Trainfis Fishing Gear

When the bass spawn is fully on, most bass become lethargic and finicky. The spawn wears largemouths down, and if you want to catch them, you’ll have to adjust. During the spawn, or just after the spawn, when bass are still in the shallows and around vegetation or shallow cover, a subtle topwater can be just what you need to get yourself a bite. Here are 3 types of topwaters you can use to fish the spawn and post spawn. Pencil Popper Half popper, half walker…half spook. The pencil popper is a slim walking bait with a slightly cupped mouth, and a “walk the dog” action. These baits are subtle in their action and fun to fish. Mixing up the cadence on these is sure to eventually trigger a strike around the shallows. Prop Bait When bass are a bit more easily spooked in shallow water, whether they are hiding under vegetation or around cover, a prop bait is a great choice. They have a little more weight so you can cast them across your target and wind them back, and their bubbly trai

Even though lures come in every imaginable color today, savvy anglers prefer coloring their own masterpieces because they know their artwork gives them an advantage over competitors. You can also gain an advantage over other anglers by adding a dash of color to your favorite lures for a new look bass find appealing to the eye. Innovations in marking pens and dip dyes can turn even novices into lure-coloring Picassos. A wide range of color combinations are available so any angler can become adept at marking or dipping soft plastic baits. Dipping plastic worms in dye makes it easier for you to cut down on your color choices. You can buy four or five different color worms and then with those worms you can dye any color tail you want on the bait. Choosing the dye color for dipping the tail of your plastic worm or swimbait depends on the water clarity you will be fishing. In murky water, dip the worm in orange, chartreuse or another bright fluorescent color to give the lure