Basics of Fishing Lures

If you are not a begginner in fishing hobby, you probabbly know about fishing lure. If not, you don't need to worry now. Fishing lure is the basic equipment in fishing which is connected to the hook at the end of the line. It is used to attract the attention of the target fish and consequently get a bite. Lures can also be used to track the position of the fishishes by imitating the moving prey and attracting the schools of the fishes. There are many variations of lures in the size, shape, color and its tendency of vibration. With the right selection of the right lures, it will make the fishing a whole lot easier.

Fishing lures are of many types, classified in the basis of its appearance.  These consists of popular jigs, plugs, crankbits, spinnerbaits, jigging spoons and surface lure. The jigs are made to look like worms and minnows. It is made of various heavy metals, but lead is used in the most of the cases. It has a shape end, where baits can be attached. It is used to fish Bass and Walleyes.  Plugs and crankbits are fast moving lures which make them imitate like a prey moving freely in the water. These lures are used to fish trout, bass and catfish. Surface lures, as the name suggests, floats on the water as it much lighter and its advantage is that it attracts fishes to the shallow water acting as some sort of fish preys. Spinnerbaits and jigging spoon lures are used to fish Bass, Walleye and Bluegills as they are the closest imitation to their respective preys.

For using baits, you must know which prey goes for what fish. You shall get help fom the list below:

  • Bass- minnows, nightcrawlers
  • Trout- worms, minnows, grasshoppers
  • Crappie- minnows, worms
  • Walleye-minnows, nightcrawlers
  • Catfish-worms, stinkbaits, cheese
  • Bluegill-worms, insect larva

These days, you can find a whole wide range of natural and artificial baits and lures to fit individual needs in the market. But now you should now be able to select the right fishing lures with the tips and suggestions mentioned above. So, off you go and enjoy you next fishing excursion to the fullest.