
All captions: Craig Lamb




It takes a mixed bag of baits to intercept prespawn bass on the move. The top anglers at St. Johns River proved it, opting for topwaters, jerkbaits, bladed jigs and a wide assortment of soft plastics rigged to cover the varying conditions. You can find everything you need for the spawning season at Basspro.com. Check out the top baits, make your shopping list, and get your order in for spring success.

Micah Frazier alternated between a Texas-rigged worm and jerkbait for success on the St. Johns River.



Drew Cook made the most of a flipping and pitching bite as the largemouth moved into spawning areas.




Stetson Blaylock alternated between two baits to cover the varying depths of the prespawn bass.



Patrick Walters alternated between a jerkbait and wacky rig as his two top baits.



A Megabass Ito Vision 110 Jerkbait was a key bait for Austin Felix.


David Mullins rotated between a swim jig and bladed jig to cover his areas.



John Cox alternated between two soft plastic rigs that are ideal for fishing in heavy cover, his angling specialty.



A worm, swim jig and crankbait were the three top lure choices for Masayuki Matsushita.




Bob Downey rotated through a bait selection capable of intercepting bass from the surface to the bottom, depending on their migration stage.




John Crews’ key baits were worms and a bladed jig.




Some proven baits, and others not yet available. That’s what it took for Crews and others to make it to Championship Sunday. To be in position to win, like them, you’ve got to be on the cutting edge with the latest tackle and baits. Get your game on, and order what you need to win at Basspro.com.