11 Best Fishing Lures for Bass in Spring

This five-pack of realistic multi-jointed swimbaits has a slow sinking action that pairs perfectly with the spring pre-spawn, when bass are holding in shallow water. The jointed body creates lifelike movement, and the sharp triple hooks don’t need upgrading out of the box. Ranked #4 in bestsellers right now, so they’re moving fast.

The WKPGB 24-piece kit gives you poppers, minnows, frogs, and soft baits in one box, which covers most of the presentations you’d throw for spring bass. It’s a good option if you’re rebuilding your tackle after a long winter, or buying for someone just getting into fishing. Ranked #10 in bestsellers with a limited time deal attached.

Metal blade baits and jigging spoons aren’t the first thing most people reach for in spring, but they’re effective when bass are sitting deeper or the bite slows down on sunny afternoons. The KULPORT set is designed for long casting and vertical jigging, which gives you options depending on where the fish are holding. At this price point, it’s cheap enough to try without worrying about losing one on a snag.

The KastKing Brutus is a 6-foot 6-inch medium-heavy spinning combo with a 3000-size reel, which puts it right in the sweet spot for throwing jigs and soft plastics for spring bass. It comes as a two-piece blank, so it breaks down for transport without being a telescopic rod. KastKing has a solid reputation in the budget fishing space, and the Brutus line is their entry-level option.

The Zebco 33 is one of those combos that’s been around forever, and for good reason. It’s a 6-foot fiberglass rod with an EVA handle and the Zebco spincast reel that practically everybody in West Virginia learned to fish on. The QuickSet anti-reverse and bite alert make it forgiving for newer anglers, but plenty of experienced fishers keep one in the truck for casual trips.

PLUSINNO’s telescopic rod and reel combo collapses small enough to fit in a backpack, which makes it a good option for bank fishing remote spots along WV creeks and rivers. The rod uses carbon fiber construction and works in both freshwater and saltwater. Being the #1 bestseller in its category tells you how many people are using this as a grab-and-go setup.

Plano has been making tackle storage longer than most of us have been alive, and this angled system with three 3560 Stowaway boxes is one of their most popular designs. The angled layout lets you see into the trays without pulling everything out, which saves real time when you’re swapping lures on the water. If you’re still using a shoebox or a random bag for your tackle, this is the upgrade worth making.

The KastKing SteelStream kit packs 8 pieces into one set, including pliers with a lanyard, a fillet knife, a floating lip gripper, and braid scissors. Buying those individually would cost significantly more, and KastKing’s build quality at this price point holds up well. This is the #1 bestseller in its category, and the limited time deal expires in about 13 hours.

The PLUSINNO 7-piece set overlaps with the KastKing kit above but at a different price point, so it depends on your budget. This one includes corrosion-resistant pliers and a floating lip gripper, with a fishing knife rounding out the set. It’s the #2 bestseller in its category and a solid option if you’re buying as a gift for someone who needs a full tool refresh.

Piscifun’s sling-style fishing backpack has a built-in rod holder and enough room for a full day of bank fishing. It’s lightweight and sits across your back rather than hanging off both shoulders, which matters when you’re hiking down to a creek bank or walking a ridge trail to a farm pond. Piscifun is a well-known fishing brand, and this bag is ranked #4 in bestsellers.

Split shot weights aren’t glamorous, but you can’t fish without them. The SANWEAL set comes with 120 or 200 pieces across 5 or 6 sizes, and they’re the removable type so you can adjust without cutting line. At the #1 bestseller rank and a price under a lunch at Tudor’s, it’s one of those deals you just throw in the cart.