Follow-Up Baits for Bass Fishing

Follow Up Baits, also called a follow-up lures, are lures on a rod on the boat deck ready for a presentation to a specific spot where there was a missed blow up, or a short strike, or a follower, or a missed lure hook set.  The goal, or theory is, you have found an active bass, thus presenting an easy meal will entice a bite.

Why are Follow-Up Baits Important?

Follow-up baits are important to:

  • Catch Missed Fish: Have a high probability lure ready to be cast to a specific spot once a bass has been identified.  Similar to sight fishing except the identification of bass was done with a lure not by sight.
Follow-up Bait Options
  • Repetition: Some believe the follow up bait should be used after one or more repetitions of the lure that caused the short strike or missed blow up.
  • Slow Lure Fall Rate: Keep the lure in the strike zone longer with a lure that has a slow rate of fall for example a soft jerkbait or a wacky rig.
  • Duration: Keep the lure in the same spot for a long time, dead-sticking, for example using a drop shot.
Additional Considerations
  • Timing: Some suggest having a follow-up bait ready and cast very quickly is key as the bass will move away.
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Suggested Follow-Up Baits Lures

Wacky Rig

Shaky Head

Neko Rig

Spybait

Ned Rig

Texas Rigs

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