When bounced on a drop shot rig it can mimic a dying baitfish or a fleeing crustacean. Smallmouth key in on this and can consistently be caught. For a good drop shot, bait scent is key and the Roboworms have a salt release system that tricks fish into holding on longer. When crawling a drop shot this can put more fish in the boat giving you time to feel the bite. For colors, I prefer the margarita mutilator for goby or crawfish imitations and the pumpkin punisher for shad and shiner imitations.
A standard trick worm is around 6 to 8 inches and these have caught me a fair share of bass but nothing compared to the 4 ½ -inch finesse worm. This small worm is subtle with a slight bit of movement that piques the interest of bass of all sizes. If you want to catch a lot of fish, this is a good bet to do so. Don’t be fooled, this small bait can catch some tanks.
This proved to be plus in the surf, as wave action alone was enough to pull a Bomber under and get it wobbling seductively. At night, surfcasters barely turn their reel handles when working a Bomber. Every year new rods are developed to match up with the latest trend or technique developed to fool the fish. Professional anglers tend to stick to one brand of rods, depending upon who sponsors them. But they’re not going to choose a rod that hinders their ability to perform.
I also find that if you flip it over and rig it upside down it has a much tighter action similar to a fleeing baitfish. Whether fished as is or as a trailer, I make sure to always carry some Keitech Swing Impacts with me. Stroud said black bass are biting small Zara Spook top-water lures, Pop-R top water lures, grubs and tube baits. David Powell at the lake office said crappie are biting jigs tipped with a piece of live worm. Focused Fishing Guide service reports black bass are hitting top-water lures good one day, slower the next.
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A small plastic worm on a drop-shot rig is good to use 25 to 35 feet deep along gravel points or above tree tops at bluff ends. Fluctuating temperatures, pressure systems, and conditions all impact fish patterns and feeding habits. A good angler should have a wide variety of lures to choose from depending on the conditions to consistently catch fish. As a general rule of thumb, moving baits like swimbaits and crankbaits work well on windy days, whereas finesse-style baits are suited for more clear water shallow applications.
Your best bet is to match the worm color to what the fish are eating and you’re on the way to catching fish. Angler Mike McBride said black bass fishing is good on a variety of lures including top-water baits early. Hook, Line and Sinker in Bella Vista reports black bass are biting in shallow water on crank baits or jig and pigs at all Bella Vista lakes. Crappie are moving into brush in and around the main lake channel. Try for walleye by trolling crank baits or a jig-minnow combination. For black bass, try top-water lures at sunrise or sunset in the backs of coves.
Some anglers may think that pro bass anglers have some secret stash of custom rods that aren’t available to the public, but that isn’t the case for most. Top rod manufacturers, such as St. Croix, Denali, G. Loomis, Daiwa, and Lew’s have many grades of rods to deliver performance at all price levels. The pros will pick from those same selections you can buy off the rack at your local tackle store. The only drawback to this rod is in the hook keeper, which is placed behind the reel seat. This puts the crankbait along the rod’s handle when it is being stored, which could be an issue if you reach for the rod absentmindedly. I tend to hook the crankbait to the reel face, so it wasn’t an issue for me.
Since then, the jerkbait market has been flooded with realistic options, but the Megabass still reigns king. I find the action of this bait sets it apart from others. Fished slowly, it can trick the most pressured bass into eating which is crucial in tournament situations. But when bass are schooled up and chasing bait, the lure fishes just as well with a fast retrieve. The bait has an erratic swimming action, due in part to the perfect balance, that mimics a fleeing baitfish.
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