Soft Plastics
Yamamoto Senko 5 in
The original salted stick bait. Fish it weightless or wacky rigged.
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Spotted Bass Fishing
A Southern bass of clear highland reservoirs and rivers that schools deeper than largemouth and hits small finesse baits.
Best Months: Feb to Apr, Oct to Dec
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Best Flies, Lures & Bait for Spotted Bass
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3 picks for October.
Ned Rig 2.5 to 3 in
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Shop This LureDrop Shot 3 to 4 in
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Shop This LureWalking Topwater 4 to 5 in
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Rod & Reel
Spotted Bass Setup
Spotted Bass
Spin / Cast 7 ft medium spinning rod, 2500 reel, 6 to 8 lb fluorocarbon.
The US
Where to Catch Spotted Bass
Lakes & Reservoirs · California
Shasta Lake
California's largest reservoir with spotted bass in the arms and trout and kokanee in the deep, cool water.
Spotted Bass · Rainbow Trout · Kokanee Salmon
Lakes & Reservoirs · Georgia
Lake Lanier
A deep, clear reservoir north of Atlanta known for big spotted bass and striped bass.
Spotted Bass · Striped Bass
Lakes & Reservoirs · Missouri
Table Rock Lake
Clear Ozark reservoir with bluff walls, spotted bass, and a big bass tournament scene.
Largemouth Bass · Spotted Bass · Smallmouth Bass
Lakes & Reservoirs · North Carolina
Lake Norman
North Carolina's largest man-made lake near Charlotte, with stripers, spotted bass, and largemouth.
Striped Bass · Spotted Bass · Largemouth Bass
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Gear for Spotted Bass
Rod & Reel Combos
Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Combo
Nearly unbreakable and sensitive enough for most freshwater fishing. A safe first combo.
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St. Croix Triumph Spinning Rod
A sensitive, lightweight rod for finesse plastics and jigs.
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Shimano Sedona Spinning Reel
A smooth, durable reel in sizes for trout through inshore saltwater.
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Pflueger President Spinning Reel
Light and smooth for its price. A favorite for finesse and panfish rods.
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PowerPro Spectra Braided Line
Thin, strong braid for long casts, sensitivity, and pulling fish from cover.
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Seaguar Red Label Fluorocarbon
Low-visibility fluorocarbon for leaders and clear water.
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Zoom Trick Worm
A floating finesse worm for Texas rigs, shaky heads, and Carolina rigs.
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Strike King KVD 1.5 Squarebill
A shallow squarebill that deflects off wood and rock.
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