3 of the Best Night Fishing Bass Baits
By: Blake Russell
A single Colorado-blade spinnerbait is one of the most effective lures a bass angler can toss during the nighttime hours. (Blake Russell photo)
When chasing bass during the nighttime hours, don't leave home without a hefty supply of these must-have lures in your boat
Single Colorado-Blade Spinnerbait
A spinnerbait with a large single Colorado blade is one of the best bass baits to toss after the sun goes down. Given the limited vision a bass has at night, the large Colorado blade is crucial. A large Colorado blade puts out a lot of “thump” in the water column, a vibration which helps bass locate and key in on the bait.
Try to retrieve the spinnerbait as slow while still making the Colorado blade rotate. You want the blade to thump and the spinnerbait to stay in the strike zone for as long as possible. Depending on the depth of the water fished, different sizes, or weights, may be needed.
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