Getting the Big Bite
A fisherman dream is to hang a monster bass but doing that is not an easy task; and being committed to it is even more difficult. We all say we are fishing for that one monster bite, how many of us are willing to sacrifice what it really takes to accomplish that. I believe you must start with the right baits to even have a chance. Size matters: at no time during the fishing year is the size of your bait more important than now! If your wanting to catch big quality bass, fish with big baits, like 7 inch swim baits, ¾ oz. jigs with large trailers that give the jig a bulky look; even ¾ to 1 oz. spinner baits with large willow leaf blades will produce that big bite.
The thing many fishermen do not realize is that slow lethargic large bass pick their prey and the bigger the better as their feeding is very selective and large presentations entice that big fish. I know you all have heard that saying that this time of year you can hang a monster; I believe this is true, so if the big bites is your choice than the presentation of large bait becomes even more important. Size does matter; bass are selective, they want slow moving baits, easy prey, and that large presentation as they can lead you to that 30-pound sack we all hunt in pre spawn fishing.
Some of the baits I like with large profiles are Picasso ¾ to 1 oz. Spinner baits as they have big willow leaf blades that get to the bottom easily and becomes a great large profile bait to slow roll on the bottom this time of year. I also like Tight-Line ¾ oz. football jig you combine that big jig with a Missile Bait D-bomb trailer will produce big bites as it really entices those big females. Do not underestimate the power of a big swim bait, some of those awfully expensive large swim baits worked slowly along the bottom can become your best friend; these baits can be expensive, but they prove their worth.
Big baits produce big fish and you’ll have a big time on the water; you just have to get on the water to prove it!
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Captain Mike Gerry