fixtures, treble |
| surrounding habitat. Then judging by the food available | | | | hook or a series of hooks. |
| in the surround water the angler will decide to use a | | | | 3. Jerk Bait: This bait is also shaped like a minnow but |
| different lure that resembles some bass food that is | | | | weighs more than swim bait. The jerk bait is designed |
| not available at the location. This is a sure way of luring | | | | to return to the surface in a very irregular manner so |
| the Bass to ‘bite’. | | | | as to resemble the actions of an injured fish that is the |
| Lures change with the area that anglers fish in, the | | | | natural food of the Bass. It is a good lure to fool the |
| types of lures that are successful in luring the mighty | | | | Bass into attacking. |
| Bass are listed here The various species of Bass that | | | | Many anglers prefer to use live bait such as earth |
| will successfully be lured to the following lures include; | | | | worms, bees, flies and also pieces of fish that the |
| Both large as well as small mouth Bass, Spotted and | | | | bass is used to eating naturally. As you gain |
| Striped Bass, Peacock and White Bass. | | | | experience in Bass fishing techniques you will learn to |
| 1. Crank Bait: Irrespective of the depth that you intend | | | | make your own lures and also know which lure is best |
| to fish for bass in, Crank bait is a good lure to use for | | | | suited for the kind of bass you are angling for. |