The Best Lures for Bass
We've selected lures that catch both smallmouth and largemouth bass, from easy days to days when you need to fish with finesse.
Our #1 pick
Yamamoto
Best Soft Lure
$10.96
The bass is the quintessential sport fish: feisty, acrobatic, and often caught and released. The smallmouth bass prefers rocks and clear water; the largemouth bass prefers weed beds and water lilies.
Soft plastics (Senko, ned rig) are a lifesaver on tough days, while crankbaits, jerkbaits, and surface lures let you cover a lot of water when the fish are active. Our selection combines both approaches.
In Quebec, the bass season opens later than the season for other species in many areas to protect spawning: check the dates for your area before you go.
Yamamoto
Yamamoto BAITS 5" SENKO / 10 Pack/Watermelon BLK W/RED Flake/Light Watermelon W/RED & BLK Flake
The most imitated soft plastic lure in the world. It has almost no action: it’s its slow, undulating sink that entices bass to bite, even when they’re being finicky.
Pros
- Formidable when nothing else works
- Can be rigged Texas-style or wacky-style
- Very easy to fish
Cons
- A soft material that tears easily
Manufacturer description
- •UNMATCHED QUALITY - The Senko is a staple in the fishing world; Nothing beats the original Senko soft-plastic stickbait; Versatility is a key attribute of the Senko, allowing it to be fished in a multitude of ways that all end up putting more fish in the boat
- •PERFECT FISHING LURE - The ORIGINAL soft stick bait is the bar by which all others are measured; The secret sauce to the Senko fishing bait is the formula; We invented it; We perfected it; And no one else has ever gotten close to it
- •BEST CHOICE FOR ANGLERS - Beyond the perfect design and formula lies the Senko's ease of use; There's almost no wrong way to rig it, and whatever your preferred way is, it's the ultimate fish catcher; The only wrong way to fish a Senko is to not fish with the original Senko
- •SENKO SERIES - There's a Senko in the lineup for every possible application and for every angler; Whether you fish it weightless, wacky-style, Texas-rigged, on a Carolina rig, or on a shaky head or flipping jig, this simple slab of plastic will revolutionize your game and increase your catches
Specifications
- Color
- Watermelon Blk With Red Flake
- Size
- 5"
- Quantity
- 1
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Harmony Fishing Company
Ned Rig Kit - Z-Man Finesse T.R.D. 8pk + Finesse Shroomz Jig Heads 5pk (Green Pumpkin) + How to Fish The Ned Rig Guide
A small floating lure made of ultra-durable material, mounted on a small jig head. A light tackle technique for catching smallmouth bass in clear water.
Pros
- Virtually indestructible ElaZtech material
- Excellent in cold or clear water
- It also catches walleye and yellow perch
Cons
- Less effective in dense grass
Specifications
- Color
- Green Pumpkin
- Size
- Small
- Quantity
- 13
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Strike King
KVD Shallow Square Bill 1.5 / Sexy Shad
A square-bill crankbait that bounces off rocks and logs without getting snagged: perfect for quickly covering shallow areas.
Pros
- Deflects off obstacles
- Covers a lot of ground
- Reaction attacks
Cons
- Limited to shallow depths
Manufacturer description
- •KVD Shallow Square Bill 1.5 / Sexy Shad
Specifications
- Color
- Multi
- Size
- One Size
- Quantity
- 1
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Rapala
Rapala Shadow Rap Deep 11 Live Perch
A jerkbait that stops in mid-water and hovers when you let it rest. Deadly on smallmouth bass in clear water, both in the spring and fall.
Pros
- Pretend to be a wounded fish
- Excellent in clear water
- Build Quality
Cons
- Requires careful planning
Manufacturer description
- •Shadow Rap Deep 11 Live Perch
- •Shadow Rap Deep 11 Live Perch
- •Shadow Rap Deep 11 Live Perch
- •Shadow Rap Deep 11 Live Perch
- •Shadow Rap Deep 11 Live Perch
Specifications
- Color
- Live Perch
- Size
- 7/16 oz
- Quantity
- 1
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Lunkerhunt
LUNKERHUNT Prop Frog Fishing Lure for Bass Fishing | Realistic Frog Lure with Prop Action (Rocky Toad) | Trout and Pike Bait, Freshwater Lure with Hollow Body, Weedless Hooks
A diving frog from the Toronto-based brand Lunkerhunt that glides over water lilies without getting snagged. The surface strikes from largemouth bass are unforgettable.
Pros
- Canadian brand
- Go through the dense vegetation
- Highly Visual Fishing
Cons
- Many failed attacks: striking too late
Manufacturer description
- •✅Why is Lunkerhunt PROP FROG an EXTREMELY EFFICIENT Topwater Fishing Lure? (Rocky Toad color)
- •✅ AWARD WINNING Frog Lure by ICAST - DESIGNED with DOUBLE LOUD PROP to ATTRACT FISH, while other prop lures with exposed hooks cannot. Pads, wood, and slop are no match for this Lunkerhunt frog fishing lure
- •✅ DOUBLE PROP FEET makes LOTS OF NOISE AND DISTURBANCE on the WATER SURFACE making it an easy target for any fish to track down this fishing lure. Active and reactive fish cannot resist this action. When the bass, trout, pike or any fish bites, a full set of weedless hooks is ready to catch them.
- •✅ OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE with a PERFECT HOOK SYSTEM: The wide gap upturned hook system on this Lunkerhunt topwater fishing lure has been designed to deflect from cover but hang on to fish. It has an integrated hook system that encases the body and sits perfectly between the prop feet.
- •✅ GREAT TOPWATER ACTION to ATTRACT BIG FISHES - this unique design enables prop frog fishing lure to cruise over the top of cover, re-enter the water, and start churning up water without skipping a beat.
Specifications
- Color
- Gray
- Size
- Small
- Quantity
- 1
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Heddon
Heddon Zara Spook Topwater Fishing Lure - Legendary Walk-The-Dog Lure, Black Shiner, Zara Puppy (1/4 oz), 3".
The surface lure that zigzags from side to side (“walk the dog”). Early in the morning or in the evening, on calm water, it triggers spectacular strikes.
Pros
- Bomb attacks
- A Time-Tested Classic
- Flies very far
Cons
- A fairly specific range of conditions
Manufacturer description
- •Walk-the-dog fishing technique to attract attention on surface of water
- •Whether fish are suspended or working the surface, the distinctive action of the Zara Spook calls them from great distances, prompting explosive strikes every time
- •Topwater bait lure
- •Double hook design to ensure a secure catch
- •Dimensions: 3 inches long, 1/4 oz weight, #6 Hooks
Specifications
- Color
- Black Shiner
- Size
- 3".
- Quantity
- 1
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Reaction Tackle
Reaction Tackle Dropshot Hooks - #2- Black
Thin, very sharp hooks for drop-shot rigs: the lure floats above the sinker, at the exact depth of the fish detected by the fish finder.
Pros
- Very sharp tip
- Precise and effective technique
- Economic
Cons
- Editing Lessons
Manufacturer description
- •Dropshot hooks come (50) per pack, we sell in bulk to save you $$$
- •Available in multiple sizes 2 thru 3/0
- •Dropshot is an essential technique for catching more fish
- •Our fishing hooks are heavy duty, professional grade, laser sharp hooks
- •Dropshot Hooks are great for finesse fishing
Specifications
- Color
- Black
- Size
- #2
- Quantity
- 50
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Seaguar
Seaguar Red Label 100% Fluorocarbon 200 Yard Fishing Line (8-Pound)
A fluorocarbon line that is nearly invisible underwater and resistant to abrasion from rocks: ideal for clear water, as a main line or leader.
Pros
- Very stealthy underwater
- Abrasion-resistant
- Flows (good for soft lures)
Cons
- Stiffer than a monofilament
Manufacturer description
- •200 Yard Spool
- •Seaguar Red Label 100% Fluorocarbon 200 Yard Fishing Line (8-Pound)
- •200 Yard Spool
Specifications
- Color
- Red Label
- Size
- 8 pound test
- Quantity
- 1
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