Glide baits are one of the best ways to catch some really big bass.
And just like any lure or technique, they can be fine tuned and modified to perform a bit better.
Let’s check out the top 3 glide bait modifications that will catch you more bass.
These 3 mods are super easy, super quick, and will catch you a lot more bass when glide bait fishing.
This is the most popular modification that tons of guys do to their glide baits.
What this does is essentially turn your standard glide bait into a chopping style glide bait.
By sanding the front joint, you increase the range of motion of that joint and allow the glide bait to bend much closer to 90 degrees.
That larger bend causes the lure to snap side to side when retrieved, almost like a walk the dog type of action.
This is fantastic for more aggressive bass, especially in warmer waters.
Chopping glide baits or sometimes very expensive, so having the ability to make one yourself out of a cheaper glide bait is awesome.
The process is very simple and easy. Just get a nail file or sand paper.
Then all you do is sand down the front joint of the glide bait. File it down to your desired depth.
The more you file, the more range of motion the glide bait will have, and the more choppy it will be in the water.
Make sure you get both sides of the bait very evenly filed so that there aren’t any abnormalities in the action of the lure.
This is probably my personal favorite glide bait modification.
The most frustrating part about glide bait fishing is that tons of bass will come up behind the lure and just follow it.
But the majority of those bass won’t actually try to eat the bait or commit to it.
One way to turn more followers into biters is to add a feather to your treble hook.
It seems to work a bit better on the rear treble hook, but feel free to play around with both.
The added flash and color or the feather gives bass something a bit smaller and interesting to focus on.
They will often nip at that feather and end up getting hooked.
All you have to do is buy some feathered treble hooks and swap out the hook on the glide bait with the feathered one.
Or you can actually tie some feathers onto the existing hook if you want. But that takes a bit of practice to get good at.
This modification is not to make the glide bait look better for the bass or make bass commit to the bait.
Instead, it helps us anglers to see the glide bait in the water. Glide baits are a lure that you really want to be able to see clearly as you are retrieving it.
It is important to make sure the action is good, hone in one the depth of the lure, and make it easier to see if bass are following the lure.
Adding some bright color to the top of the head does this perfectly. And bass are almost always either behind the lure, below the lure, or both of those.
So bass are never even going to see this bright color.
There are two ways you can add this bright color. First, is bright color stickers.
You can get these from any tackle shop or even normal craft stores.
Specialized tackle stickers will stick on much longer, but either one will work.
And secondly, you can just take a bright colored sharpie or highlighter and paint the color on yourself.
The color will start to fade after a while of fishing, but it it easy to simply dry off the lure and add the color right back on.
Also Read: 3 Best Entry Level Glide Baits
Modifying your glide baits with simple techniques like sanding the joint, adding a feathered treble hook, and coloring the top can significantly improve your chances of catching more bass.
These easy and quick modifications enhance the lure’s action, increase the likelihood of bass biting, and improve visibility during retrieval.
By making these adjustments, anglers can optimize their glide bait fishing and potentially land bigger catches.
