critical fish value hooked Double Offset Circle Hooks 9/0 Behind the Fish: Taimen Conservation

Best Soft-Plastic Paddletail: Keitech Swing Impact FAT Swimbait Pros Ideal for covering water Can be fished by itself or used as a trailer High salt content Cons Durability can be an issue Specs: Sizes: 2.8, 3.3, 3.8, 4.3, 4.8, 5.8, 6.8, 7.8 inches Key colors: Electric Shad, Bass Candy, Smallmouth Magic Prime Conditions: Pre-spawn and early post-spawn Bluff walls, open water, swimming above offshore structure To round out our top five selections, we cant ignore the reliable soft-plastic paddletail swimbait

Bulk spools like Siglon PEx8 (1980 yards) are ideal for anglers with multiple reels, while a 125-yard spool of SX1 Braid works well for those using a single setup

A flutter spoon is one of the best ways to get big bass offshore in the post-spawn and summertime

Almost all artificial lures used for bass fishing can be lumped into one of two main categories: hard lures or soft plastic baits