Most Versatile Lure?

[averagebass123]

What in your opinion is the most versatile lure: can be used shallow, deep, slow, fast, winter, summer, spring, fall, pitch/flipping etc.?

 

IMO it has gotta be the ole jig 'n' pig. You can use just about any trailer depending on the style/speed of your retrieve. It can be fished fast, slow, in deep water, and shallow water.

 

For weight, i would say that the 1/4 oz- 5/16 oz sizes are best. I like 1/4 oz best for year-round, all types of water fishing, but 5/16 is better for the deep stuff.

[The Young Gun]

Half oz spinnerbait I would say is pretty versatile..

[rcr1959]

I like jig-n-craw. But I find soft plastics more versitile. More rig and weight choices. ie; t-rig, Carolina, dropshot, wacky...etc.

[Lip 'em!]

Spinner bait for sure. Slow roll it in cold water, burn it in the warm water. Pitch it, flip it, fish it around cover or open water, they just catch fish all year long. Just change colors and blades depending on weather and water conditions.

[averagebass123]

Spinnerbait

 

advantages:

1. can be fished any depth
2. can be fished all seasons
3. reaction bite
4. any water type, stained, muddy, clear

disadvantages:

1. not great for the LMB spawn; it cannot be fished still
2. cannot be pitched in cover
3. cannot be skipped very well
4. catches wind = backlash

Jig outclasses spinnerbait in terms of versatility 9 out of 10 times IMO. Not saying i don't like spinnerbait though!

[rabidsquirrel]

Swim Bait (I.e. Skinny Dippers)... I've been catching quality fish with these in almost any weather condition. These types of bait have become my new go-to baits. 

[flyfisher]

Gotta go with a fluke.  You can fish any area of the water column, any type of cover, any speed and it will catch fish year round, I will say it does better though in water that is 12' or less though.

[roadwarrior]

Rage Tail Craw

 

1. Topwater (weightless)

2. Swim with or without a weight

3. T-rigged, C-rigged, Rage rigged, Mojo and Jika

4. Jig trailer

[Tim Cianciola]

jig or rage craw ,rage space monkey 

[keith71]

Zoom trickworm,Twitch it for suspended bass under the surface.Wacky,Texas,shakey head,cant lose.

[Jigfishn10]

Spinnerbait

 

advantages:

1. can be fished any depth
2. can be fished all seasons
3. reaction bite
4. any water type, stained, muddy, clear

disadvantages:

1. not great for the LMB spawn; it cannot be fished still
2. cannot be pitched in cover
3. cannot be skipped very well
4. catches wind = backlash

Jig outclasses spinnerbait in terms of versatility 9 out of 10 times IMO. Not saying i don't like spinnerbait though!

 

disadvantages:

1. not great for the LMB spawn; it cannot be fished still - Why not, it is a jig with bling?
2. cannot be pitched in cover - Why not, Ken Cook did very well pitching a spinnerbait
3. cannot be skipped very well - There are a lot of jig head design in use today that can't skip well - have you ever skipped a football head - not very easy
4. catches wind = backlash - The higher the strand count, the more the lure catches wind and causes a backlash, so you could say that is a wash

[rockchalk06]

Jig!

 

You can swim it, flip it, punch it, slow roll it, burn it, dead stick it......list goes on and on

[averagebass123]

disadvantages:

1. not great for the LMB spawn; it cannot be fished still - Why not, it is a jig with bling?
2. cannot be pitched in cover - Why not, Ken Cook did very well pitching a spinnerbait
3. cannot be skipped very well - There are a lot of jig head design in use today that can't skip well - have you ever skipped a football head - not very easy
4. catches wind = backlash - The higher the strand count, the more the lure catches wind and causes a backlash, so you could say that is a wash

you are right on most of those points, but the jig still outclasses it in terms of versatility:

 

1- a jig can be fished better with the "deadstick" technique which is very effective during the spawn. Also, the bass does't really recognize a shiny piece of metal as a intruder all the time.

 

2- I said pitched in cover. Not just pitching.

 

And 3- jigs are easier to skip then spinnerbaits.

 

I am not saying i don't like the spinnerbait. It has a time and place just like every other lure, but i don't think it is as versatile as a jig. I don't even use jigs all too much, and i'm not trying to defend them really. I just think they can be used all the time cause they are versatile

[Jigfishn10]

you are right on most of those points, but the jig still outclasses it in terms of versatility:

1- a jig can be fished better with the "deadstick" technique which is very effective during the spawn. Also, the bass does't really recognize a shiny piece of metal as a intruder all the time.

2- I said pitched in cover. Not just pitching.

And 3- jigs are easier to skip then spinnerbaits.

I am not saying i don't like the spinnerbait. It has a time and place just like every other lure, but i don't think it is as versatile as a jig. I don't even use jigs all too much, and i'm not trying to defend them really. I just think they can be used all the time cause they are versatile

I'm not defending nor giving an opinion...just picking out some flaws in your statements. It's hard to just say "jig" is the best or "spinnerbait" is the best and I mean more versatile, it's way too broad of a description, so I'll take the most vesatile piece of equipment I have along with me every time out and that sits on top of my shoulders.

[tritonguy]

If I could only use one lure for an entire year it would be a jig fo sho.

[Maxximus Redneckus]

A 2 inch chartreuse grub

[Big-O]

jig or rage craw ,rage space monkey 

 

Space Monkey for me too...

[mnbassman23]

I'll take a jig as well

[Primus]

What in your opinion is the most versatile lure: can be used shallow, deep, slow, fast, winter, summer, spring, fall, pitch/flipping etc.?

 

IMO it has gotta be the ole jig 'n' pig. You can use just about any trailer depending on the style/speed of your retrieve. It can be fished fast, slow, in deep water, and shallow water.

 

For weight, i would say that the 1/4 oz- 5/16 oz sizes are best. I like 1/4 oz best for year-round, all types of water fishing, but 5/16 is better for the deep stuff.

 

I agree with you on a jig, Crazy thing is only on occasion do I use a jig under 3/8 oz and often times in the summer much heavier.  I am not saying you are wrong but it shows how we all have our own fishing styles.

[Tim Cianciola]

Space Monkey for me too...

I have so much rage tail product its almost ridiculous lol keep up the good work. plus strike king has the warehouse in collierville tn so i like to support them.

[averagebass123]

I agree with you on a jig, Crazy thing is only on occasion do I use a jig under 3/8 oz and often times in the summer much heavier.  I am not saying you are wrong but it shows how we all have our own fishing styles.

you're totally right. its just personal preference.

[MARSH MASTER]

Hands down a senko. It can be dead sticked very slow. It can be T-rigged or c-rigged. You can also work it like a jerk bait or fluke. Just add weight to it and it will go as deep as you want through ANY cover there is. Wacky rig it you name it the senko is the most versatile bait there is. Can I get a amen?

[Bankbeater]

Either a jig or a spinnerbait. 

I know a lot of people that fish a spinnerbait like a jig.  They just deadstick it on the bottom and make it hop every now and then.

[Arv]

I would say a jig for all the reasons mentioned above, but if I had to choose, It would be a toss up between a trick worm and a senko.

[CountBassula]

I think those gambler flapping swimmers or something they're called... you can work them like a fluke, swim fluke, top water, drop it and let it sink like senko... but i don't have much if any experience with other lures mentioned....