• These lures are age old favorites that consistently bring in the biggest fish.fishing image by Terje Asphaug from Fotolia.com
  
  Every angler seems to have their favorite small mouth bass lure. The topic is a hotly debated one at fishing holes around the world. With so many types and brands of fishing lures available, it's likely that the true best lure will never be identified. There are many steady performers out there, though, that every good fisherman should have in their tackle box.
  
  

The Floating Rapala

• The floating Rapala has been a favorite lure for generations of fisherman.fishing lure image by sasha from Fotolia.com
  
  The floating Rapala is a versatile lure that is bound to land you a catch. It has been known to hook a variety of fish, but has a reputation for attracting small mouth bass. The lure comes in various sizes and colors, and they should be selected based on your target sized bass for the day. The best way to net a small mouth with a floating Rapala is to reel it in at a slow and steady pace for long periods of time, before giving it a quick jerk. Bass love the sight of an injured bait fish.
  
  

Johnson Silver Minnow

• The Johnson Silver Minnow is an age old favorite. Run this lure over the tops of weeds, and give it a quick wiggle as it moves through an open patch of water. It is guaranteed to drive even the biggest of small mouth bass nuts. For best results crank this lure in with your rod tip held high, giving it a skipping motion over the top of the water.
  
  

Slug-Go

• A more modern lure that has already won the hearts of fisherman of all ages, the Slug-Go is a proven winner. It is the favorite of many TV and tournament fisherman, it can be used right off the dock on the lake or just a few feet away from the fishing boat. When you cast it out, keep it just a few feet away so you can see the action the lure makes through the water. There are a number of ways to rig the rubber, worm like bait, but Texas style is the most recommended. Small mouth bass can't resist gobbling this soft bait up.
  
  

Rat-L-Trap

• One of the many versions of the Rat-L-Trap throughout the years.fishing lure image by Brett Bouwer from Fotolia.com
  
  The Rat-L-Trap is a lure that is bound to net both small mouth bass and large mouth bass. The shiny, bloody shad bait is simple to use and comes in various sizes. Send it out deep into open water and crank it back toward you, or run it along a bed of weeds. This lure is great for beginners new to the small mouth bass world.
  
  

Daredevle Spinne

• The Daredevle Spinne is perhaps the most recognizable lure in the world. Hooking fish for well over 100 years now; it's a lure that is found in the tackle of generation after generation's fisherman. The red and white spoon is easy to use and another great choice for beginners. All species of fish love to eat these up, but bass are especially willing to swallow it whole. Retrieve this lure while giving it small twitches and brief pauses to entice the biggest of small mouth bass.