Plastics
Simple and little plastic baits are what you’re looking for. On the water, the baits should have a basic darting and gliding action to attract fish. You wouldn’t want any appendages that were floppy. Combine basic and small plastics with a 3/16-ounce jighead for the best results. Make them skim around the bottom of the pool quite quickly.
The plastic should sink to the ground as quickly as possible and should be light enough to not become bogged down by the grass. Using chartreuse to color the tails can give you a slight advantage, though you may opt to stick with more natural colors if you like.
Plastics are best fished with spinning tackle and 6- to 8-pound fluorocarbon line when the weather is warm. With light bait, a medium-action rod will allow you to cast further distances while also allowing you to release more line during the hook setting procedure.
Jigs
Jigs, which are designed to provide consistency in bass fishing, perform well in cold water. Jigs are unique in that they can be used in a variety of situations. Whether they’re drawn slowly off a break line 20 feet away or pitched comfortably towards lily pad stems, they provide a comfortable experience.
A jig is perfectly suited for catching crawfish or bluegill since it has the same profile as the fish.
In order for the jig to dive slowly into the frigid water, you must set a time limit. A 38 ounce upskirt jig is the most effective for this type of movement. Choose a chunky trailer that is not extremely lively in appearance.
Stick with jigs that are natural in color. Browns, greens, and possibly black/blue jigs might be the best choices in murky water. A few orange strands mixed with a green pumpkin trailer would be a lovely finishing touch. Bass frequently feed on small bluegills, so you may want to imitate them by coloring the jig tips in chartreuse to match the color of the small fish meal you’re attempting to catch.
Jerk baits
A suspended jerk bait can be used to catch smallmouth bass in the spring when the water is warm. You might even be successful in catching largemouth bass. A jerkbait that is realistically moving can be aided by the wind. The wind stirs up the surface of the water sufficiently to trick the fish into thinking they are biting into the genuine thing, even during the pause, because they would not be able to get a good look at the bait before biting it completely.
The wind also aids in the fishing process since it appears to place the jerk bait in a more predictable manner, causing the fish to congregate and compete for the lure’s attention.
When you bring a jerk bait fish to your fishing boat, it is quite evident that there are bound to be other fish swimming around with them, waiting for you to release the bait into the sea.
Because there is no acceptable cadence required to fish such lures, you have the option of being extremely variable in the amount of jerk baits you use between pauses and pause lengths. This allows you to be pretty creative with your jerk bait selection. Match the hue to the food that the bass are eating.
On dark and cloudy days, a jerkbait with a matte finish can be the ideal choice. In other cases, keep an eye on the bait at all times while it is being retrieved. If the cadence or color of the bait is not correct, the fish will simply follow the bait and not strike it at all. By removing the jerk bait split rings and replacing them with a snap, you can make color changes as needed. Isn’t it simple and quick?
Blade baits
A blade bait, despite the fact that it is merely a piece of metal, has the potential to be extremely effective. A blade bait can be fished in a short amount of time. When compared to other baits that perform well higher in the water column, it is more effective at attracting fish who prefer to hang out on the bottom.
You can begin with a blade bait by performing a basic lift-up motion until the blade appears to be vibrating, followed by a simple drop-back motion to the bottom. The majority of fish bites occur during the bait fall. It would be wise to start with a blade that weighs 38 ounces and is finished in either silver or gold. Replace the hooks with high-quality treble hooks or split rings to complete the look.
Lipless crankbaits
A lipless crankbait that rips through the weeds can be unbeatable once the fish migrate shallow, as it provides a quick and efficient method of covering a large amount of water. Cut the bait free with a braided line, which will allow you to glide across the grass with ease.
It is vital to have a rod with a slow action in order to prevent the fish’s jaw from ripping the bait out and pulling it out of the fish’s mouth while you are fishing.
Begin by rigging a red lipless crankbait and working your way up from there. Crankbaits are not all created equal, and this is true even in terms of their sound. Other times, a well-worn-in sound will entice fish to come closer. Occasionally, you may want to experiment with a variety of different baits in order to locate the one that works best for you.