Bonus: Big Swimbait or Glide Bait Examples: Berkley Cull Shad, Deps Slide Swimmer 175, Megabass Magdraft Size: 5 inches to 8 inches Phases: Prespawn and post-spawn May is prime time for these big baits across most of the bass range
A slower ratio brings the bait towards the target for a few seconds longer before it deflects off the cover, giving the fish more time to realize something is off with their environment
For decades, anglers outfitted ice rods with fly reels or used plastic inline reels, like the traditional Scandinavian design of Rapalas Classic Ice Rod
Walking baits, poppers, and buzzbaits are all excellent tools when bass are actively chasing in the shallows or pushing bait against riprap or grass edges
Deciding on Bait and Lures The choice of bait and lures depends on the fish being targeted
The design feels robust and the materials have a hard-wearing quality to them