Choosing the most effective fishing lures is a prerequisite to a successful catch at sea. The kind of lure you would require depends on the waters you are fishing, the time of the year and the weather. There is a plethora of fishing lures available, all in different shapes, sizes and colors. There are some lures that are used by most fishermen in order to ensure a successful fishing venture.

Surface lures are lures that are retrieved along the surface of the water. These are fun to use as the fish literally jumps out of the water to take in the lure. These lures are particularly useful in waters that have a lot weeds since they only remain on the surface of the water. Surface lures are available in all shapes and sizes and you should pick the one that best meets your requirements and purpose.

Another category of fishing lures is spoons. These are made of metal and resemble spoons. They wobble when put in water and this attracts fish. Spoons are relatively cheap and simple to use, especially for beginners. Spinners are also fishing lures that have a blade that rotates and this motion gives a reflection of the light flickering off fish scales in the water. The speed at which you recoup the spinner can be altered to make it look like an injured fish. Large spinners work well for a pike but smaller ones do a better job for mullets or trout. Jerk baits do not have a motion of their own can be jerked by the user and brought to life like a wounded fish. You put them in the water you are fishing in, and make jerky movements to make it look like an attractive injured fish to the fish you are trying to catch.

Soft baits are made of rubber and may resemble long worms or frogs. These are used along with a weighted jig head and are made to retreat slowly or in a jerky motion. Floating drivers can sink into the water and reach a depth of 15 feet or more. A lure with a larger angle will move to a deeper level than one with a smaller angle. The type of lure you use depends on the depth of the fish you are targeting.

Light standard casting lures are used to catch a wide variety of fish. These include bass fish that can be caught at a medium retrieval speed. These are generally used to catch freshwater fish of lightweight species. Heavy standard casting lures are used to catch heavy fish like bass and walleye. These also come in a number of shapes, sizes and colors. Jigging lures are used for long casting and catch anything from tuna to pike. Deadly diamond lures are small in size and lightweight and are used to catch small fish. Light reflecting from the diamond-shaped top attracts fish. These are normally used for walleye and crappy, but can be used for other small species too.



By: Greg Mitchell


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When you think of fishing, there is perhaps no piece of equipment more recognized than fishing lures. There are countless thousands of lures on the market, and there is something for just about every species of fish to mistake for a good meal. Fishing lures today come in just about every conceivable color and shape, from bright neon minnows, to larger rubber frogs and crawfish. Finding the right lures for the days on the lake sometimes can be tricky, as during different seasons a lake fish such as a bass or trout change their diet to accommodate the various temperatures and water conditions.

While many people enjoy using a good old worm to land a fish on the docks every now and again, it is the lures that tend to offer the best strikes from the larger fish. Species such as bass, pike, and walleye tend to go after larger quick moving bait, when it comes to mealtime. This is not to say that a larger predatory fish will not enjoy a worm every once and a while, it just means that lures are more apt to look like what they are accustomed to hunting in regards to prey.

When it comes to lures there are a great number of benefits when fishing, allowing the angler many options when it comes to choice being the most obvious. There are however some disadvantages as well when it comes to lures. Easily the biggest disadvantage that lures possess, would have to be the snag factor. Sometimes when casting lures in tight areas that may include weeds or water logged driftwood, fishing lures may become snagged and unable to release. There are good possibilities at this point that you can loose that prized lure, as you will be unable to get it free from the object. This could easily become a rather costly day on the lake, should you loose 3-5 lures while trying to get your cast in tight where a school may be in staging.

Sometimes a smart fish may not go after even some of the best fishing lures, as it still may be skeptical of the lures movements and deem it non-edible. Matching the right fishing lures with the right species and season, can make all the difference in the world when it comes to being successful on the lake. Trying to catch a small lake trout with lures that are primarily designed for large mouth bass, will only show you just how smart a fish can really be. For this very reason lures are designed around the breed themselves, and are diligently worked on to improve their success rate when used. Perhaps one of the best ways to ensure some level of success with lures, would be to do some research on the species themselves.

By studying their natural habitat, their feeding preferences, and there behaviors, you will be able to get a better understanding of this particular breeds traits. From this point you will be more suited to make an educated guess on which fishing lures will work best for what you are after.



By: Mike Singh


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About 6 months ago, I was forced to find new work since my then present employer decided to close the factory doors. Knowing that the local job market would be packed with potential candidates for any position, I reluctantly took a job working in sales for a local fishing tackle manufacturer. Mind you, the last time I went fishing was with my dad, at about the age of nine, from the shore, fishing for bullhead.

Even after expressing to my new employer the concerns I had about not knowing anything about fishing, he still banked on my resume that I would quickly learn. In light of the recent situation, I felt it was the best option I was going to get, and took the job. After all, how hard could it be, right?

A month or two had passed, and the fishing season was beginning to swing into high gear. This was a perfect opportunity to gather some much needed knowledge on the subject, and began acquiring all kinds of fishing tackle products. I had spoons, jigs, bobbers, you name it, I was ready for anything… Except for the big brown eyes of my oldest daughter, and the vibrant blue eyes of her sister.

The first time I was going out, my kids asked me where I was going. I plainly stated that I was headed out fishing, and would return before supper time. They blankly looked at me with a slight quiver in the lip, and a light scuffle of a foot in the dirt driveway. Obviously, there was a question, and I already knew what it was.

“So… you girls want to go fishing too?”
“YEEAAHHH!!!”

Not surprised by their response, I simply got them ready for their first fishing trip. Clothes, bug spray, snacks, and another trip to the store to get more fishing tackle. Indeed, my family was ready for an outing matched by no other.

We later arrived at the local lake, found a spot, tied up some lures, bobbers, practice casts and nestled in quite nicely in a spot where I read was a good location for Bluegill. The time of year was right, the day was perfect. Yes sir, ‘ol dad here was going to score some major points with the kids, and connect on a level that every parent strives to do.

However, after about two hours of fishing, with only a few nibbles, and plenty of I’m bored’s, things were beginning to look pretty grim. Where could have I gone wrong. I purchased just about every color and shape you can think of. I analyzed the time of year with the species of fish, including climate, water depth, water tempature, and lake clarity. About the only thing I didn’t throw in there was my lucky pair of socks. Surely it must not have been time. Perhaps give the fish a couple more weeks of warm weather.

Coming back weeks later, I still encounter the same problem. Then we went to another lake two times with similar issues. The fish would nibble, yet I’d get no strikes. I thought to myself – “Maybe you should talk to someone that knows something about fishing.” I didn’t do that the first time ’cause… you know, Im a guy.

The following week, I talked to my boss, and even showed him all the tackle that I either purchased, or had taken out of inventory. He sifted through the pile of fishing lures, jigs, split shots, and spare line.

“There’s your problem.”
“Uh… I don’t see it. I’ve got just about everything you could possibly use.”
“You sure do. But, you said you were going for Bluegills, right?”
“Yeah. I read that those made great fish for kids, and changed the game plan so my children could have some fun too.”
“Well, you see… you have everything here for all other kinds of species, but it’s all too big. Bluegills can’t get these hooks in their mouth. You’re just feeding them.”

I quickly pictured the Bluegills in my head, and realized that I was trying to force a hook twice the size of the fish’s mouth, down it’s throat. After getting all excited about going out and landing a monster fish, I completely forgot to gear down the tackle selection for the kids. So he gave me a few pointers (not to mention the correct tackle), and sent me on my way.

The perfect test – Cabela’s was holding their annual kids fishing day at the pond located on their property. Stocked with all species of fish, it’s meant to be a day strictly for the kids, and figured that this would be the best time for my kids to make the catch they’ve been patiently waiting for all summer. I told them about the tourney, and they reluctantly said they would go.

I re-rigged their poles with a simple bobber, split shot sinker, and size 10 hook (much smaller than the size 1 or 1/0 that I gave them earlier). Sure enough, they were catching fish all day long. My two youngsters caught about 2 fish per hour, a piece. And this time, there were no “I’m bored”‘s, and I finally got all those pictures and hugs of gratitude, that I have been waiting for.

So remember to keep a selection of tackle on hand just for your kids, even if you have to buy another tackle box. It can easily give you the memories that you’re looking for, and give them the memories they will never forget.



By: Shawn Fieseler


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You have your fishing rod and reel. You have your fishing line. But now you have one of the most difficult decisions to make. You have to choose the right lure. Without the right lure all the best equipment in the world will not be able to help you. You could fish all day and not catch anything with the right lure.

There are several things to consider when picking what lure you want. The biggest factor though, is the species of fish that you are targeting.

The biggest factor in lure selection is the species of fish that you are going after. Bass go after a variety of lures such as spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, crankbaits, and plastics. Spinnerbaits have a rubber skirt and some spinner blades. The skirts come in a variety of colors for different water conditions. Buzzbaits are similar to spinnerbaits in that they have rubber skirts, but their spinner blade is designed to make noise on the top of the water. This makes a buzzbait a type of top water lure. Crankbaits are designed to simulate bait fish and come in various colors and are designed dive to various depths. Plastics are designed to simulate all manners of baits that a bass would eat. The types are just as numerous. They have plastics that imitate worms, fish, crawfish, and even lizards. There are other types but those are the most popular ones.

For trout the lures are different. The most popular types include spinners and spoons. Spinners come in a variety of colors and many different sizes. The most popular ones are generally gold and silver bladed spinners. However, there are copper bladed ones along with spinners that have been painted to simulate smaller fish. Spoons also come in all manner of colors and sizes. Popular ones are gold, silver, and red /white. Where you are fishing would help determine what you would use, however, spinners are generally the better bet in most locations.

Smaller panfish like bluegill, crappie, and perch most fisherman use little jigs of various colors. The size varies but is generally between 1/64th-1/8th oz. What colors you would use would be determined by the conditions of the water and the type of forage is in the place that you are fishing in. If the water is stained chartreuse, black, brown, orange or red jigs are generally more productive.

For a larger species like pike you want to use large lures. Some favorites are large spoons up to at least an ounce in size and in various colors. Large spinners of various colors can also be successful. Large jointed swimbaits that simulate different fish species are great to use as well. Swimbaits are similar to crankbaits, but have a joint in the middle that makes them more lifelike. Buzzbaits and other top water lures can also be used if the conditions are right. Bigger lures will attract bigger fish, but you will catch fewer.

The easiest way to figure out what you are going to need is to get a fishing report of the place you will be fishing at. This will narrow down you choices greatly. It will also save you money so that you do not get any unnecessary lures. So go find what you need and get fishing.



By: James Cale


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James Spicer fly fishing the Arkansas Tailwater near Pueblo, Colorado. Trying to catch as many fish as he can in a handful of casts.

Lures are one of the most important parts of your fishing gear. Let’s talk a little bit about lures and how to choose them and use them correctly.

As a general rule of thumb if you are trying to catch a fish based on their sense of smell lures will probably not work. Lures are generally used for sport fishing from a boat but can also be used when fishing from the shore of a lake with a little caution.

They can vary from region to region or be used for different purposes. A lure is built to look like fish prey. They usually come equipped with one or more hooks depending on the lure to help you catch the fish.

You attach them at the end of your fishing line and throw them out into the water trying to get the fish to bite. When fishing from aboat you can trail them behind you to give them the appearance of a living animal in the water.

Some of the different types of lures are wobblers, jigs, spinner, plugs, spoon lures, fly lures, and worms.

Jigs can be used for almost every type of fresh water or saltwater fishing. They are made of weighted metal head and have a tail made from soft plastic, animal hair, rubber or feathers. You can also attach a minnow or some piece of meat to the end of the book.

Spoon lures are made of metal. They can be cast or trolled and look similar to bait fish. Plastic lures are thought of as bait you can be used like a plastic worm when they are cast to attract more fish. Plugs are made from wood or plastic and can be used on top of the water.

Spinners are a lure made of plastic or animal hair. They come with blades that spin around a wire shaft. The spinner baits are the lures with more than one blade that spin around a safety shaft. They have skirts made of rubber, vinyl, animal hair and other materials.

Finally let’s talk about flies and poppers. These baits are primarily used for trout, panfish, and bass. Fly tying is hard to learn so the average fisherman just buys them from the local bait and tackle store.

Learning which lures work best for you will take some time through testing the many varieties that are avaliable. This will take some time and you will probably need to try them over and over to get used to each one.

Lures are an invaluable part of your fishing gear. In the end however it is strictly personal choice as to the type of lures that you chose to use.



By: William Hutchinson


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