bass pro livingston lures Critter Chart Attack functional lure that mimics the natural swim actions and the slow sinking action of live fish Livingston Lures Predator Series Striker

Depending on the water temperatures and prevailing weather, the bass, although hungry, may be sluggish and a jerkbait just sitting there will tempt them into biting

This is due to fish being spread out and gorging on ample forage before the harsh winter months

For fishing lures, the main criteria are that the clear coat is compatible with the base coat used on the lure, that its hard so it will resist damage from sharp fish teeth, is flexible to remain adhered if the lure is dented (especially important with wood lures), avoids yellowing and discoloration over time, and is easy to work with

We asked Christie to share his top early spring bass baits

In some areas of the US, live bait is not allowed for some fish because they are so effective, and also kill a lot of fish

Theres so much stuff on the market that if you put a new lure out there today that was as painful to fish as the Shad Rap, people wouldnt pick it up, DeFoe said