Choosing a fishing lure is a function of many things, but one of the most important considerations is time of year.  The information presented here is derived from Ken Cook’s Pattern Forecast data.  (www.kencookoutdoors.com)  These lure choices are based on tournament winning lure information from more than 600 multi-day bass tournaments across the U.S.  Any bass lure on this list will eventually catch bass any time of year, but when picking a lure it is advantageous to know when the lure has been successful in tournament competition.  By choosing a tournament winning lure, you can shorten the time between strikes by using a proven lure selection for your efforts.