The best way to catch bass is with live bait, especially when the water is clear and the bass are being fussy
I not only tournament bass fish, Im also a hunter as well
You will be on the water in the dark, navigating to backwater locations that take time to reach
Ive caught pike, bass, walleye and channel cats this way, although crappies, sunnies and perch are this jigs wheelhouse
Top Lures: Where to Use: Over hydrilla, lily pads, or scattered grass Points, docks, or flats with shad presence Calm mornings or overcast days Pro Tips: Use braided line (4065 lb.) for frogs Let the lure sit after cast, then twitch subtly Pause between pops or walks thats often when bass strike Jigs Jigs are not my go-to lure when bass fishing but for many anglers when summer bass get finicky in the summer heat jigs are their choice