text: what lures do you use for largemouth bass.... lake casitas southern california??? what do you use? if not lures? boy thats a loaded question.  bass bite at different things depending on water temperature and lighting conditions. you should have in your tackle box at least a few of each of these in diferent colors and sizes 1. worms(plastic scented ones work best.) 2. spinners 3. crawdads 4. top water jigs 5. diving jigs the list goes on and on. check with your local fishing shop. they are always your best source of information.