Bass Fishing: Top 10 Baits Of 2021

What were the best baits of 2021? Which baits caught the biggest fish? Which baits caught the most? We were blessed with a bunch of great fish catches this year as we traveled around the country. Come along as we look back on some of the best catches of the year and the great baits that fooled the fish into biting. 

Some of our best baits continue to produce year after year. Others are brand new, but stood out from the crowd this year. Some of these baits made the list because they consistently caught big fish while others made the list because we could rely on them to get bit when nothing else was working. We constantly try new gear, new baits, and new patterns. These are the best of the best of 2021 that are worth a try the next time you're on the water. 

Below you'll find links to the baits shown in the video. We've included exact sizes and colors where applicable. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

BAIT #1

Bait- Big Bite Baits BFE: https://bit.ly/2Ce0tf7

Color: Tilapia

Hook- Owner Jungle Flippin 4/0: http://bit.ly/2G5aQTk

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Vader 1.5 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

BAIT #2

Bait- R2S Tactical DD 75 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow

BAIT #3

Bait- JackHammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Bruised Green Pumpkin

Trailer- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 5.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Natural Gill

BAIT #4

Bait- Evergreen SB 105 Topwater: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Bone, Full Metal

BAIT #5

Bait- River2Sea Whopper Plopper 90: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Loon, Chrome Black

BAIT #6 (Frogs)

-Jackall Gavacho: http://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Colors: White, Chart Strike Gill

-Jackall Kaera: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu

-Scum Frog Launch Frog: https://bit.ly/3rOYQIF

Colors: Bluegill, Shad

BAIT #7

Rig- Tactical Bladed Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

Heads- Matt Allen Swimbait (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits- Keitech 4.8 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

BAIT #8

Bait- Zoom Ol Monster Worm: http://bit.ly/2adPtjs

Colors: Junebug, Candy Bug

Hook- Owner All Purpose 5/0: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Vader 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

BAIT #9

Bait- Dark Sleeper 3” Swimbait (1/2 - 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Color: Wakasagi

BAIT #10 (Tubes)

-Big Bite Baits Tour Tube: http://bit.ly/32e23VR

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper

-STH Finesse Tube 2.5: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Juvenile Goby, Dark Melon Purple

“BANG FOR THE BUCK” FLIPPIN COMBO… 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7’11” XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL: https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

“BANG FOR THE BUCK” FROG COMBO… 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7’3” XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 200 (HG): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

BUDGET ALL-AROUND COMBO… 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7’4” Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX XT: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Power Pro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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Bass Fishing: Top 10 baits of 2019

In 2019 we fished more than 25 states and 3 countries. We had the opportunity to test lures against bass in every situation imaginable! During our travels a handful of baits stood out from the rest. These lures were the true "best of the best". They caught numbers of quality fish everywhere we went but they also caught the BIG bass we all dream of catching. 

When traveling everything familiar fades away. You know longer have "spots" to fish. You rely 100% on clues given by the fish to develop patterns. In addition to developing patterns on the water, patterns in the gear will emerge as well. By the time our 2 month road trip around the country ended, a handful of baits had proven themselves from coast to coast. Add in a few catches North and South of the border this Spring and Fall and its easy to identify this year's Top 10 Baits for consistently catching bass.

Below is a breakdown of the baits (in order of appearance) along with a few color recommendations for each lure. If you're looking for baits that you can trust to consistently get bit regardless of where you fish, look no further than this list. 

The baits... 

-6th Sense Mini Mag Squarebill: http://bit.ly/31KGyeC

(Ghost Threadfin Shad, Ghost Shad Scales)

-Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

(Haze, Donko, Wakasagi)

-Blade Runner 1 3/4 oz Duh Spoon: http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG

(Morning Dawn, Electric Chicken)

-River2Sea 1/2 oz Bling Spinnerbait: http://bit.ly/2diSwqq

(Abalone Shad, I Know It, Iced)

-Jackall Kaera Frog: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

(Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu, White)

-Big Bite Baits Smallie smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

(Green Pumpkin Org Blk Purp Prl Bl, Smoke Purple Flake)

-Keitech 4.8 Swing Impact Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

(Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Tennessee Shad)

-River2Sea S-Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

(Light Trout, Warden Hitch, Bluegill)

-Yamamoto 5” Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

(Green Pumpkin Blk Flk, Watermelon/Green Pumpkin, Natural Shad)

-Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz Finesse Jig: http://bit.ly/2eJinXo

(Supermatt Brown, Go To, Brown Craw)