Alright, let’s talk about the best bass lures for shore fishing, you know, the kind you use when you’re standing on the bank, not in a fancy boat. I ain’t got no boat, so I know a thing or two about this.
First off, you got your jigs. These things are great, real simple. Just a hook with some lead and maybe some rubbery stuff or feathers. You can get ’em in all sorts of colors, but I like the bright ones, easy for the fish to see. You just toss ’em out there, let ’em sink a bit, and then jig ’em up and down. Works like a charm, especially if you’re near some weeds or rocks where them bass like to hide.
Then there’s them crankbaits. These look like little fish, you know, with a hard body and a lip that makes ’em wiggle when you reel ’em in. They dive down deep, so they’re good if the fish are hanging out down below. I got a few that are kinda beat up, but they still catch fish. That’s what matters, right? Don’t need no fancy new stuff if the old ones still work.
Now, plastic worms, those are somethin’ else. They’re soft and wiggly, and the bass just love to bite ’em. You can fish ’em all sorts of ways – Texas rigged, Carolina rigged, wacky rigged – I don’t know all them fancy names, I just hook ’em on and throw ’em out there. Sometimes I let ’em sit on the bottom, sometimes I twitch ’em a little. You gotta figure out what the fish want that day.
And don’t forget about spinnerbaits. These got them shiny blades that spin around and make a flash, attracts the fish, you see. They’re good for covering a lot of water, just cast ’em out and reel ’em in. I like to use ’em when it’s a bit windy or the water’s a little murky, helps the fish find ’em.
- Jigs – Easy to use, good near cover.
- Crankbaits – Dive deep, look like real fish.
- Plastic Worms – Bass love ’em, versatile.
- Spinnerbaits – Flashy, good for covering water.
Then you got them swimbaits, look just like little fish swimming along. Some got joints and wiggle real nice, others are just one piece. I seen folks catch some big ol’ bass on them things, but I ain’t had much luck myself. Maybe I just ain’t usin’ ’em right, or maybe them fish around here are just too smart for ’em. Who knows?
Now, where to get all this stuff? Well, I usually go to the local bait shop, ol’ man Johnson runs it. He’s got everything you need, and he’ll tell you where the fish are bitin’, though sometimes he’s just pullin’ your leg. But I heard tell you can get lures on that eBay thing too. Never used it myself, I ain’t too good with that computer stuff. But my grandson, he’s always on it, maybe I’ll get him to show me. He says they got “Sea Bass Fishing Lures” on there, though I’m after the regular bass, not them sea fellers. But a lure is a lure, right?
Anyways, the best lure really depends on the day and where you’re fishin’. You gotta try different things, see what works. And don’t be afraid to ask around, them other fellers fishin’ might know somethin’ you don’t. That’s how I learned most of what I know, just by watchin’ and listenin’. And a little bit of luck don’t hurt none neither.
One more thing, them little jigs, like two or three inches long, with the plastic tails, they’re great for catchin’ all sorts of fish, not just bass. Bluegill, crappie, shellcrackers, they all love ’em. Just put ’em on a small hook, like a sixteenth or eighth ounce, and count it down to however deep you think the fish are. Simple as pie, and it works. I caught a mess of fish that way last summer, enough to feed the whole family.
So there you have it, my two cents on the best bass lures for shore fishing. Hope it helps you catch some fish. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go get my gear ready. Sun’s comin’ up, and the fish ain’t gonna catch themselves.
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