10/05/2026
Here are my top 5 baits for October bass fishing:
1. RAID JAPAN 3.5" Slice Fish on a Drop Shot – Fish this around offshore structure in 20 to 40 feet of water, especially around offshore boulders.
2. Dirty Jigs Tackle Compact Double Willow Spinnerbait – Target windblown banks with flat rock or chunk rock under cloudy skies in clear water.
3. Core Tackle 3/8oz Swim Jig + Boot Tail Trailer – Fish this around shallow offshore grass (hydrilla or milfoil) in 2 to 5 feet of water.
4. Clutch Swimbait Co Baby Boss Glide Bait – Cast this up shallow around flat rock and bluff ends.
5. Megabass of America Vision 110+1 Jerkbait – Fish this around offshore standing timber, brush piles, and stumps in 5 to 12 feet of water anywhere you find baitfish.