The question was asked “Are big lures mandatory to catch big bass?” No! BUT your percentages go WAY UP with a bigger offering. A really big bass wants to feed big and live off of it, it’s just their nature. Big profiles draw more attention, especially during the summer and the fall. Some huge fish are caught on small baits, typically when the action is slow, but odds are increased to land the big ones when you're offering a big meal… -Bill | Bill Dance