Shimano Spheros

Shimano Spheros

When it comes to catching largemouth bass, using artificial tackle can be very effective. Just go to any place that sells fishing tackle and you will find that there is no shortage of bass fishing lures to choose from. You can try them all, but that will be hard on your wallet. So, which one do you choose? In this article, I will share three highly effective lures that have brought me a lot of bass fishing success and I will discuss techniques for using them effectively to help you catch more bass.

The first is a spinning lure called a rooster tail. It comes in several different sizes and many different colors. The lure has a tube shaped body, a spinning blade and a treble hook. Because of its small size and light weight, I recommend using a quality bait casting reel in order to get adequate distance when casting. Cast the rooster tail near logs, rocks and banks and let it sink a bit so that it is at the level of the fish. Retrieve the rooster tail at a quick steady speed to ensure the blade spins. Occasionally, vary the retrieving speeds from slow to fast and work your rod to make the rooster tail twitch, giving the illusion that the lure is in distress. Repeat casting and retrieving, varying your casting distance and location.

Next, is a top water lure called a hula popper. The hula popper has a unique shaped popping head that makes noise in the water and a hula skirt that drives bass wild. There are many different colors and variations. The best time to use the hula popper is at night and in the warmer months. You can cast this lure in open water, but the most effective places are near lily pads, rocks, or logs. After you cast it, wait until the ripples disappear, then twitch it occasionally while keeping the line tight, so that you're ready to set the hook when a bass strikes. This is a highly effective lure that attracts big bass.

Last, is the very simple, but very effective plastic worm. The plastic worm comes in various sizes, colors and designs. I have tried most, but find the most effective is the plain purple worm or a black worm with a pink or reddish tail. Cast the worm near logs, rocks and lily pads where bass may be hiding. Reel the worm in very slowly and be sure to keep the line fairly tight. When the fish hits the bait, you want to be ready to set the hook; slack in the line will prevent you from setting the hook effectively.

The rooster tail, hula popper and plastic worm are all highly effective lures to use to catch largemouth bass. The rooster tail and plastic worm can be effective any time of day, but the hula popper is most effective at night time. To get the most of your fishing excursion and catch more largemouth bass, try alternating between these three lures and use the suggested techniques I outlined.

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Shimano SP18000FB Spheros FB Saltwater Reel $324.66 Aluminum Frame. Graphite Sideplate. Graphite Rotor (Aluminum on 14000 and 18000 sizes). Power Roller III Line Roller. SArm Cam. Aerowave Oscillation (3000 and 8000 sizes only). Aero wrap Oscillation (14000 and 18000 sizes only). 3 + 1 Bearings (4 + 1 on 14000 and 18000 sizes only). Super Stopper II AntiReverse. Direct Drive Mechanism. DynaBalance. Fluidrive II. Cold Forged Aluminum Spool. Waterproof Drag. Easy Access Drag Washers. Dartainium Drag (6000 18000 sizes only). Rubber Handle Grips. Repairable Clicker. Optional Kit available for No Bail Wire configuration on 5000 6000 and 8000 sizes. Part number: SWBAILKIT58. Optional Kit available for No Bail Wire configuration on 14000 and 18000 sizes. Part Number: SWBAILKIT). Propulsion Line Management System. Stopperless Design (No AntiReverse Switch). S ARB Bearings (Shielded ARB). Approved for use in Saltwater. Rated for use with Mono Fluorocarbon and PowerPro lines. Line Retrieve (in): 38. Capacity (lb/yds): 20/380 25/310 30/250. PowerPro Capacity (lb/yds): 50/655 65/405 80/345. Max Drag(lb): 44. S ARB Ball Bearings: 4. Roller Bearings: 1. Gear Ratio: 4.6:1. Weight (oz): 26.8.

Shimano SP4000FB Spheros FB Saltwater Reel $193.03 Aluminum Frame. Graphite Sideplate. Graphite Rotor (Aluminum on 14000 and 18000 sizes). Power Roller III Line Roller. SArm Cam. Aerowave Oscillation (3000 and 8000 sizes only). Aero wrap Oscillation (14000 and 18000 sizes only). 3 + 1 Bearings (4 + 1 on 14000 and 18000 sizes only). Super Stopper II AntiReverse. Direct Drive Mechanism. DynaBalance. Fluidrive II. Cold Forged Aluminum Spool. Waterproof Drag. Easy Access Drag Washers. Dartainium Drag (6000 18000 sizes only). Rubber Handle Grips. Repairable Clicker. Optional Kit available for No Bail Wire configuration on 5000 6000 and 8000 sizes. Part number: SWBAILKIT58. Optional Kit available for No Bail Wire configuration on 14000 and 18000 sizes. Part Number: SWBAILKIT). Propulsion Line Management System. Stopperless Design (No AntiReverse Switch). S ARB Bearings (Shielded ARB). Approved for use in Saltwater. Rated for use with Mono Fluorocarbon and PowerPro lines. Line Retrieve (in): 29. Capacity (lb/yds): 8/240 10/200 12/160. PowerPro Capacity (lb/yds): 15/270 20/190 40/145. Max Drag(lb): 22. S ARB Ball Bearings: 3. Roller Bearings: 1. Gear Ratio: 5.1:1. Weight (oz): 12.3.

Shimano SP10000FB Spheros FB Saltwater Reel $289.56 Aluminum Frame. Graphite Sideplate. Graphite Rotor (Aluminum on 14000 and 18000 sizes). Power Roller III Line Roller. SArm Cam. Aerowave Oscillation (3000 and 8000 sizes only). Aero wrap Oscillation (14000 and 18000 sizes only). 3 + 1 Bearings (4 + 1 on 14000 and 18000 sizes only). Super Stopper II AntiReverse. Direct Drive Mechanism. DynaBalance. Fluidrive II. Cold Forged Aluminum Spool. Waterproof Drag. Easy Access Drag Washers. Dartainium Drag (6000 18000 sizes only). Rubber Handle Grips. Repairable Clicker. Optional Kit available for No Bail Wire configuration on 5000 6000 and 8000 sizes. Part number: SWBAILKIT58. Optional Kit available for No Bail Wire configuration on 14000 and 18000 sizes. Part Number: SWBAILKIT). Propulsion Line Management System. Stopperless Design (No AntiReverse Switch). S ARB Bearings (Shielded ARB). Approved for use in Saltwater. Rated for use with Mono Fluorocarbon and PowerPro lines. Line Retrieve (in): 37. Capacity (lb/yds): 14/370 16/300 20/220. PowerPro Capacity (lb/yds): 40/410 50/405 65/220 80/185. Max Drag(lb): 33. S ARB Ball Bearings: 3. Roller Bearings: 1. Gear Ratio: 4.7:1. Weight (oz): 20.

Shimano SP14000FB Spheros FB Saltwater Reel $324.66 Aluminum Frame. Graphite Sideplate. Graphite Rotor (Aluminum on 14000 and 18000 sizes). Power Roller III Line Roller. SArm Cam. Aerowave Oscillation (3000 and 8000 sizes only). Aero wrap Oscillation (14000 and 18000 sizes only). 3 + 1 Bearings (4 + 1 on 14000 and 18000 sizes only). Super Stopper II AntiReverse. Direct Drive Mechanism. DynaBalance. Fluidrive II. Cold Forged Aluminum Spool. Waterproof Drag. Easy Access Drag Washers. Dartainium Drag (6000 18000 sizes only). Rubber Handle Grips. Repairable Clicker. Optional Kit available for No Bail Wire configuration on 5000 6000 and 8000 sizes. Part number: SWBAILKIT58. Optional Kit available for No Bail Wire configuration on 14000 and 18000 sizes. Part Number: SWBAILKIT). Propulsion Line Management System. Stopperless Design (No AntiReverse Switch). S ARB Bearings (Shielded ARB). Approved for use in Saltwater. Rated for use with Mono Fluorocarbon and PowerPro lines. Line Retrieve (in): 38. Capacity (lb/yds): 20/350 25/290 30/220. PowerPro Capacity (lb/yds): 50/600 65/390 80/315. Max Drag(lb): 44. S ARB Ball Bearings: 4. Roller Bearings: 1. Gear Ratio: 4.6:1. Weight (oz): 27.7.

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