Bass Lures - Effective Summer Bass Fishing Lures

Bass Lures - Effective Summer Bass Fishing Lures

In this article I'm going to list some of the most effective summer bass fishing lures. I'm listing these lures in no particular order seeing as how "the best" bass lures are the ones that work best for each individual angler. Everyone has their favorite bass fishing lures; the point is that you might not have some of these effective summer bass fishing lures in your tackle box/bag. If you don't have any of these bass lures available you probably want to add them.

When water temperatures rise above the mid eighties bass fishing can become much more difficult. Bass (especially largemouth bass) prefer water temperatures from the mid seventies to the mid eighties, and when the temperatures rise above the mid eighties bass fishing can become tough.

A great way to combat high water temperatures is to fish in the early mornings. This is when the water will be the coolest and cloudy days and rainstorms can help with the water temperatures as well. During the summertime it's also a great idea to go fishing when there is the least amount of activity on the water. Once all the toys come out, bass fishing can become all but impossible on many lakes and reservoirs.

So what are the effective bass fishing lures that you need to know about and have access to in the summer?

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Top Water Baits - These baits can perform best during the mornings and evenings during the hot days of summer. There are many different varieties of top water bass lures that are effective and some of the best are frog imitations and soft stick baits. Frog imitations such as the rebel Teeny Wee Frog can be extremely effective during the summertime.
Shad Imitations - During the summer months many lakes and reservoirs are full of Threadfin Shad. These bait fish are a staple food source for bass all year, but especially in the summertime. When it comes to bass lures one of the most effective is the KickTail Minnow. Of all bass fishing lures available today, this may be one of the most effective. Shad imitations are a must for any tickle box/bag.
Slow Falling Plastics - Plastic worms and grubs are excellent bass lures in the summertime. After your early morning fishing and the day (and water temperatures) start to heat up bass will move to deeper cover. Throwing soft plastics at these bass can be a very effective technique. At this time of the year many times strikes come as the lure is falling, so the less weight you can use the better. Slow falling plastics can be a great option in the summer.

If any of these bass baits aren't in your fishing repertoire I would add them. These bass lures are all effective when fishing during the dog days of summer and will help you experience more bass fishing success. Just remember there is nothing that will help you bass catching ability like spending time on the water fishing, so for God's sake get out there!
The Best Bass Fishing Lures

If you are new to the world of bass fishing, this article is for you. In it I will discuss some of the more popular and effective bass fishing lures on the market. If any of them aren't a part of your bass fishing repertoire, they should be added sooner rather than later. These are some of the best bass fishing lures available to bass anglers.

If you were to list the "top ten" bass fishing lures, the lures listed below would most certainly be on that list. Which one is the best of all of these options? It's impossible to say, because at the end of the day the best lure for bass is probably different for every angler.

Try all of these options and find the one that feels and works the best for you. The point is that there is no "magic" formula when it comes to fishing. Spend as much time as you can on the water and before you know it you'll have your own "favorite bass fishing lure".

The Plastic Worm - The plastic worm is certainly one of the best known lures used for bass of all time, and for good reason. There are many ways of fishing a plastic worm from the 'Carolina Rig' to the 'Wacky Rig'. The plastic worm market has been revolutionized by the Berkley Company with there development of Gulp and Alive products. These fishing baits look and perform just like plastic and have been impregnated with fish attracting scents. Many anglers say that these products even out fish live bait.

The Crank Bait - Crank Baits are any bait that is cast out and reeled in and imitates a bait fish. Crank Baits come in every size and color imaginable. They biggest key with crank baits (in my opinion) is that they appear as lifelike as possible. You want your crank bait to look like the forage that the bass normally eat. One of the best bass fishing lures that imitate a bait fish is the Kicktail Minnow. Some others would include the Shad Rap, the Bagley Killer B, and the Bomber Model A.

The Top Water Lure - Top water lures are very effective for bass. They key to using a top water fishing lure is to make sure that they water is completely flat. The more the water that you're fishing is like glass, the better for top water fishing. One of the most popular and effective top water bass lures of all time is the Jitterbug. Some others would include the Heddon Zara Spook and the Rebel Bumble Bug.

The Spinner Bait - Spinner baits are a great fishing lure for these fish. These lures work well for all types of bass. The important thing is to match the size of the spinner bait to the bass that you're fishing for. In other words if you're fishing for smallmouth bass use a smaller spinner bait, largemouth bass use a larger spinner bait. The point of the matter is that spinner baits are one of the best bass fishing lures available.


As I said earlier, the lures above are some of the best fishing lures that can be used for bass. If any of them aren't in your tackle box you probably want to add them. All of these lures will help you catch more bass on your next fishing trip.
Best Bass Fishing Lures

Bass Fishing can be easy at times, but sometimes the conditions can be a bass fishing killer. The time of day also plays a big role in your attempts to catch that trophy Bass you been dreaming about. Bass can be lazy during the midday hours, but come early morning and evening, the Bass become very active strikers, and if you have the best bass fishing lures in your arsenal, you'll be ready to fill up your stringer.

In this article I will share the best lures that I rely on during my bass fishing trips. At the end of this article I will disclose my top and most proven bass fishing lures, that I've caught some trophy Bass with, and a few Pike too.

The lure type will depend on all the factors, such as the water depth, the clearness or muddiness of the water, and how much water obstruction there is, such as fallen trees, seaweed, and lily pads, the weather, and the time of day. All are major factors, but with each I have found certain lures to work well, no matter the distractions.

Cloudy, high muddy water, common after heavy rains, usually keep anglers away. The flood waters may flow hard, and the water looks like chocolate milk, but I find Bass fishing in these conditions can be extremely challenging, but rewarding if you have a feel for where to look for the bass.

The best spots to fish during these conditions are the spillovers and the flooded areas., near trees and debris. Bass will sometimes scurry into these chasing the littler fish, who escape the fast flowing current. I have found that plastic worms are pretty much worthless in these conditions. Because the water is extremely murky you lure choice must have a shine to it, and it must make noise. Shinny silver or white medium spinner baits are a perfect choice for these conditions. They create a perfect sound, plus the shininess will be enough for the Bass to locate and strike.

Spinner baits work okay in clear water conditions and during daytime hours, lazy bass need something to get their attention and spinner baits work well.

In very weedy and debris filled water, during late morning to early evening, I find that a Plastic Weedless purple worm works best. This Weedless lure allows you to get into the thick of the weeds or pads, just enough to draw out those idle or nesting bass. These are good choices in the water is unsettled.

Don't forget a good ole worm and bobber, does a fantastic job during the daytime hours.....

Now I stated earlier that I would disclose my most productive best bass fishing lure. The only thing about this lure is that there are only periods of the day that it works the best, plus the water must be calm.

My most Productive Bass Lure is: A Black ¾ oz. Jitterbug....

This lure has caught me some monster bass in the state I live, which is Michigan. The Jitterbug works best just as the sun is rising and the sun is going down. I have latterly reached my limit many times in a matter of minutes, strolling near the shores edge, casting the jitterbug next to shore and reeling it in. The jitterbug does just that, it jitters across the surface of the water, making a popping sound, leaving a trail of bubbles behind. What I love about the Jitterbug is that it is a top water lure, and love watching the fish jump up out of the water as they take the bait.

A major downfall to the Jitterbug is that if the water is not calm, I tend to not have good results with it.

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