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Greg Vinson’s 5 favorite river fishing baits

Elite Series pro and river fishing guru Greg Vinson details his five favorite river baits.

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<p> </p> <p>Greg Vinson’s fishing career began along three river systems in central Alabama. The Coosa, Tallapoosa and Alabama rivers hosted the majority of Vinson’s early fishing trips. These typical river fisheries divulged to him a wealth of knowledge that he now uses around the country to break down river systems along the Elite Series. Here are Vinson’s 5 favorite river fishing baits.</p>
 
Greg Vinson’s fishing career began along three river systems in central Alabama. The Coosa, Tallapoosa and Alabama rivers hosted the majority of Vinson’s early fishing trips. These typical river fisheries divulged to him a wealth of knowledge that he now uses around the country to break down river systems along the Elite Series. Here are Vinson’s 5 favorite river fishing baits.
<p> </p> <p><strong>1. NetBait 1/2 ounce Paca Jig with Baby Paca Craw</strong></p> <p>“The main thing with that jig is its versatility. I can fish any visible cover with that jig. Typically with a river system the water clarity is lower than it is on a reservoir, and the bulky profile of the jig and the Baby Paca Craw trailer really appeals to those fish in that off-color water.” <a href=
 
1. NetBait 1/2 ounce Paca Jig with Baby Paca Craw
“The main thing with that jig is its versatility. I can fish any visible cover with that jig. Typically with a river system the water clarity is lower than it is on a reservoir, and the bulky profile of the jig and the Baby Paca Craw trailer really appeals to those fish in that off-color water.” Photo courtesy Tackle Warehouse
<p><strong>1a. NetBait Baby Paca Craw</strong></p> <p>This is the trailer that Vinson hangs on the Paca Jig. <a href=
1a. NetBait Baby Paca Craw
This is the trailer that Vinson hangs on the Paca Jig. Photo courtesy Tackle Warehouse
<p> </p> <p><strong>2. Bandit Ledge 250 </strong></p> <p>“The fish on river system aren’t typically as deep as fish in reservoirs because of the stained water. The Ledge 250 will reach those 12- to- 14-foot depths but it’s just as affective in 6 feet. So it gives me the ability to cover a lot of water and try to locate fish. The large profile and loud rattle also help fish find it easier in the off-color water.” <a href=
 
2. Bandit Ledge 250 
“The fish on river system aren’t typically as deep as fish in reservoirs because of the stained water. The Ledge 250 will reach those 12- to- 14-foot depths but it’s just as affective in 6 feet. So it gives me the ability to cover a lot of water and try to locate fish. The large profile and loud rattle also help fish find it easier in the off-color water.” Photo courtesy Tackle Warehouse
<p> </p> <p><strong>3. 1/2 ounce spinnerbait</strong></p> <p>“Several different colors work but probably the ½ ounce size is the most versatile. I can fish it shallow around cover or deeper in the water column by changing the speed of the bait. I typically adjust the size of the blades to control the speed of the bait. Chartreuse-and-white is the best color combo to start with, but I definitely adjust the color with the water clarity.”</p>
 
3. 1/2 ounce spinnerbait
“Several different colors work but probably the ½ ounce size is the most versatile. I can fish it shallow around cover or deeper in the water column by changing the speed of the bait. I typically adjust the size of the blades to control the speed of the bait. Chartreuse-and-white is the best color combo to start with, but I definitely adjust the color with the water clarity.”
<p> </p> <p><strong>NetBait B-Bug</strong></p> <p>“The B-Bug is an alternative for flipping and pitching to visible cover. It’s something that I always use to complement the jig because it has a little bit smaller profile and can be fished around denser vegetation. Line size is important when flipping the jig and B-Bug around cover so I always use 20-pound Seagaur AbrazX. " <a href=
 
NetBait B-Bug
“The B-Bug is an alternative for flipping and pitching to visible cover. It’s something that I always use to complement the jig because it has a little bit smaller profile and can be fished around denser vegetation. Line size is important when flipping the jig and B-Bug around cover so I always use 20-pound Seagaur AbrazX. ” Photo courtesy Tackle Warehouse
<p> </p> <p><strong>5. 1/2 ounce NetBait Paca Bug Football Jig with NetBait Kickin' B Chunk</strong></p> <p>“On a river, even though you are offshore, you may still only be in 5- to- 10 feet of water. The 1/2 ounce model is the perfect size to drag through thick offshore cover. I pair the football jig with the 15-pound Seagaur InvizX." <a href=
 
5. 1/2 ounce NetBait Paca Bug Football Jig with NetBait Kickin’ B Chunk
“On a river, even though you are offshore, you may still only be in 5- to- 10 feet of water. The 1/2 ounce model is the perfect size to drag through thick offshore cover. I pair the football jig with the 15-pound Seagaur InvizX.” Photo courtesy Tackle Warehouse
<p><strong>5a. NetBait Kickin' B Chunk</strong></p> <p>This is the chunk that Vinson hangs on his football jig when river fishing. <a href=
5a. NetBait Kickin’ B Chunk
This is the chunk that Vinson hangs on his football jig when river fishing. Photo courtesy Tackle Warehouse

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