There are many factors to consider when selecting the right size plastic bait for bass fishing. While this selection can often be intuitive, there are some common denominators to selection.
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Meal Matching
Observe live local forage & present a similar profile:
- Check the livewell for regurgitated meals
- Feel a fish’s belly for large or small prey
- Look under docks at the ramp
- Turn over shoreline rocks
- Google the indigenous forage and check the average sizing
Mood
- General lethargy common to post-frontal days typically calls for the smallest version a particular bait
- Aggressive, more active fish often requires a more substantial profile
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Water Clarity
- Smaller baits for clearer water
- bigger baits for dirtier habitat
Fish Size
- Don’t overthink – give the fish appropriately sized meals
Action
- When the water is cold, sometimes less action is more appropriate
- Like wise in the summer, choose a bait that looks alive so you can fish it fast with a lot of action
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