Great Lakes Bass Fishing Forum

I am moving back to Michigan from Florida and I was wondering what artificial lures/worms work well and in what color in the Wayne/Oakland county area. does anyone have any tips for me so i can come out there and really get on those largemouths?

Watemelons and Green Pumpkins ;)

KLK is a hot color i hear, but you can only get it from Nemesis Baits! 8)

McCarter himself :-\'

 ;D

Have you no shame B ?

Just a basic run down here so everyone else add in the holes:

Spinnerbaits:

White w/ touch red or blue checker / nickel blade brighter - clear & sunny over weeds ?

Chartruese touch orange / white checker / copper blade  - stain / in weedy / overcast ?


Worms:

Green Pumpkin w/ red / purple / gold fleck... some combo

Cranks:

Similar to Southern conditions but think you are in 65 70 degree water not 80 or 90, maybe your spring colors ? Blue Gill are just finishing spawning ?? Im weak here so others can help.

Jigs:

Black - muddy/ stained / dark
White - tall weeds - 3/4 ounce punch mats
green pumpkin w G3 colored trailer-  most applications
Brown - rocks, beach edges

Tubes:

Canadian Mist purple
G3 Purple / gold flake
Green Pumpkin / black flake
Green Pumpkin copper flake

Soft twitch / Fluke / Swim

White                   clear
Green / orange       stained

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thanks for that detailed rundown, that is going to make this a really smooth transition, i appreciate it.
-THE BASSASSINATOR