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Essential Bass Fishing Lures for Summer in Texas Waters

Essential Bass Fishing Lures for Summer in Texas WatersSummer in Texas... brutal on us, but the Bass are still there, just deeper or in cover. Gotta adjust the arsenal, boys. These are the baits that consistently put quality fish in the livewell when temps get stupid high... focus on specs, get the retrieve right, and don't skimp on terminal tackle.
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    Gary Yamamoto Senko

    yamamotobaits.com
    Classic stickbait... rig it Texas style with a heavy tungsten weight. Subtle fall in deep water gets those wary summertime bites.
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    Strike King 10XD Crankbait

    strikeking.com
    If you're going deep, need a big bait that gets down there fast... this brute hits 25-30ft. Covers water quick, not for light gear, use a proper crankbait rod.
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    Spro Bronzeye Frog

    spro.com
    When the mats are thick, nothing beats a Frog... weedless, big profile. Early mornings, late evenings, work it slow, wait for the blow-up.
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    Missile Baits D Bomb

    missilebaits.store
    Great creature bait for a Texas Rig... heavy cover, slow presentations. Appendages move right, even on the fall.
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    Z-Man ChatterBait Original

    zmanfishing.com
    Versatile vibrating jig... good flash, aggressive action. Can cover water or work around grass. Don't skimp on the trailer, a Diezel Minnow works.
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    Rapala DT14 Crankbait

    tacklewarehouse.com
    Another solid deep diver... wide wobble, gets to depth quick. Excellent for those offshore humps and ledges.
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    Heddon Super Spook

    lurenet.com
    Classic topwater... 'walk-the-dog' action is key. Best in calm water, early/late... triggers aggressive strikes from deep fish.
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    Strike King Rage Craw

    strikeking.com
    A go-to craw imitation... those Rage Tail appendages really displace water. Perfect Texas Rig trailer or on a Jig.
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    Missile Jigs Ike's Head Banger Football Jig

    missilebaits.store
    For those deep rock transitions and humps... heavy profile, slow fall. Drag it, pop it... big meal for big Bass. Consider a 3/4 or 1 oz for depth.
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    Zoom Ol' Monster Worm (10-12 inch)

    tacklewarehouse.com
    Big worms for big bass, simple as that... Texas Rig it with a heavy weight, drag it slow on ledges. Green Pumpkin or Junebug are staple colors.
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    River2Sea Whopper Plopper (90 or 110)

    bassresource.com
    Prop bait... steady retrieve, gurgling wake. Draws strikes when other topwaters fail. Good for covering open water, especially around points.
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    Berkley PowerBait Chigger Craw

    berkley-fishing.com
    Excellent for Texas Rigs or a football jig trailer. Good scent dispersion... gets bites when fish are less active, good value.
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    V&M Pulse Swim Jig

    vandmbaits.com
    Great for imitating shad or bluegill around cover. Minnow-shaped head, slips through grass well. Pair it with a Keitech Fat Swing Impact for max action.
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    Zoom Trick Worm

    zoombait.com
    For a finesse Texas Rig... weightless or with a light tungsten. Subtle action, especially for picky fish or when they're pressured.

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