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Face the Facts - by Tommy (Fishin Bucky) Richardson |
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| When it comes down to choosing lures for tournaments or for just everyday fishing, you gotta look at the facts. Now, as most of us bassfisherman know that the plastic worms were/are the most bass producing lures of all time. From 1967-2001, 32% of all B.A.S.S. tournaments were won by throwing plastic worms. Now 25% percent of the 32% were Texas-Rigged worms. In second is the ever-so popular, Spinnerbait. With 26% of the victories on the B.A.S.S. tours, the spinnerbait is most pros’ confidence bait, and for good reason. A spinnerbait works from Jan 1st to Dec 31st in the muddy waters to the clear. Rounding out the top three is the Crankbait and (my favorite) the Jig. Both have a respectable 20% of the 1st place spots. These lures are gaining more and more popularity in the Bass Fishing world. These lure are also considered as “back-up” lure for when the bite is “off”. Considering how the Crankbait produces reaction strikes and the Jig can be dropped on a bass’ head makes them top players. ** When seasons are the deciding factor for what to tie on, take a look at these facts: * In Winter, 1st Worms with 35%, 2nd Jigs 24%, and 3rd Spinnerbaits 22%. In Spring, 1st Jigs 25%, 2nd Spinnerbaits 19%, and 3rd Worms 18%. In Summer, 1st Worms 45%! 2nd Spinnerbaits 30%, and Crankbaits 28%. In Fall, 1st Spinnerbaits 28%, 2nd tie between Cranks and Worms 28%, and 3rd Jigs 19%. To hit more closer to home, here in the East, these rank up top:* 1st-Crankbaits 59% 2nd-Spinnerbaits 32% 3rd-Jigs and Worms 20% 4th-Tubes 9% 5th-Buzzbaits and Lizards 7%** *Information is from Bassmaster Magazine’s Editor, Dave Precht **Totals may be more then 100% |
