Alright, let’s talk about them blade baits for bass, you know, the shiny things you throw in the water to catch them fish. I ain’t no fancy fisherman, but I’ve caught my fair share of bass with these things, so listen up.
First off, what are these blade baits anyway? Well, they’re just hunks of metal, shaped like a fish or somethin’, with a hook on ‘em. They wobble and flash in the water, makin’ the bass think it’s a tasty snack. Simple as that.
Now, how do you use ‘em? You gotta get them things down to where the fish are, right? So you cast that thing out there, let it sink to the bottom. Bam! Right on the bottom. That’s where them big ol’ bass are hangin’ out, especially when it’s cold.
- Cast it out.
- Let it sink.
- Hit the bottom.
Then, you gotta jig it. You know, lift your rod up and down, make that bait dance. Not too hard, not too soft, just right. Two or three feet up, then let it fall back down. That flash and wobble, that’s what gets them bass angry and hungry.
Them fellas on TV, they talk about “presentation” and all that fancy stuff. I just say, make it look lively. You want that bait to look like a scared little fish trying to get away. Bass, they like an easy meal, you know?
When’s the best time to use these blade baits? Well, I reckon when the water’s cold. Real cold. Someone told me fifty degrees or somethin’ like that. The colder the better, they say. Especially in the fall, when them bass are fattenin’ up for winter. That’s when you can really catch a bunch of ‘em.
Now, about your fishin’ pole… you need a good one. Not too short, not too long. Just right for jiggin’ that bait. And a reel that works good, you know? I ain’t got no fancy reels, just somethin’ that lets me bring them fish in without too much fuss. I use a casting reel myself.
Some folks say you gotta fish these blade baits different ways. Drop shot this, jerkbait that. Deep divin’ this and that. Umbrella rigs and all sorts of contraptions. Me? I keep it simple. Jig it on the bottom, that’s what works for me.
I heard tell of folks using different colors, too. Silver, gold, chartreuse… I don’t know about all that. I stick with what I know. Shiny things catch fish. That’s all there is to it.
So, let me tell you a story. One time, I was out on the lake, freezin’ my tail off. Water was cold as ice. I threw out that blade bait, let it sink, jigged it a few times… Wham! Felt like I hooked a log. But that log started movin’, and boy, did it fight! Took me a good ten minutes to reel that big ol’ bass in. Weighed about five pounds, that one did. Made my whole day, I tell ya.
And that’s the thing about blade baits. They can catch you some big fish, even when it’s cold and the fish are supposed to be sluggish. You just gotta know how to use ‘em. Get that bait down there, make it dance, and be patient. That’s the secret.
So, there you have it. My two cents on blade baits for bass. Ain’t nothin’ fancy, just plain ol’ fishin’ sense. Now get out there and catch some fish!
Remember, keep it simple, keep it on the bottom, and keep jiggin’. That’s how you catch bass with blade baits, ya hear?
One more thing, don’t be afraid to try different things. Every day is different on the water, and what works one day might not work the next. But if you stick with it, and you learn how to use them blade baits right, you’ll catch plenty of bass, I guarantee it.
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