Plastic Bass Fishing
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what is a good color for a plastic worm for bass fishing?
i have orange and a dark blue but i need something that does the trip o and i also have pupkin seed.. also recomend the size for the worm. and could you recomend other plastic baits that work and the company that would be great
This is a good question, and I don't think there's a simple short answer to this, but I'll try my best to answer it based on what I know and have experienced. I'd be interested to read and learn what other people have to say about this.
Before you decide what color and size of plastic bait to use I think it's kind of important to know first that fish feeding depends on a lot of factors such as (but not limited to) water temperature, water clarity, depth of water you're fishing in, structure (ex. weeds, rocks, stumps,) outdoor conditions (clear & bright, cloudy & dull, and barometric pressure,) and of course the presentation of the bait. With all of these factors and possible combinations it would be difficult to go through each of them individually, so I'll try and generalize as best I can.
If the fish are aggressive - ie. feeding heavily, larger baits (up to ~ 6") and quick retrieval / jigging of the plastic bait would be effective, if not then smaller baits (~ 2-3") and a slower retrieve are important. Fish tend to be more aggressive when the weather starts to worsen as the barometric pressure drops or as the weather starts to improve as the barometric pressure rises. At the extreme ends, fish will tend to seek cover or deeper water when the weather is bad (storm / rain - when barometric pressure is low) or if the weather is nice (sunny, clear - when barometric pressure is high) - and in both cases, probably more important to slow your presentation down.
In terms of water temperature - fish are less aggressive and more lethargic in cooler water than warmer water. For bass, I would probably say that 60 - 70 F is what you should be aiming for. Cooler water conditions call for smaller sized plastic baits and a slower presentation.
The color you choose depends on the depth of the water you're fishing in, the clarity of the water and the structure (this gives you a big hint as to what kind of food bass could be feeding on.) For bass hiding in deeper water, I don't think the color is that important, just because the deeper you go, the further away you are from the light (sun,) so I would probably go with a white plastic bait in this case, but as always your presentation is important and is dependent on the weather like I described above. Scent can also play a role and it would probably be more important if you're trying a darker bait. In shallower, clear water conditions I would consider using some darker colors especially in places where there's cover (rocks and stumps especiallly) because crayfish and leeches hide in these areas and bass love to eat them. You can also try out some brighter colors especially if the shallow water you're fishing in is a bit murky - they should be equally as effective. Again, your presentation is important.
My personal favorite plastic baits are the Berkley Powerbaits - 3" grubs, come in a wide variety of colors. Smoke or pumpkinseed is my choice because I love to fish for smallies in rivers with a lot of rock structure where crayfish reside. Bouncing these colors off or close to the bottom produces a lot of strikes. They give off a powerful scent as well. I don't carry too many brighter colors, I usually keep yellow as it's a popular color for not only bass but walleye and pike. I also carry hot pink chartreuse and lime green chartreuse for lower light conditions and murkier water.
Hope this helps a little. Everyone else - please feel free to correct me or add on, lol
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