One of the most effective post spawn lures is the exposed hook dart head jig and worm combination. Darts are a presentation very popular out west and you don't read much about them elsewhere. Owner makes a very good darter head and the 1/8 ounce is a good size to star with. You use standard med/fast action 6 to 61/2' spinning rod and 6 to 8 lb mono or fluoro line. The worms should be a curl tail type 5 to 6" finesse type. The ring worms work well at times because they tend to create vibrations and can give the lure more profile.
The dart head is designed to stay level in the water column and sink slowly. You simple cast the dart head on breaklines of cover or structure, let it fall to the desired depth and slowly retrieve with a stop and go or steady retrieve. This is an in the basses face type of lure and post spawn bites are a pressure feel or slight tick. When you feel a spongy bite, just reel set, the exposed hook is a high percent hook to strike ratio. When bass suspend during the spring and summer, the dart is very effective.
Tom
The dart head is designed to stay level in the water column and sink slowly. You simple cast the dart head on breaklines of cover or structure, let it fall to the desired depth and slowly retrieve with a stop and go or steady retrieve. This is an in the basses face type of lure and post spawn bites are a pressure feel or slight tick. When you feel a spongy bite, just reel set, the exposed hook is a high percent hook to strike ratio. When bass suspend during the spring and summer, the dart is very effective.
Tom