Z-Man herculez swimbait zoom 8-inch magnum lizard strike king zeus worm 9.5 ”
GEARING UP
big baits for biG bass
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The waning winter months are among the best times of year to catch the biggest bass in whatever fishery you frequent . To catch big bass , big baits are often the weapons of choice . While slow-moving finesse baits can get the job done at times , it ’ s the big offerings – like these six newto-the-market baits – that give you your best shot at a new personal best as you wait for warmer weather to show up . Don ’ t wait on the weather . It ’ s time to go big game hunting . black emerald
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1 . Z-Man herculez swimbait
The durability and longevity of Z- Man ’ s ElaZtech plastics are unassailable – the technology works exceptionally well . Now , you can get a swimbait of that same stretchy material in a big package – 4- , 5- or 6-inch versions that weigh up to an ounce and feature extra-stout 5 / 0 , 7 / 0 or 8 / 0 Mustad hooks . The eight available realistic colors will get the bass to bite and the 10X Tough ElaZtech will keep them biting for a long , long time . The best part is the HerculeZ ’ s price : $ 9.99 for 4- inch version , $ 10.99 for 5-inch , $ 12.99 for 6-inch .
$ 9.99 – 12.99 | zmanfishing . com
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2 . zoom 8-inch magnum lizard
Lizards are making a comeback . Don ’ t miss the boat . Get in on the lizard creature action with the new 8-inch Magnum Lizard from Zoom , with all the basscatching prowess ( and then some ) of the original , smaller-sized Zoom Lizards . Impregnated with salt , available in 13 great colors Zoom is known for and excellent at taking dyes , there ’ s no reason to not tie on a Magnum Lizard this winter and
spring to target the biggest bass in your fishery .
$ 6.29 | zoombait . com
3 . strike king zeus worm 9.5 ”
The Perfect Plastics pouring system and infused coffee scent combine to turn the supple 9.5-inch Zeus Worm from Strike King into a big bass-catching machine . Perfect for Texas and Carolina rigs ( and various other rigging approaches thanks to a sectioned body that allows for easily removing length without sacrificing action ), you can go to work on wintertime bass at a slow pace while still giving them plenty of movement from a large ribbon tail and a profile that screams “ big meal .”
$ 6.99 | strikeking . com melon bug
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