bug fishing lure 3.5" B.A.N.G. ® – Bass Assassin Lures, Inc anglers will find the Bass Bug will cast farther and straighter than any lure in its class Phat Pak Baits | 3.8"

Patoka Lake and Brookville Lake are also top contenders

Unlike with two of the other options, you cannot just pick up a baitcaster and shoot the lure out there

If you are practicing catch-and-release, a circle hook ensures the fish has the best chance of survival

Featuring a 270-degree magnetic brake system to ensure precise casting control, the strike-saver drag system paired with a whopping 15lbs of drag provides unmatched power when battling bass in heavy cover

Inching the fly along using quick micro-strips (using only the thumb and index finger) is a great way to entice the larger, more educated fish. When fishing sandy or mud bottoms, I let the fly settle to the bottom before making a quick strip to kick up dust, says Mahler, the combination of the weighted belly and the outstretched wings, will make quite a cloud. If you are looking for a quick tie this wouldnt be the fly I would recommend