The spinnerbait and Texas rig can be a perfect one-two punch for bass fishing. Learning how to use these tools and when to use them can unlock great days on the water.
The spinnerbait and Texas rig go hand in hand to cover bass fishing conditions that could arise in a day on the water.

If you notice, I threw the Texas rig when the sun was out and the water was smooth, while I picked up the spinnerbait when there was a chop in the water and cloud cover.
While this isn’t always the key, it typically is. We were fishing flooded brush and in the morning when the pressure was high, the bass were hanging close to cover and not really chasing. This is time for the good old Texas rig.
When a front blew in and the pressure dropped, they go a little more active and were willing to chase the spinnerbait. The cool thing about the spinnerbait is that you can fish it around cover, especially wood, and it is incredibly weedless.
We had also been throwing squarebills, but when the wind is up and precise casts are difficult, the spinnerbait just comes through wood better. There is also something about low light and chop on the water that makes the spinnerbait super deadly on bass.
My Suggested Equipment for Spinnerbait and Texas Rig Fishing
Spinnerbait Gear:
Get the Rod I Suggest for Spinnerbait Fishing Here
Get the Reel for Spinnerbait Fishing Here
Get the Line Here
Get the Spinnerbait I Used Here
Get the Trailer I Suggest Here
Texas Rig Gear:
You can use the same rod, reel, and line that you would for the spinnerbait!
Get the Weights Here
Get the Hooks for Worm Fishing Here
Get the Worm Here
This list will get you started. I’m confident in all of this equipment and the good thing is that it won’t break the bank.
Bass fishing can be complex and it can be simple. Going back to these proven baits and tactics can make for an exciting day on the water.
To your bass fishing success,
Jonathan Burke
LiveBassFishing.com