Crankbaits: Smallmouth bass enjoy whipping crankbaits. Actually, those fake lures look like little fish which are swimming. You can always tell if a piece is used in a way that pulls in the bass and gets them to take a bite. When you retrieve a crankbait, it wobbles and zigzags, just like a real fish trying to make the great escape. That movement draws in the smallmouth bass!
Spinnerbaits: Yet another type of small lure that works great. When you reel them in, they spin around in the water, giving off shiny reflections that draw the attention of the fish. Though they come in various colors and shapes, many right out of nature's menu, they can all be effective for smallmouth bass in your area. But you can always try different styles to find out which one catches fish best on your next fishing trip!
Topwater Lures: This lures are good for shallow water fishing. They sit above the water and are easily visible. You can mimic small frogs or other small creatures that smallmouth bass would be interested in eating. Smallmouth bass often jumps up and strikes from beneath to grab the lure when they spot it. It’s so exciting to see this happen!
Senko Worm: This easy-to-use plastic worm mimics a live worm once they are in the water. One of the best lures for smallmouth bass because it’s just so simple to rig up and can be fished in all kinds of water conditions. You literally just cast it out and let it sink, and you bring it in slow. Smallmouth bass are attracted to the way it moves in the water.
The Hair Jig: This lure is made up of soft hair that will move naturally in the water. It looks like real prey, so it is very attractive to smallmouth bass. This is particularly good for fishing on rocks as the hair jig will touch the bottom. This creates noise and draws the attention of nearby swimming smallmouth bass.
Tubes: Simplistic yet soft plastic lures mimicking a tube. When you throw them into the water, they swim like real prey, attracting the strike of a smallmouth bass. This makes them very efficient, as they can be proven in a wide variety of fishing conditions and are simple for both novice and seasoned anglers to use.
Finesse Worms: Finesse worms are small plastic worms that resemble and wiggle like real worms. These floating bait that wiggle and swim in a way that smallmouth bass simply cannot resist make ideal lures for when the water is calm. When the fish isn't biting that much, you can use these worms to lure the bass closer.