Top 5 FishLab Baits for Spring Bass Fishing

Spring is almost here, and you know what that means, right? Epic bass fishing is about to heat up all over the nation! As the water begins to warm, bass will begin to get fired up, feeding aggressively and moving into prime spots for the spawn. Regardless if you’re chasing pre-spawn giants in deeper water or tempting bedded bass into striking, having the right bait is key. Here’s a breakdown of the top five bait styles that will help you hook more fish this season!

Soft Swimbaits

Soft swimbaits are a must-have in any angler’s tackle box during the pre-spawn. These baits can be fished at varying speeds and depths, making them ideal for covering different water columns as bass transition from deeper wintering areas to shallower spawning grounds.

  • Recommended FishLab Bait:

    Nature Series Soft Swimbaits – Their lifelike texture and realistic swimming action make them irresistible to bass on the move.

Spinnerbaits

Spinnerbait vibration, thumb, and flash help bass locate them even in low visibility. These baits are excellent for slow-rolling around submerged structure, grass lines, and transition areas where bass stage before moving onto beds.

  • Recommended FishLab Baits

    • Bio-Blade Willow Spinnerbait – Designed for maximum flash and vibration, ideal for pre-spawn bass. Clear water, warmer temperatures, and faster retrieves.

    • Bio-Blade Colorado Spinnerbait – Murky or stained water, low-light conditions, cold water, and slow retrieves. Bigger thumping action.

Crankbaits

Crankbaits are excellent for finding active fish quickly. In early spring, crankbaits work best, allowing you to cover water efficiently while mimicking fleeing baitfish. Bouncing a crankbait off rocks and structure can trigger reaction bites from aggressive bass.

  • Recommended FishLab Bait:

    BBZ Bio Shad Crankbait – Designed for precision swimming action, this bait is perfect for triggering reaction strikes in pre-spawn bass.

Creature Baits

When bass move onto their beds, they become territorial and aggressive toward intruders. Creature baits are excellent for flipping, pitching, and dragging through spawning areas. Their unique appendages create subtle movements that drive bedding bass wild.

  • Recommended FishLab Baits:

Flippin' Frog – Ideal for topwater or flipping into heavy cover.

Kickin’ Craw – Mimics natural crawfish movements, triggering aggressive strikes.

Cover Bird – Designed for working through heavy vegetation where bass hide.

Hard Swimbaits

As bass bulk up before the spawn, they look for high-calorie meals. Hard swimbaits offer a realistic profile and lifelike swimming action that entices aggressive strikes from trophy fish. Pre-spawn bass are often found near drop-offs and secondary points, making hard swimbaits an excellent choice for covering water and locating active fish.

  • Recommended FishLab Bait:

    BBZ Hard Swimbait – Designed for natural movement, this bait excels at triggering reaction strikes from hungry bass.

Spring bass fishing is the best time of year to slam some hungry fish as long as you take the time to understand seasonal movements and select the right baits to match their behavior. Good luck this season!

Be sure to check out our full lineup of baits at www.fishlabtackle.com

Bill Siemantel