Big Bass Baits

[NOLERSWAMP]

I'm fishing a spot tomorrow that has a consistent 2 to 3 pound average and bigger fish that have been caught in the past. It has a long dam on it and the dam is deep and gradually shallows to other end. I plan on starting with an early morn zara spook or buzz, then maybe t rig 6 inch finesse zoom/yum worms, a colorado white/char spinnerbait, and maybe a lipless crank. The water is pretty shallow right now. Maybe 8 or 9 feet at dam. There's been some good fish caught on a lizard....I was wondering if anyone had any other tricks up their sleeve they would call a "big bass bait". I realize that big bass will hit four inch worms or the "small stuff" also, but just wonderin if someone had somn that might get that big one to bite.

[curls00]

Jig-n-pig.  Hop it in small hops on bottom -- if it doesn't get smacked on the way down!

I really like Booyah Boo-jigs with a YUM chunk trailer. See my avater for a 5 lb'er that fell for this combo last weekend.

[Uncle Leo]

If you know they are there try a jig tipped with a Rage Tail craw. I has consistently caught larger Bass when we know they are holding on a spot. My partner throws cranks and will catch them but I will always catch the largest fish with a jig.

Never ignore the Jig.

[NOLERSWAMP]

Yeah my buddy lives and dies by the jig ha ha. I'm going to tie one on tomorrow. I've never rigged with a rage tail craw, so I'm going to do that. I've been riggin with zoom chunks. Thanks for the suggestions. I will def have this tied on tomorrow. Thank you guys for that. Anyone else?

[Raul]

1/2-3/4 oz jig dressed with brush hog as trailer.

[OHIO]

6-8 am: Black buzzbait. IMO it's a big fish bait no matter where you are.

8-10 am: White spinnerbait or one that matches bait fish in the lake.

Rest of the day: Weightless T-rigged senko or a jig paired with chigger craw.

[NOLERSWAMP]

I like this very much ha ha

6-8 am: Black buzzbait. IMO it's a big fish bait no matter where you are.

8-10 am: White spinnerbait or one that matches bait fish in the lake.

Rest of the day: Weightless T-rigged senko or a jig paired with chigger craw.

[brushhoggin]

plain and simple, t-rigged game hawg in your favorite color 

[KC Bass Fanatic]

Another vote for jig/pig.  The rage craw is great when the fish aren't picky.  If you aren't getting bit with the rage craw go to a trailer like the zoom chunk with less action.

t-rigged regular size brush hogs always catch quality fish for me as well under any conditions.

[NOLERSWAMP]

Good deal. I do have brush hogs on deck for sure 

Another vote for jig/pig. The rage craw is great when the fish aren't picky. If you aren't getting bit with the rage craw go to a trailer like the zoom chunk with less action.

t-rigged regular size brush hogs always catch quality fish for me as well under any conditions.

[Wayne P.]

A Zoom finesse worm rigged weedless wacky.

[BassThumb]

I like large spinnerbaits and heavy jigs with large plastic trailers that displace a lot of water.

[backwater4]

A jig and a jig and buzzbait and a jig and did I mention a jig.

But seriously:

jig

spook

buzzbait

brush hog

hula grub on a football head

[Bassin_Fin@tic]

A well known big bass bait is a Large straight tailed worm, preferrably black. Mojo rigged(light carolina) worked very slow.

[guitarkid]

booyah bed bug jig with mad man craw trailor. Preferably is black and blue.

   -gk

[Bassn Blvd]

I'm fishing a spot tomorrow that has a consistent 2 to 3 pound average and bigger fish that have been caught in the past. It has a long dam on it and the dam is deep and gradually shallows to other end. I plan on starting with an early morn zara spook or buzz, then maybe t rig 6 inch finesse zoom/yum worms, a colorado white/char spinnerbait, and maybe a lipless crank. The water is pretty shallow right now. Maybe 8 or 9 feet at dam. There's been some good fish caught on a lizard....I was wondering if anyone had any other tricks up their sleeve they would call a "big bass bait". I realize that big bass will hit four inch worms or the "small stuff" also, but just wonderin if someone had somn that might get that big one to bite.

Hmmmm, you might try a lizard.

[marinetech]

brush hog gets my vote

[Missouribassman95]

Storm Wildeye Swim Shad.

[NOLERSWAMP]

Ok, went today and fished primarily a jig with a rage craw trailer. First fish of the day got hung under a log, came up and jump (my eyes lit up) and he took a dive down and broke me off....7 lb range. I was sick, however i finished up with several 2's, a 3.4, and a 4.8. So I'm convinced that jig trailer stirrin up so much water really helped my case. Thanks for the input. The rage was a big pick up, but dang i went through the whole pack and they're not cheap. Any body know of another trailer that may be cheaper that stirs up water like the rage craw? I love the diving action it has trailing that jig. 

Another vote for jig/pig. The rage craw is great when the fish aren't picky. If you aren't getting bit with the rage craw go to a trailer like the zoom chunk with less action.

t-rigged regular size brush hogs always catch quality fish for me as well under any conditions.

[Fat-G]

For me it's soft plastics, jigs, and swimbaits.

Rage Craws

Jig/Rage Craw

Mattlures Baby Bass

[Fat-G]

Ok, went today and fished primarily a jig with a rage craw trailer. First fish of the day got hung under a log, came up and jump (my eyes lit up) and he took a dive down and broke me off....7 lb range. I was sick, however i finished up with several 2's, a 3.4, and a 4.8. So I'm convinced that jig trailer stirrin up so much water really helped my case. Thanks for the input. The rage was a big pick up, but dang i went through the whole pack and they're not cheap. Any body know of another trailer that may be cheaper that stirs up water like the rage craw? I love the diving action it has trailing that jig.

Another vote for jig/pig. The rage craw is great when the fish aren't picky. If you aren't getting bit with the rage craw go to a trailer like the zoom chunk with less action.

t-rigged regular size brush hogs always catch quality fish for me as well under any conditions.

There's no substitute my friend, trust me.

[bilgerat]

This is the time of year for these. I'd go with anything 5" or larger:

http://www.lunkercity.com/ff.html

Go with a 4/0 to 5/0 ewg hook with the gap slightly opened with pliers to greatly improve hooksets.

[Hammer 4]

I like these..

[roadwarrior]

3/4 oz GMAN Mop Jig/ Rage Tail Lobster trailer

8-)

[SoFlaBassAddict]

If I'm specifically targeting larger fish with larger baits I'll generally go with the following:

Jig with a GYCB Flapping Hog or a Rage Lobster trailer

Big/Bulky soft plastics (Large worms/lizards/creatures)

Swimbaits

Live shiners (although thats almost cheating)