| There are many different types of fishing lures | | | | smaller sizes that you would for Largemouth Bass. |
| that can be used for smallmouth bass fishing, and | | | | Spinnerbaits in crayfish patterns can be effective |
| in this article I'm going to outline some of the | | | | as well, especially when fishing shallow rocky |
| most effective of these lures. It seems as if | | | | areas. |
| smallmouth lures come in as many styles as there | | | | 3. Tube Baits - Tube baits are a very good |
| are stars in the sky, and this article will help you | | | | smallmouth lure in deeper water. When |
| narrow your choices down to a manageable level. | | | | smallmouth bass go deep they tend to hang out |
| The smallmouth lures listed in this article are in no | | | | around drop offs and underwater ridges. This |
| particular order, yet they are all quite effective. | | | | usually happens when the weather changes and |
| The next time you go smallmouth bass fishing, | | | | pressures fluctuate. Tube baits in natural (worm) |
| any of these lures will be a great choice. Make | | | | colors work best in these situations and again, |
| sure you give one or all of them a try, you won't | | | | Berkley Power Tubes are a great choice. If you're |
| be disappointed. When it comes to lures, any one | | | | using traditional tube baits, try adding a small piece |
| of these will be a great choice: | | | | of real worm under the tube. |
| | | | 4. Baitfish Imitations - Baitfish imitations are also a |
| 1. Crayfish Imitations - There is probably no bait | | | | great smallmouth lure. The key here is to use a |
| better for smallmouth bass than crayfish. Did you | | | | lure that's as realistic is possible. You want to |
| know that in water where crayfish are prevalent, | | | | know the natural forage of the water you're |
| smallmouth bass actually secret a scent through | | | | fishing and choose you baitfish imitation |
| their skin that mimics crayfish? This scent will | | | | accordingly. The key is that is looks as much like |
| actually make crayfish come out of their hiding | | | | the natural forage as possible. When it comes to |
| spot to protect their territory. When they come | | | | smallmouth lures and baitfish imitations realism is |
| out, the smallmouth gobbles them up. Pretty cool, | | | | the key. |
| huh? This is why in waters where crayfish are | | | | The lures just mentioned are the most effective |
| prevalent, crayfish imitations are very effective. | | | | smallmouth lures in most smallmouth fishing |
| I've had a ton of success with Berkley's Power | | | | situations. Are they the only options? Certainly |
| Craws. | | | | not, but in my 25 years of smallmouth experience |
| 2. Spinnerbaits - In shallow shoal area's white and | | | | these are certainly the most effective. |
| yellow Spinnerbaits are deadly. Remember to use | | | | |