Black bass lure: 5 lures for black bass to favor during the summer
Choosing the right black bass lure in the summer is not necessarily easy for a lure angler. The latter will need a variety of lure options to successfully target black bass in the summer, as the habitats they frequent during this period are varied. So as not to make a mistake in your choice, here are 5 black-bass lures to favor during the summer.
We are in summer and black bass fishing is in full swing. The water has warmed up and the sun is getting more and more intense. The black bass then decide to favor deeper or shaded areas, less hot and richer in oxygen.
They can be found during this period at different depths. From the surface in the morning and evening, to deeper water columns in the middle of the day. They can also hide in all kinds of structures. Under a boat, herbaria, water lilies or between submerged rocks and channels to name a few.
It is therefore essential that you are prepared to try different depths and different presentations during this time. That being said, here is a list of 5 black bass lures to use as a priority during the summer.
Topwater: the ultimate summer black bass lure
For us, the first lure to have in your box, especially in low light in the morning or evening, is a surface lure. Few things in black bass fishing are more exciting than using a surface lure at the start or end of the day. This fishing technique can reserve an unforgettable moment for a fisherman when the black bass explodes on the surface of the water to violently attack his lure.
Keep in mind that there are several types of surface lures. These include for example:
- A stickbait, a cigar-shaped lure that can be picked up in a back-and-forth motion.
- A popper, leurre de surface qui possède une tête concave. En lui imprimant des tirées sèches il imprime une gerbe d’eau à la surface.
- A buzzbait
- A frog “frog” made of hollow-body plastic.
All of these surface decoys can trigger the attack of this wonderful predator. Take advantage of it in cool, shady places without being afraid to insist for a long time. Think of the points of rocks, the docks of boats, the rip-rap along a dam or causeway, along vegetation or near a submerged piece of wood. These spots often have surprises in store.
The Jig: The lure to flush out the black-bass in crowded places
In order to target black-bass that shun warm waters and take refuge in deeper waters, near an obstacle, a break, submerged wood or under vegetation, the Jig turns out to be an excellent choice of lure d 'summer.
The Jig will allow you to go where other lures cannot go. Depending on the size of the medium, choose jigs from 3/8 oz to 1 oz through 1/2 oz.
Do not hesitate to accompany them with a trailer like a crayfish or a kreature with various types of appendages that float when the jig falls into the water column.
We personally favor dark shades such as black, blue, brown / orange or even green. White also helps to have a distinct color and can help you stand out from the crowd.
To jig for the balck bass in summer, simply throw it right into the structure or obstacle. Then, let your jig drop right into the cover and methodically bring the lure back while printing slow animations.
When you feel the catch of a fish in your rod, do not immediately. Leave a waiting time and quickly reel your thread to eliminate the slack and print a strong shoeing. Remember that you are fighting your fish in a crowded place. The goal is therefore to get it out as quickly as possible and to always keep the thread taut.
The Crankbait: The lure for deep waters
Another type of lure to use for black bass in the summer is a deep crankbait.
Crankbaits can run at any time of the year. But they can be especially beneficial in the summer when the metabolism is high and the fish are aggressive. Crankbaits allow anglers to cover a large area and quickly search for active fish.
In summer, opt for a crankbait going to great depths, from 2m to 5m. Crankbaits are a great way to target black bass in the middle of the water column. Feel free to try different speeds.
To succeed in this, you must first know the limit of the lure. The second thing to do is to consider the conditions. If the fish seem too aggressive, they can bite at high speeds. On tough days, slow down your animation or move on to something more subtle. Crankbaits are therefore an easy way to explore large areas, to try different depths and different strategies.
The use of a fiberglass will be optimal for fishing whole days with cranckbait without hurting the wrist.
Finding a black bass in the open water can be a tough challenge. However, this choice can pay off once you have found the speed and depth of swimming.
The Worm: the safe bet
When black bass becomes lethargic in the summer heat and stops biting most lures in the summer. One of the most famous lures in black bass fishing is the soft plastic worm or worm.
There are countless variations of worms. From small worms of finesse to medium sized Senko style lures to large twisted tail giants that measure up to 12 inches. In many cases, black bass anglers will use them with a Texas rig, carefully placing a Texan hook with the tip of the hook sunk into the plastic.
When accompanied by a sinker, worm fishing allows you to target any type of crowded place. From shady nooks around a thick stand of vegetation in the shade of a boat dock in the late afternoon, to bait work along the bottom on an offshore bump, it does There aren't many places a black bass can resist you. Even when the heat rises on a hot summer day!
The Spinnerbait: the all-terrain lure
The spinnerbais is a multi-species lure perfectly suited for black bass fishing in summer. It mimics a fish swimming in water while using vibration and flash to attract the attention of fish from a distance. Available in different sizes, shapes of palettes or skirt colors, the spinnerbait can prospect all types of depths and environments.
During the summer, we make the most of it by fishing in more or less deep water through the vegetation. Their noisy and brilliant presentation will very often trigger the attack of an opportunistic black bass hidden in this vegetation.
If the fish are not biters, we can add a trailer as for a jig. You can also use a thief hook to secure the catch.
With such versatility, it's no wonder the spinnerbait is one of the most popular black bass lures on the market.
Useful links to properly use black bass lures in summer:
How to fish black bass in summer?
The 10 best types of black bass lures
Fishing knot: 5 essential fishing knots to master
Learn to fish with a fishing guide
Find a black bass fishing guide
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