Fish always hit more lures in the water than they do in tackle boxes.
Worms figured prominently in 89 victories in 375 professional bass tournaments in the last three decades. In second place, spinnerbaits accounted for 76 victories, lipped crankbaits 56 and jigs 55, including the 1999 BASS Masters Classic. Lipless crankbaits and tube jigs produced 14 victories each. Spoons added 12 and buzzbaits notched 8 victories. People in the South love their boat docks.