When you’re casting a bit further — off rocks, piers, or open beaches — but the water’s still clear and calm, bass can see everything. Your lure needs to look like the real deal and land quietly. You want finesse, not fanfare.
🎯 Recommended Lure Type:
Slim-profile hard minnow or small soft jerkbait (natural finish)
✅ Why it Works in These Conditions:
- Mimics small baitfish in clearer, shallower water
- Subtle flash without excessive rattle or splash
- Slim profiles cut through calm water with minimal disturbance
- Ideal for twitch–pause retrieves near structure or drop-offs
💷 Best Lures by Budget:
- £ – Budget Option
→ Lazy Lures – Bomb Squad Multipacks 12cm/20g
Affordable and lightweight, these mimic small fry or sandeels and work well with a twitchy retrieve. - ££ – Mid‑Range Option
→ Seaspin Mommotti 115
Great swimming action in clear water, can be worked slowly and close to mid-depth strike zones. - £££ – Premium Option
→ Duo Tide Minnow Slim 120
Superb casting performance with natural finishes — ideal when bass are picky and boat traffic is high.