Updated October 15, 2026
    dry

    Gurgler (Bass)

    Gurgler (Bass) — a proven dry pattern.

    Hook sizes

    #2#4#6
    Type
    dry
    Difficulty
    beginner

    When to fish it

    As spring progresses and water temperatures warm, topwater action for bass can begin, especially in the late afternoons, making this a good attractor.

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