GSM Stocks the Pond With Texas Tilapia

We’ve written extensively about some of the tilapia-patterned lures on the market – hard baits, soft baits and wired baits alike. People typically look to match the hatch in Mexico and want to know what’s available. One of the ones that’s worked best for us is the simple 5-inch Senko in Yamamoto’s “Tilapia Magic” pattern.

But tilapia aren’t just in Mexico. We’ve fished for bass around them in several warm weather states, including Texas, where they thrive in a number of private lakes we’ve visited as well as in tournament venues like Falcon and Amistad. That’s why we were excited that GSM (owner of Yamamoto and other companies) introduced a new “Texas Tilapia” color at the Bassmaster Classic in Ft. Worth. It’s available in the following proven lures:

Five-Inch Senko

Four-Inch Zako

Six-Inch Roboworm Straight Tail Worm

Big Bite Baits Fighting Frog

Stock up on ‘em while you can. I’m not sure if this is a permanent addition to the lineup or a limited time offer.

Past articles on tilapia-colored lures:

• Lures Meant to Imitate Tilapia

• More Tilapia Lures for Mexican Largemouth Bass

• Even MORE Lures that Imitate Tilapia

• Just When You Thought We Couldn’t Find Any More Tilapia Lures

• Tilapia-Colored Baits Keep on Coming