Addison, IL Bass Baits

Conditions: dawn, shore

For shore bass fishing at dawn near Addison, IL (likely lakes and retention ponds in the Chicago suburbs), topwater and reaction baits shine in low-light conditions. Start with a walking bait or buzzbait on the surface, then transition to a spinnerbait or ChatterBait as light increases. Soft plastics like a Senko fished weightless are a reliable follow-up when topwater action slows.

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Types: Topwater walking bait, Buzzbait, Spinnerbait, ChatterBait, Soft stickbait (Senko-style), Squarebill crankbait, Craw soft plastic, Ned rig
Sizes: 3.5" / 1/2 oz, 1/2 oz, 3/8 oz, 5", 2.25" / 3/8 oz, 3", 2.75"
Colors: Bone, Black, White/Gold, Green Pumpkin, Chartreuse Sexy Shad / Sexy Shad, Green Pumpkin Caviar, Green Pumpkin / Motor Oil / Pearl

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