And, in addition, it allows us to cover more water with more casts, normally resulting in more fish caught. Of all the lures available, possibly the best Fall choice is the free-running, vibrating crank plug. These are highly versatile baits, the depth, speed and action of which are easily controlled by the angler. A very fast retrieve speed is usually the best approach, with the running depth determined by the distance the bait is first allowed to sink. Another excellent lure choice is the spinner bait.
Few lures appeal more to an aggressive, feeding bass.
However, the angler must keep in mind that the spinner bait is primarily a lure to be used around cover. While it can still be effective at times, it is not a good choice for open water bass or those holding on drop lines. If the bass are not active in the cover, itself, opt for another lure choice. Shallow running, 'lipped' crank plugs are good choices if the cover happens to be stumps or brush. When the bass have moved out of the cover zone and onto the break-line area, lure selection must be made by first considering the depth to be fished.