Fishing Lures

Welcome to our guide on fishing lures! Below, you'll find information on different types of lures and how to choose the right one for your fishing needs.

Choosing the Right Lure

When selecting a fishing lure, consider the type of fish you're targeting and the fishing conditions. Different lures are designed to attract specific species and work best in certain environments.

For example, if you're fishing in clear water for bass, a crankbait with realistic colors and movements may be effective. In murky water, a spinnerbait with flashy blades can grab the attention of predatory fish.

Spinnerbaits

Spinnerbaits are versatile lures consisting of a metal wire with one or more spinning blades and a skirted hook. They imitate baitfish and can attract a variety of predatory fish, including bass, pike, and walleye.

Technique: Cast the spinnerbait near cover or structure and retrieve it with a steady retrieve or varying speeds to mimic fleeing prey.

Crankbaits

Crankbaits are hard-bodied lures with a lip that causes them to dive underwater when retrieved. They come in various shapes and sizes, each designed to dive to specific depths. Crankbaits are effective for targeting bass, walleye, and trout.

Technique: Cast the crankbait and retrieve it with a steady crank, pausing occasionally to let it float back up and mimic injured baitfish.

Pencil Poppers

Pencil poppers are topwater lures shaped like a pencil or cigar, designed to create a splashing and popping action on the surface. They are effective for targeting aggressive species like striped bass, bluefish, and tarpon.

Technique: Cast the pencil popper towards surface-feeding fish and retrieve it with sharp twitches to create loud splashes and attract strikes.

Spoons

Spoons are metal lures shaped like a spoon or minnow, with a concave shape that creates a wobbling action when retrieved. They are versatile lures that can be used for various species, including trout, salmon, and bass.

Technique: Cast the spoon and retrieve it with a steady, rhythmic motion, allowing it to flutter and flash in the water to attract fish.

Soft Plastic Baits

Soft plastic baits are made of soft, flexible material and come in various shapes and sizes, including worms, crawfish, and swimbaits. They are popular for bass fishing but can also be effective for targeting other species.

Technique: Rig the soft plastic bait on a hook or jig head and fish it slowly along the bottom or through vegetation, mimicking natural prey movements.

Diamond Jigs

Diamond jigs are metal lures shaped like a diamond or flatfish, with a single hook at the bottom. They are commonly used for vertical jigging in deep water and are effective for catching a variety of saltwater species, including striped bass, bluefish, and cod.

Technique: Drop the diamond jig to the desired depth and jig it up and down with short, sharp movements to imitate wounded baitfish.