I myself use a small jig with a curly tail my best colors are blue and black and gray and black and dark green a black and i also use a clear green sometimes with these lures i catch BASS CRAPPIE BLUEGILL REDEAR Wouldn't use any other colors or lure hope this helps you out .A nd if the bass are jumping out of the water there feeding on bugs on top the water use a small buzz bait ok . PS.Let me know if this helps you out ok .