Which Style of Crankbait is Most Effective For Early Season Bass?
In this article I will outline the most effective styles of crankbaits for catching early season bass. Whether you are fishing for large or small mouth bass certain styles of crankbaits perform better early in the season than others. When I refer to the term “early season bass fishing” I’m referring specifically to months of late March, April, May, and early June. The three styles of crankbaits that will be discussed should be a part of any serious bass fisherman’s repertoire. One key to remember is that bass don’t become truly “aggressive” until the water temperature hits 55 degrees or more, so keeping an eye on the water temperature is a must in the spring of the year. The highpoint of spring feeding normally occurs when water temperatures get into the 60’s, so make sure that you are mindful of this simple fact. Colder water temperatures mean that early season bass fishing needs to be done with a slowed down presentation in most instances. Bass are more sluggish in the early season s
