Lures For Bass Fishing

Knowing the best lures for bass fishing can make or break a fishing trip. You don't need to use them all, but you should have a good assortment of at least a few of them in your tackle box. 

1. Shallow running crank baits. Crank baits are bass fishing lures that are thrown out and reeled back at varying speeds. Shallow runners return at depths of one to three feet. They are good for finding bass near the surface of the water. Pause them occasionally to make them look more life-like.
2. Medium running crank baits. These will usually run at depths of five to ten feet. They are good bass fishing lures for finding fish that are suspended a few feet below the surface. Try alternating reeling them in fast and slow. Once you get a bite, continue with the speed at which you got the bite.
3. Deep diving crank baits. These lures for bass fishing will help you locate bass that are in waters ten feet deep or more -- even below 20 feet. Bass may go deep on cold days. A deep diver will help to flush them out. If it is cold, try a smaller lure and run it slowly.
4. Floating crank baits. These lures will quickly rise to the surface when paused. They are good for checking varying depths as the bait floats to the surface. Keep track of what depth you get bit and return.
5. Suspending crank baits. These bass lures are good for pausing the bait momentarily without it rising back to the surface. They stay at whatever depth you stop cranking and may entice an undecided bass to bite.
6. Spinner baits. Spinner baits have a device that spins as the lure is pulled through the water. The spinners come in varying shapes and colors. They are one of the most popular lures for bass fishing because they are so versatile. Try reeling them fast, medium and slow. Also, try letting them fall in the water and jerking them periodically.
7. Senkos. Senkos are worm-like bass lures that fall slowly. They have a motion that gives them the kind of action that drives bass crazy. Throw them out and let them fall, and then wait awhile before bring them in. Do that by slowly pumping and jerking them, then letting them sink again.
8. Flukes. These bass fishing lures resemble baitfish. They are very popular because they work well. Throw them out and let them sink to the bottom, and then slowly pump them back in.
9. Top water lures. Tops are great in the early morning or in the evening. They also work well in shallow water. Throw them out and let them sit on the top awhile without moving them. Then give them a twitch. Vary things up by alternating the twitches in one to three jerks each time. Repeat the process until the lure has returned. If there is a bass in the area, you will know it.
10. Jerk baits. Jerk baits usually look like sticks. The bass fishing lures are thrown out, and then allowed to sit for a moment. They are returned by jerking motions that may be soft, hard, fast or slow. Once you find the right method that attracts bass, stay with it until they no longer bite.