Ready to catch small and largemouth bass this summer? The team at Hamilton Bait & Tackle is here to help you get the catch of the day. The Fairfield, OH, company is the area leader in fishing supplies: They even have a live bait vending machine you can access 24/7. These experts regularly provide their customers with vital tips for success on the water. 

Having the right fishing bait and gear makes all the difference between a fantastic day and one that’s frustrating, so check out the following bait and gear suggestions for optimal bass fishing outcomes:

• Grubs: Grub lures are a type of soft plastic bait that feature bare jig heads and soft plastic bodies. Fairfield's fishing bait experts note that grubs work best in clear water and function well as deep-water lures. Light-colored grubs come highly recommended, particularly translucent versions that reflect light and increase your catch chances. If the water is green or brown, use a green or brownish grub.

• Rods: “Light action” fishing rods, or those with lightweight rod shafts, are rarely used to catch bass because more solid rods are required to move bass out of "cover," such as deep grass beds. Medium action and heavy action rods are best, with heavy action rods recommended for reeds, grass beds, heavy timber areas, and bushes. It’s also important to make sure your fishing rod is a comfortable, workable length.

  

• Jigs: Jig baits are lead-headed, heavy baits featuring a single hook. "Skirts” are attached to such fishing baits to lure bass. Jigs are among the most popular bass baits, as they work well in clear to murky waters. Lighter jig weights are recommended for clear water, particularly when used with a spinning tackle and light line. Heavier jigs are suggested for murky and deep waters with thick covers.
• Lines: Bass lines are traditionally made of nylon filament; however, braided, co-filament, and fused lines are increasingly being used. Lines that stretch won’t break when the bass pulls, while abrasion resistance is necessary when you're fishing around brush and rocks. Thinner lines are harder for fish to see and are recommended for clear waters.

Discuss these and many more bass fishing tips with the experts at Hamilton Bait & Tackle and enjoy great success catching small and largemouth bass. You can rely on Fairfield's top purveyor of fishing supplies to provide you with a premium selection of live and frozen fishing bait, fishing rods and reels, and so much more. 

For more on fishing bait and the other fishing supplies available through Hamilton Bait & Tackle, call (513) 869-2248 or visit their website today.