Flipping, Pitching, and Casting Bass Jigs

Prespawn bass activities generally catch me flipping, pitching, and casting quality largemouth bass jigs on various Texas Lakes.  With female bass moving into spawning areas, usually in creek channels in close proximity to where they will spawn, focusing on stumps, rocky areas, and docks as transition areas, jigs are the supreme method to catch those often sought female bass.  There are few baits that can be used in so many different bass fishing situations.  Well, the prespawn period isn't for several months, but females, like their male counterparts, are currently feeding in 15-30 feet of water on various Texas lakes, fattening up for the cold winter months.  So, I decided to flip, pitch, and cast a new jig that I got from Lunkercatch.com.

All-Terrain Tackle Jigs has a complete series of unique flipping, pitching, and casting jigs: The Rattling Jig.  Lunkercatch.com sells these very jigs and I must say I am very happy with my assortment of ATT bass jigs, especially The 3/4 ounce Green Pumpkin Rattling A. T. Jig.  I used this jig all day long, bounced it off rocky bottoms, hit trees with it, and caught quite a few two-pound largemouth bass.  Most of my catches came off of casting to drop offs, much like I'd do with a football jig, but I did catch two bass by flipping this bass jig under docks on Lake Ray Hubbard.  I added one of my favorite trailers to The Rattling A. T. Jig: Fish Candy Bait Company's Watermelon Seed Flapper Hawg.  

Lunkercatch.com has All-Terrain Tackle Jigs and Fish Candy Bait Company soft baits for purchase.  Considering price and performance, both baits are easily worth every penny.  In fact, try a few different colors so you are prepared for that next tournament full of wild weather conditions.  These are top baits for bass fishing, so load your arsenal with the right bass lures for success.  I am very pleased with both products.

Football Jig: Bass Fishing Lures Greatness

Nothing says power bass fishing like football jigs and when I find a jig color and shape that I like, I will use it repeatedly on different Texas or Oklahoma lakes, in many different bass fishing situations (weather, bass patterns, etc.).  So it was no massive surprise that, when I first came into contact with Krypton Lures football jigs on Lunkercatch.com, I instantly fixed my need for a football jig that, pardon the pun, didn't quite fit the mold of your everyday, commonplace bass fishing lure.

Well, I opted to use the 3/4 ounce Bluegill Krypton Lures Football Jig on Lake Fork (as I was prefishing for bass).  Man, oh man ... Oh, man.  Even though this particular color seems more effective during the spring months on Texas bass lakes, I nailed four slot largemouth bass with this very jig.  (Guess it's a good thing I took pictures first!)  These bass devoured the jig.  I used a Fish Candy Bait Watermelon Seed Flapper Hawg (these trailers are deadly, folks).  Both bass lures are considered top baits for serious anglers, especially when combined.

I fished flats with slight drop offs, but I focused on using this football jig almost like you would a heavy crankbait, swimming it and bouncing the football head off the bottom, which drove the bass nuts.  From time to time, I would stroke it off the bottom and let it sit for a minute or so (for a slower presentation with bursts of activity).  My suggestion is to experiment with both baits to see what will work for you.

The 3/4 ounce Bluegill Football Jig by Krypton Lures and Fish Candy Baits' Watermelon Seed Flapper Hawg are available for purchase on Lunkercatch.com, your primary source for top bass baits and effective largemouth bass lures.  Truly considered pro bass baits for real strikes, you will enjoy each bass bait like no other.  I can't wait to test both bass lures on Lake Grapevine and Joe Pool Lake!

Bass Anglers, The Time Is Now!

Wow!

No, really.  Pay attention to the bass - to those largemouth bass predators calling your name.

Forget about the cold weather and the lengthy cold fronts.

Honestly, this is your moment to test out some great bass fishing lures and top baits for fishing - regardless of whether you have a boat or not.  

Here are a couple of my new favorite bass lures and pro bass baits:

So you said you wanted to bass fish.  

You said, "Hey, what new bass baits - what new top baits - do you have on Lunkercatch.com?  

The two above photos are new products to our bass fishing tackle store.  

Brass n' Blades makes some of the top bladed jigs and buzzbaits in the fishing tackle industry.  They will be available on Lunkercatch.com in one week.  So, if you want to hit that morning bass bite, you definitely need one of those killer buzzbaits.  And if you can't get a bass strike during the day, instead of cranking a hard bait - or a crankbait - give one of these bladed jigs a shot.  

These bass lures are highly effective in catching temperamental, hard to catch bass.  

But if you merely want some new baits, you can visit Lunkercatch.com to purchase and review soft baits, hard baits, jigs, spoons, reels, rods ... any bass fishing essentials you could think of. 

Bass Fishing on Lake Ray Hubbard: Boat Sinks

So I was bass fishing for a few hours, taking a quick break from work, when I witnessed this man towing a boat with three gigantic holes in it.  It took him over an hour to tow it less than a mile.  Since I was fishing from shore, near the rocks, I couldn't offer any assistance, but I watched ten boats run right by him without even asking if this man needed help.  Anyway, it was quite a sight to see.  Hopefully this man will be able to get the boat out of the water, but it currently sits at the Robeson Park public ramp (about 60-70 yards from the ramp).

As to the actual fishing (all 45 minutes of it), it seemed fairly slow.  Normally, I can cast a shaky head or drop shot for a few fish suspending on the rocks, catching 4-5 in a relatively short period; however, the fish weren't there.  Had I been in my bass boat, I would have hit 4-5 spots near the dam.  Lately, the fish have been hitting weightless soft baits on rocky points, which is surprising with the dramatic climate changes we've experienced over the last three weeks.

Bass fishing on Texas lakes and Louisiana lakes is about to take off, so now is the time to get on the water and find those largemouth bass who want to fatten up for the winter months.

Brass n' Blades Spinnerbaits on Lunkercatch.com

I've been testing and reviewing these unique Brass n' Blades Spinnerbaits for about a month. Unbelievable action. They simply do not roll over, even in high wind, long casting situations - either from a bass boat or land.

Check out some of these spinnerbaits on http://lunkercatch.com starting November 1, 2012. I personally bought 2 of each major color and size. The double 2/0 Gamakatsu hook is bad to the bone: you will not lose a fish from side strikes.

Fall Fishing Turned Cold

Bass fishing can be a difficult sport, especially with erratic weather changes and for whatever reason, these major environmental changes keep happening the day before local and regional tournaments in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas - three of my favorite bass fishing areas. Tough bass fishing, no doubt.

One thing is apparent: finesse fishing has been my most consistent way to get my five keepers, though size has been an issue. Five 1.75lb largemouth bass doesn't get the job done! So, to counteract size issues, I've been fishing medium-diving crankbaits in shad patterns near drop offs and on points, especially when the wind picks up.

The shallow bite in 1-8 feet has largely been inconsistent for lengthy periods of time.

Check out Lunkercatch.com to purchase your favorite bass lures for a great price. Happy bass fishing , folks.

Berkley - Bass Champs Tournament on Lake Fork

October 20-21, 2012 - Some of Texas' top fishermen will compete at the Berkley Tournament on Lake Fork, in Emory, Texas (also known as largemouth bass capital of Texas). Now that the fish are moving into their fall patterns, finding those big bass might be slightly easier than during the summer. Top two winners take home a bass boat.

Come buy all of your Berkley bass fishing tackle on my good friend's was awesome fishing site: Lunkercatch.com - my favorite spot to buy swim jigs, crankbaits, spinnerbaits, bladed jigs, and soft baits . One thing is certain: if you want to a serious angler you are going to need serious bass lures.

Hopefully I'll win the tournament. I could use a new boat!