When it comes to picking the best bass fishing lure, there are a multitude of options and it can be tricky understanding just what makes a certain lure the best bass fishing lure available today. What we'll be doing in this article is covering some of these options to help you make an informed decision about which lure to use when you next go bass fishing.
Value or Quality?
This is a battle that many a bass fishing enthusiast has, do you go for the more popular and cheaper type of lure when deciding on the best bass fishing lure, or a less popular, more expensive lure? To me, it is not about how much you spend, but more about understanding the correct technique to use based on which lure you use. The best bass fishing lure for you will effectively be the one that you understand the most. An example of this would be the Rattling Crankbaits. These are certainly one of the most prominent lures and they will likely enable you to catch your fair share of bass, however if you don't throw your crankbait near to the bass, you are kind of wasting your advantage here. Bass quickly get mesmerized by the Rattling Crankbaits, but not if they are too far away.
On the other hand, a cheaper option would be going for plastic worms. In terms of what makes the best bass fishing lure, these are certainly up there and they are amongst the most commonly used lure in Bass fishing and indeed can be the most effective form of bass fishing lure available today, if used appropriately. If you go down the route of using these plastic worms be sure to go for the 6-7 inch worms when targeting the largemouths. Another important factor is the colors you choose. We would recommend bring a range of colors with you.
Location Factors
A common pitfall in bass fishing is using the wrong size and weight for the location in which you are fishing. For example, in shallow water, use something like the Series 1 XS (for eXtra Shallow). This would also make sense when you have other obstructions such as logs and or vegetation. There is nothing worse than getting knotted up in underwater obstructions.
Be Organized
It never ceases to amaze me when I see Bass fishers out there who appear not to have spent any time considering what they need, and even less time packing their tackle box before they leave. Situations on the water can change from time to time and ensuring that you have a range of lure with different colors and weights and sizes is an important factor. What works one day doesn't necessarily work the next day and so it pays to be organized and be prepared to experiment a little. As a rule of thumb, bring more than you think you will need and you won't go far wrong. So I hope you can see that when choosing the best bass fishing lure for you, it's almost as much about you and how organized as anything else.
