Popular Lures for Spring Pond Bass

There are many different lures that can be effective when fishing ponds for bass in the spring. 

Some of the most popular and productive include:

• Lipless crankbaits: Lipless crankbaits are a great all-around lure for spring bass fishing. They can be used to cover varying water depths quickly and effectively, plus they come in a variety of sizes and colors to imitate different types of baitfish.

• Spinnerbaits: Spinnerbaits are another great option for spring bass fishing especially when fishing stained water or in windy conditions. They create a lot of vibration and flash, which can help to attract bass from a distance.

• Jerkbaits: Jerkbaits are a good choice for bass in clear water that are feeding aggressively. They can be worked slowly or quickly and with different cadence, to match the conditions encountered during each spring fishing trip.

• Jigs: Jigs are a versatile lure that can be used in a variety of situations. Swim jigs are very effective for fishing around shallow cover where football jigs can be used to target bass that are transitioning from deeper water into spawning areas.

• Soft plastics: Soft plastics, such as soft stickbaits, paddle tail swimbaits, and crawfish are popular options for spring bass fishing in ponds. They can be rigged in a variety of ways, and imitate many different types of baitfish.

The folks at Lurenet produced the following video highlighting a two bait approach, one a moving bait (a paddle tail swimbait) and the second more of a finesse technique (soft stickbait) to trigger strikes from spring bass in ponds…

It just so happens that a soft stickbait and paddle tail swimbait always play a big role when I fish ponds for spring bass as evidenced by the images provided in this post!

Ultimately, the best lure to use when fishing for bass in the spring will depend on a number of factors, including the time of year, the water temperature, and the type of cover that is present. Experiment with different lures to find out what works best in your particular situation.