Bass Fishing Lures that Catch Fish

There's nothing worse than sitting for hours at a fishing spot you know is hot and catching no fish. Trust me, I've been there many times. However, there's usually something you can do about it. You have to take into consideration the time of year, the day's weather and how the fish will be reacting to each. Also, you need to know whether or not the fish are spawning. Fish, and bass in particular, respond very differently to different lures. You need to know which ones work best in each of these conditions and make the most of them. These lures are a few that I've had the most success with in catching bass.

The Hula Popper is a topwater bait made by Arbogast. It about an inch long and looks a little like a baby bird. It's a hard plastic lure with a soft plastic tail and attracts fish by "popping" it across the water, making a splash that will catch the attention of fish. The Hula Popper is great during the summer months, and is available in a number of colors. I have personally had a lot of luck with the white/red, yellow/red, and black/white combinations. They are fairly inexpensive, and I recommend stocking up on a number of colors.

Daredevil makes the best spoons I've ever fished with, hands down. While they make many different sizes, colors, and varieties, there is only one that you will need to catch bass. Look for a red one with a white stripe down the middle. It is especially effective during spawning, and takes little to no technique to catch fish. While it is also extremely effective for catching pike, it is one of the best bass lures I've ever come across. Daredevil is what I recommend, but I've also had a lot of success with other brands. The important thing is the color. Also, don't use one that is too big. An inch is about the perfect length.

I've had a lot of success with live bait, too. Nightcrawlers on a hook with a bobber about a foot up to line work wonders on a hot, lazy day. Also, various colorful plastics can catch a lot of bass. You have to experiment and see which ones work in the spot you're fishing under which conditions. Bass are tough fish to catch if you don't know your bait, so make sure you do.