Springtime bass fishing is one of the most exciting seasons for anglers. As water temperatures rise, largemouth bass become more active, moving into shallower areas for pre-spawn and spawning. To maximize success, choosing the right soft plastic baits, lures, and jigs is crucial.

In this guide, we’ll cover the best soft plastic baits from Baitlicious and the top lures and jigs from Buccaneer Bait Co. to help you land more bass this spring. The best place to find these baits and lures is at Great Outdoors Shops.

1. Stick Worms (Senko-Style Baits)

Best For: Finesse fishing in shallow cover, docks, and spawning beds.
Top Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red, Junebug.
How to Fish It:

Wacky Rig: Slow, fluttering action attracts finicky bass in shallow waters.

Texas Rig: Weedless setup for flipping into heavy cover.

Weightless Rig: Natural fall imitates an easy meal for bass.

💡 Try: Baitlicious Soft Plastics Stick Worms for an ultra-soft, salt-infused action that bass can’t resist.

2. Creature Baits

Best For: Flipping, pitching, and bed fishing.
Top Colors: Black/Blue, Green Pumpkin/Chartreuse, Crawfish Imitations.
How to Fish It:

Texas Rig: Ideal for pitching into heavy cover.

Carolina Rig: Drag along deeper flats where bass stage pre-spawn.

Punch Rig: Heavy tungsten weight punches through thick vegetation.

💡 Try: Baitlicious Creature Baits designed with extra appendages for maximum water movement.

3. Paddle Tail Swimbaits

Best For: Covering water and mimicking baitfish.
Top Colors: Pearl White, Sexy Shad, Chartreuse Silver.
How to Fish It:

Swim Jig Trailer: Adds lifelike movement behind a jig.

Weighted Hook: Perfect for a steady, natural retrieve.

Umbrella Rig: Excellent for imitating schooling baitfish.

💡 Pair with: Buccaneer Bait Co. Lures and Jigs to optimize action and hook-up ratios.

4. Crawfish Imitations

Best For: Targeting bass near rocky structures and beds.
Top Colors: Red, Brown, Black/Blue, Green Pumpkin.
How to Fish It:

Jig Trailer: Enhances the profile of a flipping jig.

Texas Rig: Drag along rocks and structure for big bites.

Ned Rig: A finesse approach for clear water bass.

💡 Try: Baitlicious Crawfish Baits for a realistic, high-action profile.

Top Fishing Techniques for Springtime Bass Fishing

✅ Pre-Spawn (Early Spring, 50-58°F)

Target staging areas near spawning flats.

Use slow-moving baits like stick worms and creature baits.

Fish rocky points and ledges where bass hold before moving shallow.

✅ Spawn (Mid-Spring, 58-65°F)

Sight fish around beds in shallow water.

Use creature baits and craws for bed fishing.

Match colors to water clarity—natural for clear, bright for stained.

✅ Post-Spawn (Late Spring, 65-75°F)

Bass transition to deeper structures.

Use swimbaits and stick worms to mimic baitfish.

Work weed edges and drop-offs where bass recover.

Final Thoughts on Springtime Bass Fishing

Springtime bass fishing offers some of the best opportunities to catch trophy largemouth bass. By using the right soft plastics from Baitlicious and pairing them with Buccaneer Bait Co. lures and jigs, you can maximize your success.

Make sure your tackle box is stocked with stick worms, creature baits, swimbaits, and craws—and adjust your techniques as bass transition through pre-spawn, spawn, and post-spawn stages.

🎣 Gear up with the best from Baitlicious and Buccaneer Bait Co., and get ready for an epic springtime bass fishing season!