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1. dumdum Says:
   October 20th, 2009 at 8:51 pm

   Here’s my take on the matter. The best lure is what the bass are hitting on in that particular body on water on that particular day at that particular time.Sometimes it will vary from day to day.For instance a friend fished a bayou with a buzz bait and slaughtered them two days ago. On that same day I was deeper water points in the main lake and slaughtered them on crank baits.Each of us had on the best bait for our particular fishing conditions.

2. Backwater Charlie Says:
   October 21st, 2009 at 12:25 am

   There isn’t a best bass lure. There isn’t a best line. There isn’t a best rod. There isn’t a best reel. There isn’t a best boat. It just all depends on you’re fishing conditions, and what you like in your fishing tackle. With a spinning reel and light weight line, i fish small 3-4″ plastic worms on a wacky rig to trigger weary bass. Get a pack of Bass Pro Shops Stick-O’s in 4″ size and you’re ready to go.
   Also buy a couple of bass jigs. Just $1.50-$5 a piece. Add a crayfish-type trailer for added attraction.
   Happy fishing.

3. The Wormist Says:
   October 21st, 2009 at 1:45 am

   actually, there IS a best lure for bass, it is called a plastic worm. more bass and larger bass are gotten on soft plastics than all other lures.
   there are a myriad styles and colors of these things as well as ways of fishing them. since you are using spinning tackle, start with a smaller senko rigged “wacky” style. when this fails to work, texas rig a 6″ worm with very little weight and a size 2/0 offset shank hook. use browns, red browns and tans. some bright flake specks in the worm won’t hurt.
   work it in on the bottom as slow as you possibly can. even slower. when the fish hits, you will either feel a tap tap tap or just his weight. immediately stop reeling except to remove ALL the slack out of your line and with your rod pointing toward him, let him tighten the line fully then you CROSS HIS EYES with your hookset.
   dropshotting is another effective style.
   all these styles of rigging are available by searching sites online and a pic will explain how to rig much better than the written word.
   many apologies for nixing anyone else’s answers but experience will tell.

4. pradco01 Says:
   October 21st, 2009 at 7:48 am

   From the article titled, “6 Lures For Shallow Water Bass” (see source) One lure you should always have tied on during spring is a lipless crankbait like the Xr50 or Xrk75. The most effective color patterns are either natural batifish looks like chrome/black or gold/black, but for clear water think pearl melon or oxbow. Royal shad or any of the red patterns also can be the ticket to success. One benefit of these sinking baits is that they can be fished at any depth and that they come through submerged weeds. When you feel the softness that indicates the bait is in the weeds, a quick twitch of the rod will pop it out, and this often triggers a strike.

5. pet_guy Says:
   October 21st, 2009 at 1:24 pm

   Man there are alot of answers for this question. Got to find what is the most natural looking but at the same time the most attractive to the bass. Though to tell you the truth if you can still find them. Alot of places may not carry them. You can buy them on some fishing sites on the internet. Its called a Lazy ike. The best dang bass lure Ive used ever. Caught a Largemouth 1.5 ibl. from the state record. O yea beleive it or not. So there alot of baits that work.
   Spinners
   Rattlers
   Spoons
   Rooster tails
   Lazy ikes
   Jig Worms

6. Gary Says:
   October 21st, 2009 at 3:26 pm

   I live in NC and love small ponds.The one I fish I have found that the bass enjoy a line green worn or tube. I have had one or two swing at a fly on the fly rod.I also have sprayed my worm with wd40. It acks as a good smell. Let me know what works for you and where you are at. Lots of luck.

7. del Says:
   October 21st, 2009 at 5:23 pm

   I recommend a light spinner bait like a rooster tail. They come in so many different variations and are very easy to use. Just cast it out and retrieve it rapidly. Bass love them.
   For the best sourc on Penn reels and Shimano reels, vist the link below:
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8. Gus Says:
   October 21st, 2009 at 9:44 pm

   I love to fish with any type of spinner bait. Be sure to add a trailer hook too. You will have to play with the blade combination as well. These lures will also catch northern pike and musky.

9. jeremy b Says:
   October 21st, 2009 at 10:11 pm

   i have had alot of luck with a worm made by zoom. it is a finesse worm and make sure you get the watermelon,purple glitter color,also try the pumpkin seed tube made by zoom.

10. bassmast Says:
    October 22nd, 2009 at 1:53 am

    I like using a crankbait and i usually catch a good bit on it or you could use some hawgcaller plastic worms and work it real slow in a steady pace enough to let the fish bite it.

11. Live to Fish Says:
    October 22nd, 2009 at 8:04 am

    There is no one single answer. Crankbaits, topwater, spinnerbaits, and worms all have their place.

12. Stacy Says:
    October 22nd, 2009 at 12:57 pm

    i’m not sure if its good for pond fishing. but my uncle uses a barney spoon.

13. allstar_ Says:
    October 22nd, 2009 at 3:13 pm

    small crankbaits and jerkbaits should work well for bass

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