Lures for bass
42 lures broken down one by one, plus the full bass strategy guide.
Chatterbait
Z-Man ChatterBait Jack Hammer: the chatterbait that settled the debate
The Z-Man Jack Hammer, the modern chatterbait reference — rigging, trailer choice, retrieve and colours for bass and pike.
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Soft frog (small water)
Gunki Bull Frog 100: the soft frog for finessing small ponds
How to fish the Gunki Bull Frog 100, the smallest soft frog in the lineup, Texas-rigged weedless over ponds and canals holding bass.
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Sinking/suspending stickbait
Sebile Stick Shadd: three ways to fish it, from the lake to the coast
Three techniques for the Sebile Stick Shadd sinking/suspending stickbait, from largemouth bass on a lake to sea bass on the coast, plus depth control tips.
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Finesse shad
O.S.P Dolive Shad: the Japanese finesse shad that swims on the fall
Why the O.S.P Dolive Shad's tail kicks on a free fall, and how to fish it on ned rig, weedless Texas or drop shot for bass.
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Finesse shad
Molix RA Shad: the finesse shad with three ways to rig it for zander
Jighead, drop shot or ned rig: how to rig and fish the Molix RA Shad, the scented finesse shad that works as well on zander as it does on bass.
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Soft plastic shad
Yum Money Minnow 5 inch: the American swimbait that dominates on zander
Hidden belly slot, weedless rigging and jighead weights for the Yum Money Minnow, from zander in Europe to largemouth bass back home.
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Crankbait
DUO Realis Shad 62DR: the tiny Japanese crankbait that casts a mile
Weight transfer system, running depth and rigging for the DUO Realis Shad 62DR, the finesse crankbait for zander, bass and perch.
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Soft plastic worm
Berkley PowerBait Power Worm: the worm that put taste to work for anglers
PowerBait's history, Texas and Carolina rigging, and why this scented worm stays in a fish's mouth longer than plain plastic.
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Spinnerbait
War Eagle Double Colorado Spinnerbait: the fix for muddy, cluttered water
The War Eagle Double Colorado Spinnerbait fishes where hardbaits fail — muddy water, weed, brush. Rigging, weight and retrieve breakdown.
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Soft craw
Strike King Rage Craw: the craw that kicks even on a straight retrieve
Rock, wood, weeds: how to match the Strike King Rage Craw's rig to the type of cover — the soft craw whose claws keep kicking on the retrieve.
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Popper
Rebel Pop-R: the popper that changed topwater bass fishing
Swim, retrieve and colours for the Rebel Pop-R, the legendary popper for bass and perch. How to work its signature "pop" correctly.
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Finesse soft plastic worm
Yamamoto Kut Tail Worm: the finesse worm for bass that have seen it all
Ned rig, shaky head and drop shot with the Yamamoto Kut Tail Worm, the cut-tail finesse worm for restarting the bite on pressured bass.
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Soft craw
Molix Vindex Craw: the soft craw with three ways to rig it
Jig trailer, Texas rig or finesse: how to rig and fish the Molix Vindex Craw, the dual-density soft craw for bass and perch.
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Popper
Yo-Zuri 3DB Popper: one popper, sea bass on the coast and bass on the lake
How the Yo-Zuri 3DB Popper crosses over between saltwater sea bass and freshwater largemouth bass, and what actually changes between the two.
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Jointed glidebait
Gan Craft Jointed Claw: the cult glidebait that started a movement
Gan Craft Jointed Claw explained — origin, sizes, rigging and retrieve for the Japanese jointed glidebait that converted pike and bass anglers alike.
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Lipless vibration crankbait
Cotton Cordell Super Spot: the vintage lipless crank that still holds up
Sizes, signature fall and retrieve for the Cotton Cordell Super Spot, one of the very first lipless crankbaits, still effective on zander and bass.
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Soft plastic frog
Booyah Pad Crasher: the budget frog that pops hard over lily pads
What sets the Booyah Pad Crasher apart from a premium frog, how to work its pop retrieve, and when to reach for something pricier instead.
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Topwater stickbait
DUO Realis Pencil: the walking bait whose knock triggers the strike
Sizes 65 to 130, the double knock system, walking the dog step by step: the complete guide to the DUO Realis Pencil for pike and bass.
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Soft weedless frog
Molix Sneaky Frog: the soft frog that goes anywhere in heavy weed
How to fish the Molix Sneaky Frog through lily pads and dense weed without snagging, and why delayed hooksets matter.
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Soft plastic shad
Keitech Fat Swing Impact 4.8": the Japanese shad that swims on its own
ElaZtech plastic, built-in salt, an action that keeps working even at rest — why the Keitech Fat Swing Impact 4.8" is a benchmark for bass and pike.
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Propeller topwater lure
Whopper Plopper 130: the propeller topwater that works on three species
Pike, bass, catfish: how to adjust speed and timing on the River2Sea Whopper Plopper 130, the most versatile propeller topwater around.
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Topwater walking bait
Heddon Zara Spook: the lure that invented walk the dog in 1939
History, walk-the-dog technique and the right tackle for the Zara Spook, the classic topwater walking bait for bass and pike.
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Vibration lipless
Strike King Red Eyed Shad: the vib that rips through grass clean
How to fish the Strike King Red Eyed Shad, the lipless vibration bait built for ripping through weed and drop-offs, for zander and bass.
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Jointed swimbait
Sebile Magic Swimmer 128: the lipless swimbait driven by speed alone
No bill, three jointed segments, a swim controlled entirely by retrieve speed: how to fish the Magic Swimmer 128 for pike and bass.
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Suspending jerkbait
Megabass Vision 110: the Japanese jerkbait that hangs dead still on the pause
Why the Vision 110 justifies its price tag, and how to twitch and tune it by season for bass.
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Jerkbait / light glidebait
Salmo Slider: the glidebait that zigzags instead of rolling
S-shaped glide, floating or sinking, which size to pick: the guide to the Salmo Slider, the go-to glidebait for wary pike and bass.
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Squarebill crankbait
Strike King KVD 1.5 Squarebill: the crankbait built by a champion to hit cover
Why the KVD 1.5 Squarebill deflects off cover instead of hanging up, and how to work it for shallow-water bass.
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Vibration lipless
Sébile Vibrato: the vibration bait built by an engineer, not a marketer
A compressed body and a through-wire core — why Patrick Sébile's Vibrato vibrates at any speed, and how to fish it for zander.
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Jerkbait / hard minnow
Bomber Long A: the classic jerkbait that's still catching fish
Twitch, pause, casting or trolling depth: how to fish the Bomber Long A, the historic jerkbait for pike and bass that hasn't needed to change.
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Soft plastic craw
Strike King Rage Tail Craw: the soft craw whose claws kick on their own
Flipping, Texas, Carolina and jig-trailer rigging for the Strike King Rage Tail Craw, the go-to soft craw for bass in heavy cover.
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Crankbait
Norman Deep Little N: the crankbait built to bump bottom
Real running depth, line diameter, and the bottom-contact technique that makes it work — everything on the Norman Deep Little N, bass fishing's classic deep crank.
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Finesse ElaZtech
Z-Man TRD (Ned Rig): the tiny lure that saves tough days
How to rig and fish the Z-Man TRD as a Ned Rig for finicky perch and bass. Jighead size, rigging steps, retrieve — the full guide.
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Suspending jerkbait
Yo-Zuri 3DB Jerkbait: the suspending jerkbait for wary predators
90 or 110mm, suspending with a multidirectional flash — how to work the Yo-Zuri 3DB Jerkbait for pike and bass in clear water, rigging and pause timing.
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Soft plastic stick bait
Yamamoto Senko 5-inch: the stick worm that invented the modern wacky rig
History, wacky rigging, fall action and colour choice for the Yamamoto Senko 5-inch, the stickbait that changed bass fishing.
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Chatterbait
Molix Compact Blade Jig: the chatterbait with the right thump
Weight, trailer, retrieve speed and stained water: how to fish the Molix Compact Blade Jig, the do-it-all chatterbait for bass and pike.
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Topwater prop bait
Berkley Choppo: the prop bait that pulls catfish up at night
How to fish the Berkley Choppo topwater for night catfish and bass — gear, prop mechanics, retrieve rhythm and colour choice.
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Suspending jerkbait
Rapala X-Rap Jerkbait 10: the jerkbait that rewrote the rules
Rapala X-Rap Jerkbait 10, 10 cm suspending jerkbait for pike and bass — depth, rigging, cadence and colours. The full breakdown.
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Soft plastic jerkshad
Zoom Super Fluke: the soft stickbait that mimics a dying baitfish on top
Weightless rigging, walking action, colour choice and common mistakes with the Zoom Super Fluke, the cult soft topwater bait for bass.
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ElaZtech shad
Z-Man DieZel MinnowZ: the ElaZtech swimbait that won't tear
How the Z-Man DieZel MinnowZ swims, rigs and holds up for zander, perch and bass — running depth, jighead weight, colour. No fluff.
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Crankbait
Rapala Shad Rap: the crankbait that never went out of style
SR05, SR07, SR09 — the Shad Rap has fooled zander and bass since 1982. Sizes, running depth, tying knot and colors, no marketing fluff.
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Finesse soft plastic shad
Keitech Easy Shiner 3": the finesse shad that keeps working dead slow
Material, rigging and jighead weights for the Keitech Easy Shiner 3" — the Japanese finesse shad that keeps kicking even on a near-standstill retrieve.
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Spinnerbait
Booyah Covert Spinnerbait: choosing the right blade and weight
Colorado, willow or tandem, 3/8 to 1 oz: the full guide to the Booyah Covert Spinnerbait for bass, blade by blade.
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