I am really into bass fishing, can u tell me what lures you used that were effective and how u presented them?
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Learn how to fish a plastic worm. It is the one most effective bass getter of all time. Also, spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and jigs. Although none of these are as effective as plastic worms, they will catch fish. B.A.S.S. has a monthly magazine that is very informative. It can be found on most news stands.
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For Bass, best live baits are nightcrawlers and leeches.  No Lake Trout in NE.
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I've got three go to baits.\n1. tube bait rigged weedless with no weight(drive 'em nuts)\n2. Jerk bait (red fin, repala)\n3. rattle trap (nuff said.)
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Definitely.  Top-water, 10" worms and noisy baits work well.  Most bass fisherman overlook night fishing.
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With me i think the big baits help weed out the smaller fish,But its not a guarantee you will catch huge bass on them.Try to find what the bass in your lake you fish are feeding on,Here in california bass feed on trout in the winter and early spring .then as the water warms up they start to feed on baby bass,small bluegill and shad.If your catching alot of smaller bass try upsizing your bait.I like using 12-16" plastic worms when targeting big bass and also swimbaits,thats the new trend in big bassing these days.remember Elephants eat peanuts..So dont be afraid to use that smaller bait especially if it resembles the forage in your lake,many big bass are caught all the time on smaller baits .\ntight lines,\nBrian
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I used a small spinner for large mouth bass. It is tricky though. You can get caught up on the lilly pads. After a few times though you learn to stay away from them. I also like to use little neon plastic worms, the fish are attracted to them on bright sunny days. Well good luck.
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The scent really makes the bass keep it in its mouth longer.  I've caught thousands of bass w/o scent and thousands w/ scent.  I'm sure you've done the same.  The main thing w/ scent is that it'll keep the lure in it's mouth longer which really gives the angler more room for error.  Once you're a seasoned bass fisherman, you know when to set the hook w/o an attractant.  I've made several attractants w/ stuff around the kitchen and they've worked quite well.  \n\nI'm not going to say either way, a seasoned fisherman can catch them w/ or w/o attractant.
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I have had the best results with a Rebel Pop-r.  I have caught largemouth on the bone colored pop-r's as well as the brightly colored ones.  At night, I have had good results with a Arbagast Hula popper, as well as a Jitterbug. Both in black.  Heddon also makes a good lure called the Spook, which is retrieved with the "walk the dog" technique. If it is a windy day, with a ripple on the water, try a Heddon Torpedo.  As with all topwater lures, cast the lure near cover, and let it sit, until the ripples dissipate.  Then try different retrieves.  Fast slow and in between.  Let the lure pause every few pops, and usually that is when the bass will strike.  When they hit the lure, wait until you feel the fish pulling on you line, and then set the hook.  I have tried different topwater frogs, and the best in my opinion is the Bronze eye.  Its hooks are better placed and result in 75% more hook up when you get a hit.  I have found that most other topwater frogs have poor results.  The fish will hit them, but the hooks only set properly in 20% of the bass that take the frog. Have fun, and tight lines.
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I have found that the best retirieve to catch bass would have to cast it out as close to weeds, or logs, or rock cover as you can, keep your rod tip up and you line taut.  Let the worm sink and usually you will get the hit on the initial fall.  If not, let the worm sink to the bottom.  Then give the worm a few tugs, very small tugs, remember, you have to make it look real, so huge tugs make it look like a super worm, and may result in a hit, but, not many.  After you have given 2,3 maybe 4 little tugs on the worm, let it sink again.  I have found that most hits occur as the worm is falling.  So it is a must to keep your line taut, or you won't even feel the strike.  You must also keep your eye on your line where it enters the water.  Sometimes, you don't feel the hit, even with a tight line, but you will see your line either twitch, or move off to one side or the other.  Be ready to set the hook.  I prefer the YUM dinger in the 4 inch model and 6 inch model, in the watermelon seed color with gold flakes. They have a small slit in the worm to hide the hook in, resulting in easier, and better hook-ups.  Bill Dance once said "Any color and size of worm is good, as long as it is 6 inches and purple."  Try watermelon seed first, it seems to work everywhere.  Purple, black, red, and watermelon seed  also seem to work well.  But you have to experiment to find a good color. Here are a few sites to get you started.  I also have found that if the YUM dinger doesn't work, the YUM 6 inch ribbontail usually does.  If niether of those work, I try the YUM hawgtail, and almost always catch bass with 1 of the 3.  I would be lying if I told you that these three soft plastics have not improved my catch ratio per fishing trip, than any other plastics, and lures combined. I have found that using worms, I have found that it makes little difference on the water condition, when fishing a worm.  I have caught bass in muddy water, clear water, and in between with a worm, as well as at night. Bass have a "sensor" called the lateral lines. The bass can feel the worm before they see it.  In fact the largest bass I have ever caught was caught on a YUM dinger, at 2 a.m. during a full moon. But I have also had good bass at night when it was cloudy out. I prefer to Texas rig my plastics, most always wieghtless, on a 1/0 worm hook.  Have fun, and tight lines.
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Every year, more bass are caught on plastic worms than all other baits-lures combined. Learn how to fish them for consistant catches. Any size or color of plastic worm will catch bass as long as it is 6 inches and purple. Baitfish and crawfish imitating crankbaits work well as do spinnerbaits, and jigs. For consistant catches though, the old plastic worm is tops.I also agree with grumpyoldman, you have to keep your hook wet.
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You'll get 1000 different answers to this question. I stick with 3 baits year round. My #1 is the hank parker classic spinnerbait 3/8 oz chart/white with the colorado/indiana blades,#2 is the electric grape 7" power worm and #3 is the 6" black/blue tail power lizard.These are the only lures i ever take with me and 9 out of 10 times i outfish every other guy on the lake.Good Luck
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I'm not really to sure. But today I found this great site with tons of info about bass fishing. If thats what your looking for click the link below.  You may want to check it out anyway, it's a real good site. Go down on the page and click either on the left or right to view the different articles.
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Oh my dear lord, I thought you would never ask!!!!! YES, and much cheaper, as well as much better!!!  Try the YUM dinger.  They come in 3,4,5,6,7 and a 9 inch splittail model.  I prefer the 4 inch watermelon seed color, with gold flakes.  They are impregnated with LPT, Live Prey Technology. And the scent never washes off.  I have drastically improved my catch ratio per trip using these stick baits.  Technically they are not worms.  Fish them just like you fish a senko.  I prefer to texas rig them and cast near cover.  The tail has an irresistable wiggle action, that draws great strikes.  They are made with a hook slot, that allows for better, as well as more hook-ups.  I should be a spokes person for thier company, because I stand by them so much.  Give thenm a try, and if you aren't happy let me know.  If nothing works, I throw a dinger, and 99% of the time I get several fish. Plus they hold up better than senkos.  Usually I can catch 2-3 fish on 1 dinger, as compared to the 1 bass with senkos.  I have never tried the split-tail models, and I'm sure they are quite different.   You can also fish them wacky style, but I have better results with them rigged texas style without any added wieght.  Tight lines.
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i lived and fished their, remember your in deeper water so you may need a longer steel leader, do not use the nylon for your leader go to a store buy Thar steel leader kits wire,barrel ls, crimping tool. that set up is your friend. and do not be afraid of asking another fisherman pay attention and watch the success full ones. all so if you are rigged properly, and using the right jig,spinner,bait etc. if still not catching change your hook size people come their and use the largest hooks not necessary. and have fun, it is so beautifully there. god bless good luck.
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Bass Pro Shops!\n\nThe best selection, best prices, &; if you're in a hurry, they overnite-ship!\n\nBut, honestly; the BEST bait I've ever used, for Carp, is to "Sight-Cast" a small piece of white-bread, squeezed into an air-less dough-ball on your hook! You can "Chum" them up, with bread-pieces, first; if they are hard to see.\n\nSuper-cheap bait; & ANY trebble-hook will work!\n\nP.S.  Carp SUCK, as "Food-Fish"; but, they put-up a WORLD-CLASS FIGHT, on light-tackle!\nENJOY!!!
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I lived in Jacksonville, Florida all my life. My bass-club had a tournament out of Talquin in the late 90's. \n\nI think you should be throwing 7 inch Berkley "Power-worms" in "Red Shad/Green Glitter" or "Camo" colors.\n\nTry a 1/4 OZ "Titanium" spinner bait with "GOLD" willow-leaf blades and a "red/chartreuse" skirt. \n\n"Hank Parker's" "Classic" spinner-bait works TOO!\n\nThe guy who won that particular tourney put his trolling motor on at a brisk pace, threw spinner-baits until he found fish, then slowed down and thoroughly worked the area with "Power-worms",( he ended up wining over $600).\n\nAlso, try the new "Senko" 5" stick bait in "cinnamon/black/Merthiolate tip" color. I have heard this bait works VERY well "walked" across weed tops and weed-lines.\n\nIf all else fails, try "downsizing" your line diameter("Berkly Fireline" size 4/10), using a "spinning" reel, and throw 1/8 & 1/4 OZ, "Beetle-spins" with curly-tailed bodys in "Black body/silver blade" or "Chartruese body/ gold blade". \n\nIf you find a concentration of "spooky" Bass, try throwing a "Yum" "Zellamander"(no weight), Texas-style rigged, "water melon/red-flake" color.  \n\nCast to wood! Cast along weedlines! GOOD LUCK!
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If your using terminal takle go with wax worms.\n\nIf you want to through lures use a 1/8 oz. Wordens Rooster tail; jigs tipped with wax worms work really well. \n\nThere is a jig put out by GRIZZLY JIG COMPANY, http://www.grizzlyjig.com/html/grizzly_jigs.html, O strongly recommend them. The rigging method for  these is easy. Take a crappie rod or any ultralight is fine, and put on a slip bobber. Set the depth at three feet attach two jigs, one at the bottom and another at 2 feet.  Cast to where you want it an dlet it go to work . These usally get hit on the sinking motion so it is easier if you are on a dock or using a crappie rod or in a boat.