Pro anglers say it’s always best to keep it simple when choosing bait colors for bass
Lipless crank baits and other styles of hard body lures come in assorted colors. It’s always best to match the hatch by throwing colors that simulate the primary forage on which the bass are feeding. Crawfish patterns like red, orange and brown heavy favorites in winter.
Anglers can do themselves a favor — and save some money — by sticking to the basics when it comes to choosing soft plastics color. Green pumpkin, red bug and watermelon typically cover most of the basics in clear and stained water. (Photos by Matt Williams)
Swim jigs, bladed jigs and spinnerbaits are ideal for throwing around shallow cover when bass are in the mood to chase. Shad or bluegill color patterns are hard to beat in clear water situations.
Few topics in bass fishing muddle the water with anglers more than color does. Some might believe their bait stash can’t be complete unless it includes every color under the sun.
I used to be one of those guys whose tackle store adventures rarely ended painlessly. Rather than sticking with what I already knew would work, I would invariably get sucked in by all the eye candy and walk...
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