Use these 5 Lures to Catch More Early SPRING Bass

[@midwestfischerman]

I also like the "original" L-Bill crankbaits, the Rapala Shallow Shad Rap. The bigger size 9 is a pike slayer, but I'd stick with size 5 for bass in cooler water.

[@dalereed658]

Great tips Ben, thank you

[@brnowak_fishing]

Thanks Dale!

[@saltysailor141]

Thanks for the Omnia rattletrap recommendation! Just bought six! Great price! Sent them an email too….letting em know, you’re recommending em! I used to promote product and teach technical stuff in the arena of maritime safety….its fun but a tough balance sometimes. I can see the commitment to what you recommend, and what you fish! They’re clearly interchangeable….connected. Those lures show the use! Thanks again. Bill Washington state

[@philbass2553]

Sounds good brotha! Good luck first day out. I’m pulling my boat out of the garage and getting her ready! Can’t wait …🎣

[@live2fishofficial]

Great video as always Ben! As much as I hate throwing them from the bank, jerkbaits have been KILLING it on the largemouth in these colder temps we’ve had. Can’t wait for those LSC smallies tho!👊💥🎣

[@brnowak_fishing]

A jerkbait is soooo good! Once I start on a jerkbait bite, it seems like the go-to for months lol

[@live2fishofficial]

@@brnowak_fishing no doubt!

[@JoseMartinez-dq4km]

Good luck and nice pick of baits

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

Great video Ben, thank you ❤

[@robertc1984]

Thanks Ben! You always help me see the big picture and put a plan together that produces great results. Btw - thanks for telling me about Lake Erie Lure Works. When I looked them up, I was surprised to learn that they are located only a half hour from me. How ironic? Tight lines and God bless.

[@brnowak_fishing]

Thanks so much Robert. Aaron Ditty from Lake Erie Lure Works is the man! He's amazing

[@gunneroutdoors2076]

Great vid as always! When you talk baits and early spring - can you also include what water temps you are referring to? What baits are better for lower temps versus warmer temps in early spring/ice out. There is a big difference between fishing ice out high 30's water temps vs mid to upper 40s water temps. Thanks Ben!!!!

[@brnowak_fishing]

Thanks! Yeah, for me the baits don’t actually change much based on water temps, but I change my presentation with the lures. The colder the water, I’ll slow down and fish more slow and methodically through high percentage areas; the warmer the water, the more aggressively I can fish. In my first trip this year, I used a lipless in 39° water but rather than ripping it out of the grass, I wormed the lipless along bottom through those same areas

[@brettdowdican8019]

Going to try these baits ! Love going for largemouth

[@brnowak_fishing]

Good Luck! Hopefully you smash them!

[@brettdowdican8019]

@@brnowak_fishing thanks bud

[@richardporter1455]

Thanks for blowing up my L Crank deal here in western PA bro....😂😂😂

[@brnowak_fishing]

hahah whoops. That bite is so good and so much fun when it's on

[@midwestfischerman]

Is it just me, or do the L-Bill crankbait options from Strike King and 6th Sense skew a little too big for most northern waters? To me, 3" for the "junior" size is still just a bit big. The 1.5 size 2 1/2" squarebills seem perfect. I hope the L-Bill crankbaits will eventually come in the "1.5 squarebill" size, and in more bluegill paint patterns.

[@brnowak_fishing]

I think there are times where it’s a bit big, but it does a good job of matching our bluegills up here. I’ve not played with the JR size yet from strike king, but I know guys who prefer that one. I’ve also not tried the Rapala ones, really only throwing them in the spring I’ve just stuck to the ones I’ve had for a few years

[@hectorrios1266]

When for smallmouth

[@brnowak_fishing]

I'll put one out for smallmouth probably next week!

[@Twangtown7]

Is that a Swank 66x or 77x?

[@brnowak_fishing]

It’s the 77

[@Twangtown7]

@@brnowak_fishing Appreciate it. I have a few but would like to get some in gill color.

[@victorxavier9977]

😎👍👊

[@brnowak_fishing]

you da man Victor!

[@klfishing444]

👀👀👍🔥🔥

[@michaellamb1342]

Give me my box of chatterbaits rat l baits and swim jigs drop me in the lake and forget about me. I’ll be fine trust me, for days. I have the L bills your talking about, just haven’t tried them yet. Thanks for the heads up on those.

[@brnowak_fishing]

That's how I feel too. Lipless, swim jigs, and an L-Bill, and I'll be happy for a while