Offshore Bass Fishing Baits | Dakota Ebare's Top Picks – Bass Manager | The Best Bass Fishing Page On The Internet

Dakota Ebare shares his top 5 offshore bass fishing baits that help him consistently target offshore bass.

DROP SHOT RIG
Ebare starts with the drop shot rig, an established yet highly effective method for pressured or otherwise negative bass. He uses the drop shot to target bass relating to specific structural elements, such as rock piles ranging from shallow to deep.

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CAROLINA RIG
Next, he covers the Carolina rig, a versatile bait for combing the bottom. Ebare highlights its effectiveness in diverse conditions, from rock points to shell beds, making it useful year-round. Adjust your weight to target bass at a variety of depths effectively.

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• WEIGHT – WOO! Tungsten Never Chip Flipping Weight, 1/2-ounce: Buy at Tackle Warehouse https://bit.ly/4haEO6e
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• REEL – Lew’s HyperMag Casting Reel: Buy at Tackle Warehouse https://bit.ly/4d8fsnz

DRAGGING A JIG
Ebare then discusses using an old-school bass jig on a heavy casting setup. He notes that a big jig draws bites from better-than-average bass. Fish it slowly across the bottom or work it through brush piles for bass holding tight to cover.

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• TRAILER – Strike King Rage Magnum Menace Grub: Buy at Bass Pro Shops https://bassproshops.vzck.net/Py2Bvq | Buy at Tackle Warehouse https://bit.ly/4eQcjt0
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• REEL – Lew’s Custom Gen 3 Casting Reel: Buy at Tackle Warehouse https://bit.ly/3AefA6c

CRANKBAITS
For reaction bites, Ebare turns to deep-diving crankbaits like the 6XD. These baits excel on a long cast and allow you to cover a lot of water while drawing reaction strikes from aggressive fish. He adapts colors based on water clarity and forage type.

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PINGING A MINNOW
Lastly, Ebare demonstrates fishing a jig and minnow presentation for suspended bass feeding on baitfish. A simple ballhead jig and plastic is an excellent baitfish imitator. Match your bait size to the forage and jig weight to the target depth.

MINNOW
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• REEL – Lew’s Custom Lite SS Series Spinning Reel: Buy at Bass Pro Shops https://bassproshops.vzck.net/3eKMJn | Buy at Tackle Warehouse https://bit.ly/4eKQUkS

BOAT SETUP
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• FORWARD-FACING SONAR (FFS) – Garmin LVS34 LiveScope Plus Live Scanning Sonar Transducer: Buy at Bass Pro Shops https://bassproshops.vzck.net/x905Dv