What lure is best when fishing for bass in Georgia?
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D Pole,\n\nI don't know exactly how to answer this question.  I've been an avid bass fisherman my entire life.  I think the best thing for you to do is to repost w/ a little more detail.  What is the clarity of the water?  What is the temperature of the water?  Are you fishing on a lake or in a pond?  Is there a lot of cover or are you fishing underwater structure?  Those are just a few of the things needed in order to accurately answer your question.\n\nHowever, if you're just looking to go out and try to catch a bass, I suggest a few lures.\n\nFirst, The plastic worm.  I'm fond of solid black, june bug, and tomato.  I always use ZOOM trick worms and finesse worms, but you are more than welcome to choose whichever one you feel best with.  To go a little more in depth, I'd texas rig it this time of year.  That is where you put a bullet weight right above the hook (I'd use a 2/0 Gamakatsu EWG Worm Hook).  Then you put the worm on the hook and cast into cover and just pop it along the bottom.  When you feel the fish hit initially, give him slack and when he starts to swim off w/ the bait, set the hook and enjoy.\n\nNext, the spinnerbait.  White or Chartruese or any combination of the two are deadly.  There are many different types of blade combinations you can choose, but that's another story.  Cast the spinnerbait near trees, underwater points, secondary points, pretty much anywhere.  You can slow roll it (steady reel) or do a stop/go method.  You can choose heavier spinner baits to cast farther and run it deeper through the water.  Lighter lures can be used to run inches below the surface of the water to catch bass when they've moved up in warmer water and are feeding heavily in the pre spawn period.\n\nIf you need anything else, don't be afraid to ask.
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I'm not really to sure. But today I found this great site with tons of info about bass fishing. If thats what your looking for click the link below.  You may want to check it out anyway, it's a real good site. Go down on the page and click either on the left or right to view the different articles.
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Start looking for a sponsor and start entering the national tournaments. If you have any free time, I need a fishing guide East of Atlanta ..... LOL
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The best one in my personal and use opinion is the original Rapala..I have been using this lure for years and it has not let me down yet.
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Minows are the best bait for lake and river fishing..grasshopers are second best then night crawlers
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Every year, more bass are caught on plastic worms than all other baits-lures combined. Learn how to fish them for consistant catches. Any size or color of plastic worm will catch bass as long as it is 6 inches and purple. Baitfish and crawfish imitating crankbaits work well as do spinnerbaits, and jigs. For consistant catches though, the old plastic worm is tops.I also agree with grumpyoldman, you have to keep your hook wet.
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-Jitterbug at night during warm weather\n\n-hula popper it the moring, anytime of year\n\n-try senko-type lures like the yamasenko or yum dinger and texas rig them...this is by far the best technique i have ever used\n\nhere are a few website you should check out to help you:\n\nhttp://www.insideline.net/2000/price-0708-00.html\nhttp://www.insideline.net/articles/gary-senko.html\n\n\nIf you want to buy some great lures , here are a few of my favorites: yum dinger, yamasenko, hula popper, anything by powerbait and Gulp, bass stopper magnum, anything by poorboys\n\nIf you want to buy a good rod, try a 6 to 7 foot ugly stik by shakespeare\n\nif you want great line, try Cajun line by Shakespeare or spiderwire (between 8 & 12 lbs would be best)...fire line isnt too bad either\n\nThe best hooks to use are Gamakatsu Offset shank worm EWG size 3/0\n\nhoes this help! best of luck!
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Sorry I'm not a guy to answer your question, but here goes anyway. The lures work plain and simple. I bought a set of them and use them for mostly large and small-mouth bass.\nThese fish seem to love them. It seems that the bigger fish like them even more. I was fishing with a crayfish and wasn't doing well at all. I changed to the Flying Lure and the second cast pulled in a 21" smallmouth. I kept catching nice size fish for the rest of the evening.I hope this helps you make your decision.\nHappy Fishin!!
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I use #2 or #3 tru-turn hooks for small orlarge mouthh bass. The weight depends on how you are gonna fish. Either you are on the bank fishing or you are in a boat. I use about 1/8 oz weight. You have to see what works best for you.
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live bait works best for most fish, but some u.s. states restrict you to lures
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I lived in Jacksonville, Florida all my life. My bass-club had a tournament out of Talquin in the late 90's. \n\nI think you should be throwing 7 inch Berkley "Power-worms" in "Red Shad/Green Glitter" or "Camo" colors.\n\nTry a 1/4 OZ "Titanium" spinner bait with "GOLD" willow-leaf blades and a "red/chartreuse" skirt. \n\n"Hank Parker's" "Classic" spinner-bait works TOO!\n\nThe guy who won that particular tourney put his trolling motor on at a brisk pace, threw spinner-baits until he found fish, then slowed down and thoroughly worked the area with "Power-worms",( he ended up wining over $600).\n\nAlso, try the new "Senko" 5" stick bait in "cinnamon/black/Merthiolate tip" color. I have heard this bait works VERY well "walked" across weed tops and weed-lines.\n\nIf all else fails, try "downsizing" your line diameter("Berkly Fireline" size 4/10), using a "spinning" reel, and throw 1/8 & 1/4 OZ, "Beetle-spins" with curly-tailed bodys in "Black body/silver blade" or "Chartruese body/ gold blade". \n\nIf you find a concentration of "spooky" Bass, try throwing a "Yum" "Zellamander"(no weight), Texas-style rigged, "water melon/red-flake" color.  \n\nCast to wood! Cast along weedlines! GOOD LUCK!
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The bigger bass are not likely to hit a surface lure. They didn't get big by chasing smaller fish around the pond burning their calories. Try something slow and deep. Plastic worms are the choice I would make. Fish them deep, on the bottom of the deepest water you can reach. Fish early and late as their eyes are light-sensitive. And most importantly, stay with it. Be patient. When you're after BIG fish, you don't catch one every five casts.
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Well because of your screen name I will assume your a bass fisherman as well.  First, try slowing your retrieve.  After that, go smaller.  If you use 5 inch worms, go to 4 inch or smaller. If smaller and normal don't work, go large. I posted a similar question and was given the suggestion to use a hole punch to put holes in a worm to change the action. Also try a razor on plastic worms to make tentacles that undulate on the retrieve.  Another 1 is if it hot, think deep and slooooooow.  Try using a bullet weight on a worm to get it into heavy cover such as weeds, or grass.  Always keep in mind where the sun is and cast to the shady side of stick-ups, or underwater trees.  A jig and pig, or jig and craw fished slowly on the bottom may help too.  In the lake I fish that's very heavily pressured, I have caught several of the biggest bass I have ever caught using a jig and craw hopped across the bottom, about 20 feet off shore on a point.  You should also try fishing the in flow of any streams that flow into the lake.  Usually bass will school in these areas.  Here is a site that is very good, give it a try and see if it helps.  Here is another 1 I use often.  Tight lines and use these sites, they will help alot. On the bass lures page, the articles are on the sides, in columns.
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For live bait, we've used frogs, caterpillars, and catalba (sp?) worms.  For bass, I have a top water lure called a torpedo...my favorite is kind of yellowish green on top with red on the sides and a cream colored bottom.  I usually put blood hooks (red hooks) on them and the bass will tear that thing up.  I've caught more bass on that torpedo than any worm or other other kind of bait.
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Definitely.  Top-water, 10" worms and noisy baits work well.  Most bass fisherman overlook night fishing.
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http://users.1st.net/basslures/\nhttp://bassresource.com/fish/tipsindex.html\n\nTry these 2 sites, they are a big help.  I read both and applied them this past weekend, and caught some nice Bass. They are equally great and both offer free info about all sorts of topics.  You have to look alittle to find exactly what you want.  Try the second link first. I recently got a book called Bass Wisdom by Homer Circle. I got it at Border's books for about 20 dollars.  It has alot of very good techniques and tactis for fishing everything from crankbaits, to tubes, to jigs, to grubs, anything you can possibly fish with. As well as some tips on rigs to atract bigger bass.  Have fun!
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There are many lures of this type..... just look through the RAPALA Lures & STORM lures catalogue, and you'll find plenty.\nLike all lures they're mainly used for catching predatory fish, such as Pike, Perch & Bass.... see this British article on the subject: http://www.esox.co.uk/new_page_22.htm\n\nIf you really want to learn as much as possible about fishing, I suggest investing in copies of:\nJohn Bailey's Complete Guide to freshwater fishing\nhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1843305674/qid=1148527304/sr=1-15/ref=sr_1_0_15/202-1803687-5659022\n\nThe NEW Encylopedia of Fishing\nhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0751339733/qid=1148527285/sr=1-33/ref=sr_1_2_33/202-1803687-5659022\nand\nJohn Wilson's Fishing Encylopedia\nhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0752219111/qid=1148527363/sr=1-24/ref=sr_1_0_24/202-1803687-5659022