Two crankbait subtypes during early spring fishing are deserving of special note: Lipless crankbaits : Compact, slab-sided lures with internal rattles that sink and can be retrieved at various depths Square-bill crankbaits : Shallow-running plugs with a square diving lip ideal for deflecting off cover Why They Work Crankbaits trigger reaction strikes with their wobble, vibration, and propensity to deflect irregularly off cover
Top Lures: Where to Use: Over hydrilla, lily pads, or scattered grass Points, docks, or flats with shad presence Calm mornings or overcast days Pro Tips: Use braided line (4065 lb.) for frogs Let the lure sit after cast, then twitch subtly Pause between pops or walks thats often when bass strike Jigs Jigs are not my go-to lure when bass fishing but for many anglers when summer bass get finicky in the summer heat jigs are their choice
Its stopping, starting, twitching, bumping and moving around
Dropping your reel can shift parts inside
An open face reel lets you cast the distance, handle the fight, and adjust your drag easily
