Spotted bass behave differently than other bass species, often leaving the life of a cover-oriented ambush predator for open water feeding opportunities. Horizontal moving lures mimic the pelagic and schooling baitfish spotted bass often prey on, so here’s a simple pick of three realistic lures that allow you to cover water quickly, and target bass suspended at different depths of the water column.
Jordan’s Lure and Equipment Picks for Spotted Bass:
- Strike King KVD Sexy Dawg
- Strike King Rage Swimmer
- Fish Head Spin Underspin
- Quantum Smoke 100 Casting Reel, 6.1:1
- Quantum Tour KVD Casting Rod, 6’10” Medium
- Quantum Tour KVD Spinning Rod, 6’10” Med Light
- Seaguar InvizX Fluorocarbon
- Seaguar Smackdown Braid, 30lb
