| When it comes to bass fishing, whether the target is | | | | bass. Soft plastics are certainly among the most |
| large or small mouth bass, what are the best bass | | | | effective baits when it comes to bass fishing. Many |
| baits available to anglers? In this article this question | | | | manufactures are now manufacturing soft plastics |
| will be explored and some of the most effective | | | | out of biodegradable materials and impregnating them |
| baits for bass fishing will be outlined. These baits are | | | | with fish catching scents to make them more lifelike. |
| certainly not the be all end all when it comes to bass | | | | These softy baits are even more effective bass |
| baits, but they should certainly be a part of any | | | | baits. Some of these soft baits would include: |
| serious anglers repertoire. | | | | Berkley's Gulp and Power soft baits. |
| If any of the below baits aren't in your tackle box I | | | | 3. Crank Baits - There are many different types of |
| would suggest adding them sooner, rather than later. | | | | crank baits on the market, but more the most part |
| Along with these baits, it's important to remember | | | | these baits imitate bait fish and have their place |
| that there is no "bait" that will help you catch bass | | | | among the most effective bass baits. Many bass |
| like spending time on the water fishing. There is | | | | anglers fish crank baits exclusively. Some of the most |
| simply no substitute for experience, when it comes | | | | effective crank bait choices would include: Floating |
| to fishing so the more time you can spend on the | | | | Rapala's (which can also be used as top water baits) |
| water, the more successful you will become. | | | | and KickTail Minnows. |
| In any case, let's get down to business, shall we? | | | | 4. Live Baits - Many bass anglers forget about live |
| | | | bait when it comes to bass fishing and this is a |
| 1. Top Water Baits - Both major species of bass | | | | mistake. Live baits such as minnows, mud puppies, |
| (largemouth and smallmouth) are voracious feeders | | | | and sunfish are extremely effective bass baits. Live |
| and are susceptible to top water baits. Top water | | | | worms even have their place when it comes to bass |
| baits are best employed in shallow water during early | | | | fishing, especially in river and stream situations. |
| morning and late evening periods when wind is | | | | Remember, smallmouth bass are often found in the |
| minimal. Catching bass on top water baits is | | | | flowing waters of rivers and streams and a live |
| extremely exciting and in my opinion as enjoyable as | | | | worm in these situations can be great bass bait. The |
| fishing gets. Attempting to 'set the hooks' too soon | | | | bottom line is that live baits have their place among |
| is a mistake many bass fisherman make, so being | | | | the most effective bass baits. |
| patient after a strike is key. Some of the more | | | | All of these bass baits are effective choices when it |
| effective top water baits would include: Zara Spooks | | | | comes to bass fishing and should be a part of your |
| and Pop-R's. | | | | bass fishing repertoire. They all have their place in |
| 2. Soft Plastics - Soft plastics such as plastic worms | | | | various bass fishing situations and are certainly among |
| have long been known as effective bass baits for | | | | the most effective baits for bass fishing. |
| largemouth bass and twister grubs for smallmouth | | | | |