Why do fish bite lures?

Simply put, there are three main reason why a fish will strike a lure or bait; they are hungry (a feeding strike), they become agitated or perceive a threat (a reaction strike), or they are defending an area (a territorial strike).

How do I know what lure to use?

Choose lure size according to the tackle you’re using and the species you’re fishing for. In general, choose smaller jigs and grubs when fishing for panfish (bluegill, sunfish, crappie, perch) and larger lures such as spinnerbaits and crankbaits when fishing for bigger fish (bass, walleye, and pike).

What is the best time for fish to bite?

Generally speaking, the best time of day to catch fish is in the reduced daylight hours from dawn until 2 hours after sunrise and from 2 hours before sunset until dusk. During these windows, light is reduced, prey becomes more active, and water temperatures cool allowing fish to more freely hunt for food.

What is the best bass bait?

Nightcrawlers, leeches, shad, bluegill, and crayfish are all effective bass baits—although this method of fishing doesn’t allow for an active retrieve you can achieve with lures.

What are bass biting now?

Crankbaits, lipless crankbaits, and jigs slowly dragged across the bottom are all effective on deep, early-spring bass. Bass moving toward spawning coves will stop to feed at isolated cover such as rocks or fallen trees. Even old weed patches from last year will hold fish.

Why do lures catch the same fish everywhere you fish?

There are a handful of lures that will catch fish no matter where you’re fishing. Because although these fish might live in different types of water, they’re all very similar in how they feed. They all want easy meals and can’t resist what appears to be an injured baitfish.

What do bass like to do when fishing?

When the fishing weather gives you a shining sun, bass like to hold tight to cover and wait for meals to come to them. To catch these lazy bass on sunny days, go with a bottom bouncing bait like a jig or Texas rigged soft plastic. Flip and pitch your bait to the base of cover and be ready for a bass to hammer it.

How many lures do you need for bass fishing?

Whether you’re fishing for bass in a lake, or redfish, snook, or trout on the flats, here are three lures that can catch all of these fish: But although lures are important, they’re not as important as fishing where hungry fish are.

What is the best bait for bass fishing?

If bass are feeding on shad, throw a silver colored crankbait or swimbait. If small minnows are the main forage where you are fishing, a dropshot rig with a small plastic may be your best option. One of the worst downfalls for bass fisherman is being “one dimensional.”