What are the best types of baits to use for largemouth bass fishing in the fall?
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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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Well, poo on "Report abuse".  I like to put some worms in a ziplock bag, spray with a garlic attractant, and then sprinkle in some garlic salt.  I only tend to use scents when the fishing is tough, but on a couple times, the bass really loved this mix.  On one occasion, on almost every cast for about an hour, I had around 20 bass hit my worm marinade.  Make this mix the night before you fish, so that the worms can soak in the flavor.  Keep in mind that bass attractants do not attract the bass, it only masks the odor of humans, and plastic to ensure a few extra seconds to set the hook, before the bass spits the worm out and you miss them.  If you really want to out-fish your hubby, get some YUM products.  They use an attractant that is built in to the bait, and works very well. I would suggest you get some YUM dingers.  Rig them texas style without any wieght.  Cast at the edges of any and all cover, and hold on to the rod, let the worm sink to the bottom as you pull the slack up with the rod tip, not reeling in any line.  I find most times, bass hit the worm after the initial "kerplunk", so keeping a semi-taut line will let you feel even the most subtle hits. But watch your line as well, because sometime you don't feel the hit, but your line will shoot off or move in one direction or the other.  If you don't get any bites on the first fall, let the bait sink to the bottom, and give it a few tugs, so the worm jumps about 1 foot off the bottom.  Usually bass will watch the worm, and this twitching will entice them to eat it. If it doesn't, hop it all the way back to you.  Don't tug to hard, or bass will be turned off, and know it's a fake.  I have drastically improved my catch rate using YUM dingers.  They come in 3,4,5,6,and 7 inch worms, as well as a 9 inch split-tail model.  I use the 4 inch and would suggest you get the same size, as well as a 6 or 7 inch size too.  I live in PA, and in this region, watermelon seed color works the best.  You should also try the YUM 7 inch ribbontail worm.  They work great also.  I have caught over 50 bass in the past month using YUM products, and would be lying if I told you YUM had nothing to do with it.  I think they have a great product for a low price too. When you buy them, also buy some Gamakotsu #1 size worm hooks.  They allow the worms to fall properly, and at a good and enticing rate.  Have fun, and trust me, with YUM, you WILL outfish your husband. Tight lines
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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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It depends on what you are fishing for, where you are fishing at, water clarity, water temperature, barometric pressure, and the amount of pressure on the fish.\n\nWorms are always a good general bait.... minnows and brim are usually on most larger fishes diets as well.  Catfish spieces like a good bloody liver, chicken, fish or just about anything.  Walleye and Large mouth bass have very similar diets.....\n\nThere are just alot of variables.... my favorite and best producer is a 7 inch grape curltail worm.... I prefer Berkley or YUM
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the flounder in jersey just go nuts over marabou jigs.You'll need light tackle,4 lb test is perfect, but the just cant resist an eighth oz jig. I like green,yellow white and grey jigs. Bass Pro has them real cheap.There is no need to tip them with bait.I'll guarantee if you try this you'll kill them.
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For Bass, best live baits are nightcrawlers and leeches.  No Lake Trout in NE.
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try cabelas\n\nhttp://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/index/index-display.jsp?id=cat20362&navAction=jump&navCount=1&parentId=cat20166&parentType=category&cmCat=MainCatcat20166\n\nalso bass pro shops\n\nhttp://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.SubClass?hvarDept=100&hvarEvent=&hvarClassCode=11&hvarSubCode=3&cmid=FILN_OS_FISHINGEQUIPMENT_SINKERJIGSHOTMOLDS
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-Jitterbug at night during warm weather\n\n-hula popper it the moring, anytime of year\n\n-try senko-type lures like the yamasenko or yum dinger and texas rig them...this is by far the best technique i have ever used\n\nhere are a few website you should check out to help you:\n\nhttp://www.insideline.net/2000/price-0708-00.html\nhttp://www.insideline.net/articles/gary-senko.html\n\n\nIf you want to buy some great lures , here are a few of my favorites: yum dinger, yamasenko, hula popper, anything by powerbait and Gulp, bass stopper magnum, anything by poorboys\n\nIf you want to buy a good rod, try a 6 to 7 foot ugly stik by shakespeare\n\nif you want great line, try Cajun line by Shakespeare or spiderwire (between 8 & 12 lbs would be best)...fire line isnt too bad either\n\nThe best hooks to use are Gamakatsu Offset shank worm EWG size 3/0\n\nhoes this help! best of luck!
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you might want to try dawn or dusk hours depending on the heat. soft plastics minnows or crankbaits for bass and spinners or live bait for trout.....try a slip sinker about 16 inches from you hook with a small split shot to hold it from sliding down then use half a mini marshmallow twords the eye of the hook then tip it with about 8 to 12 maggots might want to use a size 6 hook.. the marshmallow keeps the maggots up and out of the vegitation you can chage your depths with the small split shot. it also works with meal worms..
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To succesfully fill a freshwater takle box you will need the following: Hooks-some small for crappie,blue gill (sunfish) etc. some larger for Catfish - read the packages the should specify which hooks are good for which fish species. You will need some bass jigs and I recomend getting a Mepp's spinner kit. These kits usually contain several different types of rooster tail spinner baits and are excellent for crappie and blue gill fishing.\nYou should also look into getting some bait casters these are good for bass fishing. As all good takle boxes contain bobbers or corks whichever you decide to call them. You should get some different types of spinner baits and several different jigs just to mix things up a bit. After getting these thing you need to make sure you have some split shot and or some type of weight. 1oz weights will be good for most conditions but you may want to get several different weights ranging between 1/2 to 2oz. A good set of needle nose plyers is a must have-They have helped me out many times! A knife or pair of finger nail clippers is also good to have for little things such as trimming you string after tying on a hook (or a broken finger nail) They just come in handy. I always keep either water proof matches or a cigarette lighter in mine just in case and a package or two of crackers or some sort of light snack that way if I get into a mess of fish I don't have to leave when I get hungry. These are just a few things I keep in mine. I know I have more in there but I can't tell you everything with out looking.
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D Pole,\n\nI don't know exactly how to answer this question.  I've been an avid bass fisherman my entire life.  I think the best thing for you to do is to repost w/ a little more detail.  What is the clarity of the water?  What is the temperature of the water?  Are you fishing on a lake or in a pond?  Is there a lot of cover or are you fishing underwater structure?  Those are just a few of the things needed in order to accurately answer your question.\n\nHowever, if you're just looking to go out and try to catch a bass, I suggest a few lures.\n\nFirst, The plastic worm.  I'm fond of solid black, june bug, and tomato.  I always use ZOOM trick worms and finesse worms, but you are more than welcome to choose whichever one you feel best with.  To go a little more in depth, I'd texas rig it this time of year.  That is where you put a bullet weight right above the hook (I'd use a 2/0 Gamakatsu EWG Worm Hook).  Then you put the worm on the hook and cast into cover and just pop it along the bottom.  When you feel the fish hit initially, give him slack and when he starts to swim off w/ the bait, set the hook and enjoy.\n\nNext, the spinnerbait.  White or Chartruese or any combination of the two are deadly.  There are many different types of blade combinations you can choose, but that's another story.  Cast the spinnerbait near trees, underwater points, secondary points, pretty much anywhere.  You can slow roll it (steady reel) or do a stop/go method.  You can choose heavier spinner baits to cast farther and run it deeper through the water.  Lighter lures can be used to run inches below the surface of the water to catch bass when they've moved up in warmer water and are feeding heavily in the pre spawn period.\n\nIf you need anything else, don't be afraid to ask.
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for bait id say minnows and salmon eggs. they love 'em. for lures run spoons, spinners, rooster tails, even some rapala minnows will get eaten by the big ones.\n\ngood luck and leave a few for me!
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Definitely.  Top-water, 10" worms and noisy baits work well.  Most bass fisherman overlook night fishing.
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I think near the Wolf River there is some good stuff. As for black bass almost all over you can catch them.
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I have the best luck casting with buck-tail spinners.  That's what I have caught all mine on. Black/red.  I prefer the double blades.  Perch colored Inhalers are also great. Noisy top waters in the spring. We never fish with live bait.  If you have a Muskies Inc. chapter in your area I would recommend joining that.  The meetings are packed with information and there are people that will be willing to take you fishing to show you how to fish.  Also getting Muskie Hunter Magazine.\nHope that helps.
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I use #2 or #3 tru-turn hooks for small orlarge mouthh bass. The weight depends on how you are gonna fish. Either you are on the bank fishing or you are in a boat. I use about 1/8 oz weight. You have to see what works best for you.
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Once again this week live mackerel was the most effective bait for marlin and boats fished exclusively on the Pacific. \n\nTrolled lures in petrelero, blue/pink/silver and green/black worked well for the Blue Marlin, live bait (small tunas) for the Black Marlin and small brightly colored lures and Caballito for the Striped Marlin and Sailfish.