Curly Tail Grubs

Grubs are probably known more for catching smallmouth bass, but they can also be very effective for largemouth bass.  Whether you choose to vertically jig them, hop them along or swim them, you have several options for catching largemouth bass.

What Sizes are Best for Largemouth Bass Fishing?

For largemouth bass, try using the curly tail grubs in the 4 to 5 inch range for action.  The 6 inch curly tail grubs work well for targeting bigger largemouth bass.

How to Rig Curly Tail Grubs

The longer shank jigheads work great for the 5 and 6 inch curly tail grubs.  Most of the basic jigheads will work just fine for the 4 inch grubs.  These baits also work great as trailers on spinnerbaits, underspins, bass jigs and bladed swim jigs.

Best Techniques

Hop Them Along the Bottom

You can hop a grub along the bottom just like you would do when fishing for smallmouth bass and it can be effective for largemouth bass.  Pick a rocky bottom or an area where you can fish it close to cover without getting hung up.

Swim Them

Swimming them is a very popular technique for smallmouth bass and it will work well for largemouth bass too.

Curly Tail Grubs as Trailers

Bass Jig & Curly Tail Grubs

There are many bass jigs that pair well with a curly tail grub.  If you are fishing some areas that have a lot of snags, the bass jig can help you fish a bait in these spots without getting hung up as much.  Whether you flip and pitch them, hop the along the bottom or swim them, it is a very nice combination for targeting largemouth bass.

Bladed Swim Jig & Curly Tail Grubs

Bladed swim jigs and curly tail grubs work great together.  Fish them slowly around productive areas and you’ll catch some bass.

Spinnerbait & Curly Tail Grubs

Spinnerbaits and curly tail grubs are an awesome combination for targeting largemouth bass.  You can fish them around a variety of cover and do really well with them.

Underspin & Curly Tail Grubs

The underspin and curly tail grub is an awesome combination.  Fish it around cover or out in open water around schooling bass and you’ll catch plenty of bass with it.