Bait For Smallmouth Bass

Discover the ultimate selection of bait for smallmouth bass to enhance your fishing experience. Our collection features a variety of lures and baits designed to attract and entice these feisty fish. From soft plastics to jigs and topwater options, each product is crafted for optimal performance in various water conditions. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just starting out, our high-quality bait ensures you have the right tools to reel in your next big catch. Gear up and get ready for an exciting day on the water!

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Z-Man MinnowZ Swimbait

Z-Man MinnowZ Swimbait

$5.49

(28)

This swim bait is very well made! ... I love a lot of z- man products but just bought them Swim baits as it ’s z- man it has to be good. ... Great Swim Bait! ... These baits last forever and the action is

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5 Brew
I use this with a green bottom and speckled top with a Laser eye head( red)

5 Bradtothebones
Great for reds, trout, even flounder bumping along the bottom. Awesome colors too

5 Flounder pounder 0123
Extremely durable elaztech, Can ’ t get but off by bluefish and croaker. Big plus imo and the fish love it. Pair with 2/0 weedless hook or a z man trout eye or redfish eye. Also works on a sea striker gotcha jighead

5 Jade Alan
Great swim bait! Very durable and looks very much like bait fish.

5 jimbob
Im a subscriber to Salt strong, and per their advice purchased these at dicks.. They have great action and most important they are very tough. I dont have to change them every time I catch a fish. I also catch more fish with the z- man than with other swimbaits.

Berkley PowerBait Minnow Soft Bait

Berkley PowerBait Minnow Soft Bait

$8.99

(16)

The tail quivers very nicely so that bass, large crappie and large bluegill are all very attracted to this bait ... Very durable and very soft! ... The Berkley PowerBait Minnow Soft Bait is an excellent tool for nabbing panfish and

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5 Kcco
Great product!!!!!!! Caught a lot of bass with this one will recommend

5 Biiigfishteddy
I love crappie fishing, used to live minnow all the time until I switch to powerbait. Works even better. Best lure ever made, also works on trouts, bass, even caught a pike, I buy 30 to 50 packs at a time. Last me about a year. I highly recommend it!!!!!

5 Lee
Great Soft Bait. Caught 3 large mouth bass within 1/2 hr with this bait.

5 Rdujack
Can be used year round.. Great bait.. Great darting action on a small jig head

5 CootShooter
Really nice twitchy little bait. Panfish and crappie love these things!

Zoom Bait Trick Worm Soft Bait

Zoom Bait Trick Worm Soft Bait

$7.99

(166)

My teenage son was overjoyed by the amount of small mouth bass he caught while kayaking using this item ’ ... CAUGHT MANY LARGE BASS AND PICKERELS, EVEN A BLUE

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5 justin
The best worms there is. perfect for this time of the year when bass are on beds or its really hot. i definitely recommend zoom worms

5 nalc1126
Bass love them here in the northeast I use it mostly texas rig style in the weeds

5 Treeznfish
This is an excellent bass bait. I have only bought the cotton candy color, as I just catch fish with it. When nothing else is working, put one of these on!

5 kybassman
I like using these baits either Texas- rigged or wacky style.

5 Raignis
If the bass are getting slow and picky, these trick worms on a Strike King shaky head jighead have been pulling them off the bottom for me. Great selection of colors.

Berkley Gulp! Minnow Soft Bait

Berkley Gulp! Minnow Soft Bait

$9.99

(70)

Have had great success for smallmouth floating creekside rivers ... Glad I purchased these. ... Great for trout fishing ... Tried these on a recent fishing trip, they worked

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5 Titelines
Caught a limit of walleye 1st day I used them, great price/ rebate.

5 JohnL
I bought a bag of this bait at my local dicks store last week. I fish regularly on Cayuga lake which is located in the finger lakes in NY. I purchased some minnow soft baits as an alternative bait to my Berkley grub baits. I had lots of success in catching some fish including some blue gill, perch, and large mouth. I also caught tons! and tons! of gobies where I fished. These things have huge mouths and love the scented bait. I was only fishing of a dock so I did n't get the full experience of using this bait on a boat or kayak. I found that using a smaller hook worked well in catching the fish near me. I hooked the bait through the head and out the bottom similar to a carolina rig. The bait works well even after a few fish are caught and the bait is broken down. I suggest throwing the bait back in the back once finished so it can redial up the liquid in the gulp bag. All in all decent bait for a good price.

5 Fisher_of_fish
I use these on a chatter bait flashback mini, and get a crappie almost every cast when over submerged weedbeds. These are by far the most irresistible bait- both in taste/scent and texture- to most panfish. The chatter bait draws them, and these baits keep them. I use the 2. 5 '' black or emerald shiners mostly. Fire tiger works well on cloudy days.

5 JR Beardsmith
There is n't a fish, in my neck of the woods, that 'll pass this bait up! Always in my kit when and wherever I go freshwater fishing.

5 MHATW
I buy this pretty regularly because I run out pretty quick. I 've used these with great success fishing for Trout, bass, crappies, pickerel, in local rivers and on lakes, all seasons. Even ice fishing. Love this bait.

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Zoom Bait Fluke Jerk Softbait
  • White Pearl

Zoom Bait Fluke Jerk Softbait

$3.99

WAS: $6.49*

(17)

The bass can not resist them. ... The first time I used them I would cast it out let it sink and then jerk every few seconds, on my first cast I was pleasantly surprised with 4 big bass following

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5 Pwd
Very nice product ca n't wait to try these flukes out.

5 Scotty G
Texas rig these lures, cast them out, twitch a couple of times and let them sink. The bass can not resist them. Or add a small weight and jig them off the bottom.

5 RWA Fishing
The irratic darting motion on a jerk- pause retrieve looks so much like a fish in distress, it has caught big and small bass, very effective when they 're feeding near the surface, it's action does get a reaction bite that varies. Sometimes the line just stops with no initial tap or tug, other times they try to rip the rod out of my hands!

5 Landshark1804
Me and my friend use these constantly, they work so well! The first time I used them I would cast it out let it sink and then jerk every few seconds, on my first cast I was pleasantly surprised with 4 big bass following it! were talking 3 pounders!!! I use primarily the White Pearl color and my first time using them I caught 53 bass over 1lb!!!

5 Kash
Believe this to be a perfect size for the fish I 'm after and the texture actually is quite soft.

Berkley PowerBait Minnotator Swimbait
  • Black
  • Smelt
  • Bluegill

Berkley PowerBait Minnotator Swimbait

$5.97-$9.99

WAS: $7.99-$9.99*

(6)

Great lure ... Very well made and really gets

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5 Db1955
Very well made and really gets bit! Only down fall is a little pricey.

5 KTfitz
Seems like it works well, caught some fish with it already.

5 bybayou
Good action and perfect weight for my bait caster.

5 J Baits
These things work great I love them! Great price! Great quality! Lots of action! The fish love them!!! 🎣

5 vince
this is the best lure i have every used and i recommend it to anyone

Berkley Gulp! Jerk Shad Soft Baits

Berkley Gulp! Jerk Shad Soft Baits

$9.99

(29)

Great soft bait for saltwater fishing. ... Great for light inshore ... Awesome bait for speckled trout, flounder and redfish ... Great Action and smell ... great for pier

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5 Sharkbait631
I have had very good success with this Jerk bait, it is my goto bait.

5 Maxrowdy
Great action and smell- Redfish Trout and Flounder all like this bait

5 Charles1213
This my favorite And my go to lure. I use the 6 inch gulp shad year round

5 SteveDP
Awesome bait for speckled trout, flounder and redfish

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Berkley Gulp! Minnow Grub Soft Baits
  • Chartreuse

Berkley Gulp! Minnow Grub Soft Baits

$9.99

(4)

I had lots of success in landing some fish including some blue gill, pumpkin seed, rock bass, and large mouth bass. ... You can definitely catch some 2 or 3 lb largemouth on these bait if you are fishing in the right

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5 JohnL
I bought this bait at my local dicks sporting goods store last week. I fish on Cayuga lake which is located in the finger lakes in Upstate New York. I purchased some Berkley grub minnows for fishing off of a dock near a marina and off of the shore near a small bank. I had lots of success in landing some fish including some blue gill, pumpkin seed, rock bass, and large mouth bass. Do n't let me forget to mention that I caught A LOT of gobies. These things have huge mouths and love the scented bait. You can definitely catch some 2 or 3 lb largemouth on these bait if you are fishing in the right area. I found that using a size 4 jawbone hook worked well with a Carolina rig for the fish I was after. I added a 1/8 oz weight about 5 inches from the hook. I received most bites and catches on sunny days with calm water in about 20- 40 feet of water. To retrieve the bait cast it out very far, then let it sink to the bottom. Then just slowly reel on the line every 5 seconds then let it sink then repeat. These baits tear away after you snag them or hook them multiple times. They also lose scent after a while so sometimes if it is reusable I wash it off then throw it back in the bag to soak in the juice.

5 Wyoming Rocker
I have used this product for years. It just simply out catches all other bait. I still try other baits but for consistancy I use Gulp. The availability of sizes and colors keep me ready for what ever type of fish are biting that day, especially the flounder!!!

5 El pescador de Colorado
When used in conjunction with a simple jig head, a beetle spin or an underspin jig head, this Gulp bait has really helped me catch big crappie, some nice largemouth, and a number of walleyes this spring.

4 Glockenspiel
Glad to have these in my tackle kit. Don ’ t always have time to stop at the bait shop.

Zoom Bait Finesse Worm Soft Bait

Zoom Bait Finesse Worm Soft Bait

$6.49

(48)

Bass love them! ... They are high quality and can catch multiple fish and attract fish of all sizes. ... Great worm to drop shot with ... Only brand of lures I catch fish with.. Zoom lures are the

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5 Rick
Great finesse bait plenty of action but does n't tear very easily I will add more to my collection

5 Snoop
this salted finess green pumpkin is probably one of the best baits i have bought in awhile. im almost out of them already, bass love these worms. i would suggest any bass fiaherman to get a few packs, they wo n't last long..

5 Coachsmitty
Great for small ponds... especially weightless! Caught several w/ the watermelon color during our early spring!

5 Colby
I love this product, weather it's a Texas rig or wacky rig this bait fishes well on anything. The big bass love them and I do too

5 DARKY
I love these worms. Especially the Pumpkin color. Sometimes it is called Sandlin, but they work great. Best lure I 've ever used.

Strike King Midsize Rage Bug Soft Bait

Strike King Midsize Rage Bug Soft Bait

$7.99

(4)

Bought it and used it right away for pike, pickerel, and bass it works ... Good bait ... Best Trailer ... These make the best travels, had I know. ... Happy Fishing

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5 Qball321
Bought it and used it right away for pike, pickerel, and bass it works

5 Krane
These make the best travels, had I know. I ’ d be writing a review I would have captured a video. So far I ’ ve put them on my same color jig baits. Happy Fishing people.

5 Bassin1
I rig these Texas rigged and drag slowly. Bass Cush this bait.

4 Ballermama84
These have been a great addition to my tackle, fun to use

Challenger Lures Minnow Hard Bait

Challenger Lures Minnow Hard Bait

$9.99

(2)

Gift for boyfriend ... I bought this a few weeks back as part of a birthday gift for my boyfriend, without knowing the exact one he wanted and he said he has never used a better

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5 Bhart30
I bought this a few weeks back as part of a birthday gift for my boyfriend, without knowing the exact one he wanted and he said he has never used a better bait! He was super happy with the product and product quality

5 Eddyee
This is the best lure for walleye. Swims really good in water.

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Z-Man ChatterBait Mini Spinner Bait

Z-Man ChatterBait Mini Spinner Bait

$6.49

(5)

I gave it a try using a Spunk Shad trailer and, I have n't looked back. ... The combination of a bluegill 3/8 ounce with a Goby Spunk Shad trailer works well at my

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5 mercerguy323
I gave up on Chatterbaits until I saw a Mikey Ballz YouTube video about the MiniMax. I gave it a try using a Spunk Shad trailer and, I have n't looked back. The combination of a bluegill 3/8 ounce with a Goby Spunk Shad trailer works well at my lake.

5 Skeef
Love these little chatter baits!!! Paired one up with a juggle minnow trailer and was getting hammered!

5 bigdoggg
I used this bait last weekend and caught several small mouth bass on it.

5 Ricky Sticky
Compact profile and good motion, works well when they don ’ t bite.

Zoom Bait Swimmin' Chunk Soft Bait
  • Green Pumpkin

Zoom Bait Swimmin' Chunk Soft Bait

$6.99

(3)

Great trailer for jigs and spinning lures. ... Give yourself a better chance at catching that fish. ... Great

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5 Bamafever
I 've been using Zoom products for several years now and use the swimmin chunk as a trailer on a 1/4 ounce jig and also a 3/8 ounce jig. i usually dip the legs in a chartreuse garlic dye, and most of my jigs are a shade of green( usually a green crawfish) not sure if the bass see this as a bluegill or crawfish; only that it catches fish!! i fish an extremely clear, fairly deep lake so detail is very important.

5 Gary
Give yourself a better chance at catching that fish. Add one of these to your jig or spinning lure for some extra action. Get that fishes attention!

5 Grandpa78
I had Zoom chunks before but hadn ’ t thrown the zoom swimming Chunk before. I put it on a swimming jig and was so surprised at the motion it added to the jig and how the bass found it so attractive and appetizing.

Zoom Bait Z-Craw Worm

Zoom Bait Z-Craw Worm

$7.99

(1)

Catching crazy with the pumpkin color. ... Excellent

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5 Deltona Dave
Catching crazy with the pumpkin color. I fish it at a slow retrieve with occasional pauses and also buzz it on top. Must have salt in at because they have some weight to them and cast far.

Zoom Bait Swimmin Super Fluke Soft Jerkbait
  • White Pearl

Zoom Bait Swimmin Super Fluke Soft Jerkbait

$6.99

(70)

Good swimbait for bass ... Also very effective for nighttime topwater. ... So versatile, great action. ... Just easy fishing. ... For me( so fla ponds and canals) the most effective method is a long cast to the edge of the lilies, let it hit the bottom, pick it up and let it fall-...

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5 johnny
I think these are excellent swim baits. Bass cant seem to resist them

5 RJ
The best all around lure i have used. It has great action with the flip tail. Purchased at Dicks because of grand opening and had a coupon. Their normal prices are about$ 1. 00 more than other retailers in the area. Will continue to purchase at other outlets until Dicks lowers their prices to meet the competition.

5 Marc
Long- lasting product, bass do LOVE EM. Zoom does make good fishing products.

5 catch12
Been using swimming flukes since they came out... have caught bass, snook, reds and speckled trout. Use them as a swimbait Texas rigged with a pegged bullet weight. Use them weightless worked real slow and easy, just twitch them or bring to the top and let them sink back down to the bottom or buzz them on top. You can go fishing with only this bait and always catch fish. Houdini is my favorite color... What a bait!!

5 BogMountain
I have switched to the Zoom Swimmin' Super Fluke as my `` go to '' bait for both small and largemouth bass fishing. They can be very effectively fished as a surface bait in very thick aquatic vegetation and are extremely effective when fished that way for largemouth bass. They can also be fished as a `` wake bait '' or fished more slowly as a subsurface bait. My favorite colors are Baby Bass, Pearl, and Houdini. You need to have several bags of these in your arsenal!

Zoom Bait Z-Craw Soft Bait

Zoom Bait Z-Craw Soft Bait

$6.49

(6)

I bought this to catch bass a month go and it works amazing especially in dark water ... Great creature bait! ... Fantastic creature bait ... Great ... It catches really nice fish and works good as a

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5 king x
It catches really nice fish and works good as a trailer

5 MCFishing
I primarily only use Zoom Z Craw for flipping trees for big bass.

5 Gary
Ca n't go wrong with Zoom products! They will catch fish. Texas rig it, use it as a trailer for jigs or spinning bait, swim it, whatever you want!

5 Marcus888
I bought this to catch bass a month go and it works amazing especially in dark water

5 mikebatfl
Great lure. would awesome in our lake. worth the money

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Zoom Bait Ol' Monster Worm Soft Bait

Zoom Bait Ol' Monster Worm Soft Bait

$6.99

WAS: $6.99-$7.99*

(65)

Great movement and color pattern for catching big bass ... Both really like the Ol' Monster for the hotter days of summer. ... Another great bait ... Perfect size and

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5 jr56
in my opinion there are no better baits made than zoom for catching bass in south florida. there all i use

5 KP
Great looking worm. Fish killer. Bass love it

5 Wormin
The Zoom ol monsters are my soft plastic of choice. The 10 1/2 '' worm will get the bass' attention. They are very durable and come in a good assortment of colors. My most productive have been: black shad, red shad and California 420. I love texas rigging these worms and practically fishing anywhere on the lake. From fallen timber to points to deep water structure, these are a sure bet

5 O.T.
just what the large bass wanted in northern Illinois in late July early August

5 David T
I have been using the Zoom watermelon seed color in a private lake near Lake Wales FL for years now. This plastic bait catches big fish every time

Z-Man Finesse ShadZ Soft Bait

Z-Man Finesse ShadZ Soft Bait

$5.49

(6)

I use the Z- Man Finesse ShadZ as my favorite drop shot bait and it has the right movement to interest the bass and then you just flick your line a little and that bass is

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5 Weik
These plastics catch dozens of bass before needing to be replaced.

5 Bigfishonline
Great for Damiki rig and drop shot. Z- man lures last longer than most.

5 Gramps78
I use the Z- Man Finesse ShadZ as my favorite drop shot bait and it has the right movement to interest the bass and then you just flick your line a little and that bass is yours.

5 Deltona Dave
I use these with the keltec tungsten mono spin jig and also as a Ned rig

5 floater
I bought these about a month ago, but I have n't been fishing to use them. I will come back after I use them and write a better review.

Berkley Powerbait 2'' Power Minnow Soft Bait
  • Black Shad
  • Smelt

Berkley Powerbait 2'' Power Minnow Soft Bait

$9.99

(27)

I recently caught the largest bass I 've ever caught on this lure. ... Best bass bait ... I bought this a little over a month ago I love this product. i been catch so many bass with

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5 jsteinberger19
I caught 20 fish( 19 bass, 1 panfish) last night, and a lot of them were caught on this baby. The bite is causes is unreal. It's so simple to use, aswell. I just reeled in a little then let it float and the jig head gave it a nice swimming motion. These base crushed it and it was a lot of fun. Excellent lure and I beg you to buy this!

5 Krocfoot
I can speak from alot of experience with this product. I use this these for freshwater trout that are locally stocked. If you impart the correct action, you will draw strikes when nobody else is.. i 've often outfished live fatheads. Also, if your intentions are to catch and release, using a 2 in jig like this with a 1/32 th oz head assures an easy liphook for quick releases. Ill tell you the secret, pretend your teasing a cat on your retrieve and fish will jump on it!

5 Shakyjason
This bait is great for speckled trout, white trout, bass and a majority of other game fish. Thanks Berkley for making such useful baits.

5 Joe bags
Awesome product caught many fish and just love this bait

5 1972Rangers
So far, I have only fixed these at a stock tank. The Bass are all over these. I am going to have to go purchase more, before I go fishing again.

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Leland's Lures Trout Magnet Soft Bait

Leland's Lures Trout Magnet Soft Bait

$2.99

WAS: $2.99-$3.49*

(30)

Great for Trout ... Works perfectly! ... Would definitely recommend purchasing. ... Great product ... Great soft plastic! ... Great fishing lures ... My son was not disappointed with this, excited about having these in his tackle

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5 Grampa Lou
Great worked under a small float in stream or lake. Great way to introduce kids to fishing with artificials.

5 HPat
I first bought these last summer when looking for something to catch panfish on. Let me tell you, they caught panfish all right, and everything in between.

5 Marcb678
I just bought this bait and I 'm surprised. I went out for an hour caught a 20lb carp, 7 sunfish, and 1 bass in a creek. Have n't yet caught a trout, but this bait was worth it.

5 Grandmother43
My son likes any product made from Trout Magnet. It is an excellent product.

5 Crappieshack
Bought the meal worm color and been catching nice blue gill in south florida

Bandit Lures Walleye Shallow Jerkbait

Bandit Lures Walleye Shallow Jerkbait

$10.99

(10)

Great for early season walleye when they are shallow. ... Action at slower speeds is good. ... I liked the design and color scheme on this lure so I knew I had to give it a

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5 Walleyeslayer247
I liked the design and color scheme on this lure so I knew I had to give it a try. First time out, not even on the water 15 mins and BAM! Snagged a beautiful walleye.

5 Capt. J.
I bought this series to run behind Divers on Lake Erie. three Man limit before noon and another three man limit after 1: 00 PM Very Good bait.

5 Jim the Walleye Slayer
Long casts. Great action. Great color scheme. Very good Walleye lure!

5 YakRanger24
Great for early season walleye when they are shallow. Great action and rattle

5 wlum
Bought it on facetime with a buddy, ended uo catching me a walleye first cast

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Zoom Bait Super Chunk Soft Bait
  • Black Emerald
  • Green Pumpkin
  • Watermelon Seed

Zoom Bait Super Chunk Soft Bait

$3.99

WAS: $3.99-$6.99*

(9)

Large profile of the chunk gives the bass something to smash and when they hit, they hit! ... Works well when used on any number of bass jigs 1/4oz and

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5 Bob FLA
Is a great little trailers used on the back of a jig. You can look at several different ways you can trim the edges to change the swim and fall rate.

5 Anonymous042023
I was looking for new jig baits. I wasn ’ t familiar with them and was pleasantly impressed with the selection of colors and style available at the store.

5 LMB14
These are my go to trailers on a spinner bait while fishing largemouth. They can ’ t resist it!

5 JLKY
Flip one of these on a jig into some cover and hang on! My favorite style of jig

5 NicknRob
This soft bait color is amazing and the value is great

Zoom Bait Super Fluke Soft Jerkbait

Zoom Bait Super Fluke Soft Jerkbait

$6.49

(95)

Love throwing this weightless for top water smallmouth ... bass love this lure ... I caught 5 large mouth bass in 2 hours using this lure! ... Versatile options for

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5 Nathan161987
Caught my personal best of 8 lbs on one of these 4. 5 inches. I 'm new to flukes and I love them for ponds and schooling bass.

5 rayq
bought for my son fishing for stripe fishing in spring

5 boomer34
this is a great product. So far this has gotten some hits, but I have n't had a chance to snag a lunker yet!!!!

5
I buy this product frequently and it ’s anazing. It ’s a very durable soft plastic swimbait and I have caught so many fish using it Texas Rigged I highly recommend.

5 bowlerx
This soft jerk bait is right beside plastic worms or senko style worms as the most productive bass bait in South Florida. I prefer the watermelon family of colors. Use with 3/0 or 4/0 EWG worm hook. Great fishing

Rapala CountDown Hard Bait

Rapala CountDown Hard Bait

$9.99-$11.49

(19)

In smaller sizes, this is a great lure for early season smallmouth bass! ... I love this bait it is so versatile I have caught bream, crappie, catfish and

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5 Jgoshea21
Got this about 3 weeks ago and amazing results first time out!!

5 Rugrb5
I have doing well on rainbow trout with the CD- 1& CD- 5 silver( Cant seem to find the CD- 3 ever). I prefer the CountDown( sinking) over the original( floating) models. Floating models are too light to cast well. The CD- 1 really seem to work well for trout, simulate minnows the trout feed on. Nice slow retrieve. They will ignore one size totally and then hit on a different size lure minutes apart so keep a couple different sizes and try until you find the one they want. Work for Bass as well.

5 Jebmlb1
This lure was exactly what I was looking for, small in size but attracts fish.

5 Huntinfool69
Bought this item last month and it did n't disappoint. Countdown depth 1 ft per second as advertised and controlled depth with retrieve. Landed 2 rainbows over 18 '' in an hour of casting the river...

5 Jermax
I purchased this Rapala at Dicks in San Luis Obispo. I 'm glad I did because, with it, I caught an 8. 1 pound Trout on March 25, 2019.

Googan Baits Snacky Swimmer

Googan Baits Snacky Swimmer

$5.99

(14)

Bass fishing and this is what they were taking, so I 'm glad I picked them up. ... Perfect size for my area, especially around heavily pressured fisheries. ... The lures have an awesome texture and great smell that really lure the

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5 Drewsch
Fun small bait to use. Catches everything. My son and I have caught crappie, bluegill, bass, stripers, and even walleye.

5 CpTnCaBo
The lures have an awesome texture and great smell that really lure the fish!

5 WVPanther53
I have caught rainbow and brook trout consistantly on these pink belly and black swim baits. Put them on a 1/16 or 1 /32 ounce jig head, cast up stream and real in with current keeping the swin bait near the bottom.

5 Break Water
I brought the soft baits a few months ago, love the style shape and color selection, i fish for Crappies and assorted Panfish, they will be killer.

5 Austintotally
Perfect size for my area, especially around heavily pressured fisheries.

Rapala Shad Rap Crankbait

Rapala Shad Rap Crankbait

$11.49

(102)

This is a really great crank bait for those who like to fish actively. ... Great early spring bait ... Great for Bass. ... Bass Love Them ... Work great, caught a lot of bass on

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5 johnny vegas
went fishing in canada this week. caught a bunch of small mouth bass. they put up a good fight. it worked awesome

5 Jr
Used many different crank baits This one is top of most crank baits moves very well. Caught plenty fish on this lure

5 mcdoud2
This one might not land the largest fish but if you want to have a great time catching medium sized fish you got ta try this one! Northern Pike love it and Smallmouth hit as well.

5 Lee13
Used this bait in a clear water lake in May and caught Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and White Bass on the same fishing trip. It really looks and swims like a bait fish.

5 APfisherman
I use this great lure to troll up suspended walleye. Works even better after dark.

Zoom Bait Swimmin' Super Fluke Jr.
  • White Pearl

Zoom Bait Swimmin' Super Fluke Jr.

$6.99

(14)

Great for bass! ... I love catching the big bass with these. ... These baits are good as a trailer on a chatter bait or great as a weedless swim bait ... GREAT ITEM ... My

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5 Jasonp28
These baits are good as a trailer on a chatter bait or great as a weedless swim bait

5 Steel fishing
WORKS EXCELLENT!!!! I catch everything with it from hybrids to crappie

5 Frito Bandito
I love catching the big bass with these. I have not been disappointed.

5 Arwby
I use these for both freshwater and saltwater fishing.

5 Arwby
I use these for both freshwater and saltwater fishing.

Berkley PowerBait Floating Mice Tails Soft Bait

Berkley PowerBait Floating Mice Tails Soft Bait

$6.99

(15)

The Mouse tail soft plastic is an incredible braid for trout and bass. ... Great for trout and Bass. ... I have found multiple ways to use this and most were

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5 bobb94513
excellent trout bait, comes in multiple color combination that can be use with other attractant or not. Bait is also reusable.

5 Owie26
I bought this same time as my other powerbait a month ago. I caught 1 trout so far and I believe I am almost out of mice tail. I like this better than the putty version because you can keep reusing it it does n't dissolve unlike the putty version of powerbait.

5 Miles1
Caught 4 2 lb rainbow trout on these at Crowley Lake.

5 MaddGoatee
Used on my last fishing trip out and caught my limit in two hours.

5 JTY99
You wo n't go wrong with these tails. Great for trout and Bass.

Zoom Bait Super Fluke Jr. Soft Jerkbait

Zoom Bait Super Fluke Jr. Soft Jerkbait

$6.99

(18)

Worked great, caught 2 decent sized bass in the lake. ... Caught a lot of bass on this product very happy. ... Worked well on bass ... great lure for dtripe bass fishing gift for my

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5 Larry77
My go to bait when fishing slows. I fish almost every day, and very rarely do I get shut out using this bait. One of the best on the market. A couple of jerks, then a slight pause almost always triggers strikes. Never leave home without it.

5 blue
One of my favorite lures for jigging, I usually match it with a 2oz Jig head. Great for stripers and weakfish. Bluefish usually terrorize these lures so I buy multiple packs.

5 Turtle
The Super Fluke and Super Fluke Jr is definitely one of my go to baits. I Can fish it weed less through the pads get it down a few feet on a swim jig or my favorite fish it on a dropshot rig. It does n't matter how you fish it the bait always seems to get that bite you need. I would n't buy them from a better place than Dicks Sporting Goods. They always have the color I want and many more to choose from. Get you a pack today and fish on. Turtle

5 fishphilly
Great bait with great action. All year round bass lure!

5 Chuck
Very good product will recommend to my friends. Use to catch silver bass.

Rebel Micro Crawfish Hard Bait
  • Multi

Rebel Micro Crawfish Hard Bait

$5.99

(2)

Very good movement underwater and is fish friendly. ... Great finesse micro technique ... Trout love it ... Super happy I bought this and you will be

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5 Vinny03
Super happy I bought this and you will be too. Very good movement underwater and is fish friendly.

5 Mighty Joe
Micro craw finesse technique with powerful action; lure color only carried by Dick ’s.

Zoom Bait Magnum Finesse Worm Soft Bait

Zoom Bait Magnum Finesse Worm Soft Bait

$6.49

(13)

I catch bass almost everytime I go out, great product, will use often ... Very versatile design. ... Better action than Yamamoto Senkos, less expensive, more durable.. great wacky rigged,

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5 SwampYank
I 've been cleaning up on big bass with these lately. Watermelon slice color. Fished weightless, Texposed on a 3/0 Texposer hook. Cast to likely cover, let it sink and watch the line. Better action than Yamamoto Senkos, less expensive, more durable... great wacky rigged, too

5 JohnMM
When you want a little more size with that finesse tail. Perfect for Neko rig, drop shot, or rig it wacky, or weightless Texas rigged. Very versatile design. Perfect for that short outing when joy don ’ t want to carry a bunch of gear. One worm does it all.

5 Sparky81
I ’ ve only had the bait a short time and no real chance to use it yet. But I have tournaments coming up next month.

5 Bill Huttel
I catch bass almost everytime I go out, great product, will use often

5 Niner22
I pulled in a couple fish first time out! Zoom Is always a good choice and finding this size and shape is not so easy.

Z-Man Graph ShadZ Swimbait
  • Electric Shad
  • Sight Flash

Z-Man Graph ShadZ Swimbait

$7.99

(8)

Great bait! ... They are perfect for multiple types of fish. ... This is great for the “ moping ” technique but I had equal, if not better, results mid

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5 Swimbait
I ’ ve caught so much using these lures! They are perfect for multiple types of fish. Very well made!

5 Grrriff
This is great for the “ moping ” technique but I had equal, if not better, results mid strolling. I only have 2D sonar on my kayak and I was able to see my presentation just fine.

5 Toughbass
Dicks Sporting goods was the only place I could find these

5 Opie5
A new presentation that can be worked differently than a swim bai

5 Kevin
Realistic design and excellent action. Cant wait to use it.

Berkley Gulp! Cricket Soft Bait
  • Breen

Berkley Gulp! Cricket Soft Bait

$6.99

(3)

Great Item. ... Great product. ... The bluegill love them. ... I love this

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5 wyginkobu4
I love this product. The size is the same as the real ones I use, they have a smell that attracts fish and I do n't have to search for the real ones. Great product.

4 Bluegill60
They worked great but they are so soft that they do n't last long. The bluegill love them. I 'd buy some more if they make them better so they do n't tare of the hook so easily.

Rapala Ultra Light Shad Hard Bait

Rapala Ultra Light Shad Hard Bait

$9.99

(8)

Good for panfish, perch, and small bass. ... We have a lot of success with bass and trout on them. ... Definitely worth it to pick a few up if you have an ultra light

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5 Waycaster
Good for panfish, perch, and small bass. Definitely worth it to pick a few up if you have an ultra light setup

5 DJG33
Love the action from this guy fish can ’ t resist need more of these in my tackle box for sure

5 Happy Dad
I believe this is the 3rd time purchasing one of these. They are great, just keep em out of the trees! We have a lot of success with bass and trout on them.

5 AlphaTanker
These are usually my go to crank baits and I always buy more when they ’ re on sale for my kids to fish with.

5 Tc71
Bought this lure to use for fall and winter crappie fishing. Have had some success. Really haven ’ t had much of a chance to fish due to weather.

Z-Man Big Blade ChatterBait

Z-Man Big Blade ChatterBait

$13.99

(21)

[ Perfect bait to put on when you want or need that big bass bite ... Good running bait and puts out a lot of vibration. ... The bass loved the fire craw. ... They have greatly increased the the size of bass and...

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5 Smiller300
These blades provide an amazing thump through the water. Caught a couple in murky water, amazing action on these things. I still prefer a jackhammer, however these over sized blades are amazing to attract bass in murky water.

5 Jwis23
Big fish lure. Great big fish lure. Turn any jig to a chatterbait

5 LR 432
I recently bought two of these, one in white and the other in fire craw for fishing on a trip to Minnesota. The bass loved the fire craw. I bought the other for home in East TN. The products work as advertised, they have a tremendous amount of thump and hunt.

5 IHS08
Very Good Product. They have greatly increased the the size of bass and northerns I have been catching.

5 Afrost96
Good running bait and puts out a lot of vibration. Good strong hook too.

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Z-Man Chatterbait Minimax Bladed jig

Z-Man Chatterbait Minimax Bladed jig

$10.99

(10)

With that said, the Jackhammer model is superior ... Will continue to purchase these in the future ... Pure and simple this is the best chatterbait brand out

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5 GMan70
Pure and simple this is the best chatterbait brand out there. Doesn ’ t matter which model. With that said, the Jackhammer model is superior

5 James Lahey
Awesome product. Will continue to purchase these in the future

5 Bob2024
Have had great luck with this lure pulling in some nice bass. I highly recommend it.

5 Fishboy86
Ive bought several of these lures and they always work for pretty much any kind of fish, great quality, sharp hook, can take an absolute beating and it still will always catch fish all year round.

5 Martin
Love the distance and deeper drop on yo- yo retrieve

Mepps Dressed Basser Kit

Mepps Dressed Basser Kit

$44.99

(2)

Has all the spinner's that I was looking for in one nice kit. ... These Mepps spinner lures are great variety box of different sizes and colors. ... Great spinner

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5 RonM
Love this kit. Has all the spinner's that I was looking for in one nice kit.

5 Jtex
These Mepps spinner lures are great variety box of different sizes and colors. I have already caught fish off them

Z-Man RaZor ShadZ Jerkbait

Z-Man RaZor ShadZ Jerkbait

$5.49

(46)

Caught some nice bass on this in 2021. ... Not only is this a great bait I bought it at a great price. ... Bought this over a month ago, love using it with the chatter

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5
Great color and durability. Almost impossible to tear them up.

5 Snake2011
These are primarily intended as a chatterbait/bladed jig trailer. They are SUPPOSED to have subtle action that works well with a bladed jig: they have the right shape to create a baitfish profile and the tail jerks back and forth in sync with the jig vibrations. Some of the other reviewers might not have understood that. These may not work very well as a jerkbait or swimbait on the end of a jighead( not saying they wo n't-- they just might for you). The main competitor is the Yamamoto Zako- a bait that just kills bass on the bladed jig, but the RaZor ShadZ have the advantage of awesome durability. Z man's elaztec plastic is super durable but can not be stored directly adjacent to other plastics including other lures or certain plastic tackle boxes. It will definitely cause melting. Consider Z man soft plastics for what they are: durable, cost- effective, reliable bass killers; you have to accept they have to be put back in their own bag or separately in a Plano box.

5 joelske
Really exaggerated side to side action kinda like a soft glide bait when rigged on a jig head. Also makes a really nice chatter bait trailer if you bit the head down a little.

5 Schag8
I love these as trailers for chatterbaits. Once you finally get them straight on the chatterbait they last for a long time. I love these elaztech baits.

5 DMac
Great trailer on my chatter baits and swim baits. They do n't pull apart easily.

Leland's Lures Crappie Magnet Soft Bait

Leland's Lures Crappie Magnet Soft Bait

$2.99

(50)

That's a great all purpose bait early like I 'm on a nice 1 32nd 164 sounds jig head some light line that could do some damage they also get trout get crappie* even some small bass to medium size bass great little

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5 joe
This is a nice minnow copy, I did'nt get a chance to try it yet, but it looks good

5 JoeinDallas
White with chartreuse tail works best for me. Caught 15 crappie with one lure. I jig vertically with a road runner jig head.

5 Randy
I use this for white perch on I/8 oz. jigs with a spinner and really love it! I seem to have better luck with the darker colors? I wish they made an orange one but these things truly work!

5 NCBASSKING
Best crappie lure on the market. Crappie hit this bait HARD!!!!!! caught over 40 crappie using just one lure and the same hook. Largemouth bass also love this bait.

5
I have got everything from red drum to bluegill they last long too

Zoom Bait Fat Albert Soft Bait

Zoom Bait Fat Albert Soft Bait

$2.97-$3.99

WAS: $3.99*

(13)

They work well on days when bass are finicky. ... Perfect as a trailer for jigs and spinners. ... I use these as my go to trailer for spinnerbaits. ... It also works great when fishing is tough i rig it on a 3/8oz jig head 99% of the time sometimes i ’ ll use a 1/4oz jig head as...

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5 Wolfy
I have been using Zoom Fat Albert grubs for several years and they are the best in my opinion. I fish them on a jig head', swimming them back to the boat using a lift and drop retrieve and sometimes a straight retrieve. You need to try both methods to see which one works the best each day. I also use them as a trailer on spinner baits. And do n't forget to try them on a safety pin rig like the old beetle spin but with the Fat Albert in stead of the beetle.

5 Fishingguy
I use these as my go to trailer for spinnerbaits. They work well on days when bass are finicky.

5 Octane_10
Great quality grub. It is a better quality bait than berkley

5 Asher21
I pair these up with a 1 aught worm hook and fish it through thick weeds on the surface. I have to say it has a great action when fished on the surface and is very deadly.

5 Gary
Perfect as a trailer for jigs and spinners. Great for many species of fish.

Berkley PowerBait Power Nightcrawler Soft Bait
  • Natural

Berkley PowerBait Power Nightcrawler Soft Bait

$7.99

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Caught some decent bass ... Decent lures for the price. ... Bought these for the low price just to try. ... Decent for the

Berkley PowerBait Power Grub Soft Bait
  • Firetiger
  • White

Berkley PowerBait Power Grub Soft Bait

$6.99-$7.99

(18)

i recently downsized from regular bass rig to ultra lite and could n't be happier with these little curly tails- several colors/combos. ... durability is about average but still very

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5 williamo
Of all the curly tail grubs, Berkely are the best for me in the color pearl white. I use them for crappies and bluegill.

5 wader105
as expected, these Berkley 2 '' curlies are quality baits. each bait is consistent in quality in shape, size, and color and the colors are very vibrant. durability is about average but still very decent. these baits will catch all panfish species- bluegill, perch, and crappie for me. and when i do catch the occasional bass, it's usually with this berkley power bait. i recently downsized from regular bass rig to ultra lite and could n't be happier with these little curly tails- several colors/combos. lastly, i think you 'll find these 2 '' ers are a little beefier than most other small grubs and the fish seem to appreciate it, as do i.

5 walleye107
I 've used these for the first time recently, and they work great! All I 'll use from now on!

5 Malimd
The crappie and bass gobble d this bait up! I had some tough conditions where I needed a 2 inch profile. This grub was my old faithful! It performed well in both cold and warm water and the scent lasted a long time.

5 langaha
Excellent soft bait! Great to use for spotted seatrout!!

Rapala Original Floating Hard Bait

Rapala Original Floating Hard Bait

$10.99-$11.99

(83)

Perfect weight, and easy to cast. ... I have been searching for this everywhere and finally found it ... Terrific lure ... Works perfect when fishing shallow ponds and

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5 Mike
Still one of the best fish catching lures out there. Got a nice stripped bass with it second cast of the day. Sometimes old is still good and the f- 9's are just that good

5 Wareagle
My favorite lure! Everything from trout to smallmouth bass.

5 Steve1876
Very good lure. I used the pay and pick up at the store, and it worked flawless.

5 BigB
Positively the best all around lure caught small mouth bass all day long in shanadoah river!!!

5 rmh1991
The original floating minnow is one of my favorite baits! I keep several in every tackle box I have. They catch all kinds of fish!

Zoom Bait Magnum Super Fluke Soft Jerkbait

Zoom Bait Magnum Super Fluke Soft Jerkbait

$7.49

(28)

I like baby bass color or anything watermelon. ... A great choice for fishing spots that treble hooks wo n't work in. ... Awesome soft jerk bait when used weightless with a 5/0 offset

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5 Lildogg
Do n't get any better then using the Magnum with 10LB test Power Pro. Results and action speaks for itself.

5 Kinami
Works especially well in open water with grasses below. Fishes well without weight and can be fished like a jerkbait.

5 Snuffy the Bass Slinger
This bait is awesome. Whether you get the fluke jr, the fluke, super fluke, magnum fluke or the swimming fluke..... you cant go wrong. I like baby bass color or anything watermelon. They'reee Greeeeeeeeeeeeat

5 Shelb0103
I have used different colors and sizes of flukes the past couple seasons and I have to say that I continually am impressed with how they perform largemouth just ca n't seem to resist them. I am looking forward to trying them on my smallmouth fishing trips this year.

5 Big Swimbait
This is a fall back for me if the crankbait bite slows down. I rig the Super Fluke on a big Scrounger head. The Scrounger gives the bait incredible action. Throw it on 15 lb flurocarbon& reel it slowly along the bottom.

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Bait For Smallmouth Bass

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  • What types of bait are most effective for catching smallmouth bass?
  • What materials are commonly used in bait for smallmouth bass?
  • When is the best time of year to use bait for smallmouth bass?
  • What are the key features to look for in smallmouth bass bait?
  • How does the water environment affect the choice of bait for smallmouth bass?
  • What are some common techniques for using bait to catch smallmouth bass?

Frequently Asked Questions For Bait For Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth bass are often attracted to a variety of bait types, including soft plastics, hard baits, and suspending lures. The effectiveness can depend on factors like water temperature, clarity, and the time of year. Experimenting with different styles can help determine what works best in your fishing location.

Baits for smallmouth bass are typically made from materials like soft plastics, wood, and metal. Soft plastics often mimic the texture and movement of natural prey, while hard baits can create enticing vibrations and sounds in the water. The choice of material can influence the bait's action and effectiveness.

The best time to use bait for smallmouth bass generally aligns with their spawning season in the spring and early summer. However, they can also be effectively targeted in the fall when they are actively feeding. Seasonal changes in water temperature and conditions can affect their feeding behavior, making timing important.

When selecting bait for smallmouth bass, consider features such as size, color, and action. Bait that mimics the natural prey of smallmouth bass, like minnows, is often more effective. Additionally, the ability of the bait to suspend or dive can be crucial depending on the fishing environment.

The water environment plays a significant role in bait selection for smallmouth bass. Factors such as water clarity, temperature, and current can influence which bait will be most effective. In clearer waters, more natural colors and subtle movements may work better, while in murkier conditions, brighter colors and more aggressive action can attract attention.

Common techniques for using bait to catch smallmouth bass include casting and retrieving, jigging, and drop-shotting. Each technique can be adapted based on the type of bait and the fishing conditions. Understanding the behavior of smallmouth bass and how they respond to different movements can enhance your chances of a successful catch.