Lure Fishing with Artificial Lures:

We have already looked at beginner fishing lures before (we examined spinnerbaits, minnows, soft plastic worms and fishing poppers) but I wanted to return to this subject as there is so much more information that can be covered when it comes to lure fishing using different types of fishing lure.  Here I want to add an overview of most types of lure.  I will add more in depth posts at a later date on each particular lure and how to fish with them successfully.

First of all, what exactly are fishing lures? 

Simply put, a fishing lure is something which is attached to the end of fishing line (usually in turn attached to a fishing rod).  This object is usually designed to look like and move like, the fish’s natural food in order to induce the fish to attack the lure and bite the hook.  Many types of lures use a combination of bright colours, spinning vibrations and movement to grab the attention of the fish.

Spoon Lures:
This type of fishing lure resembles the scoop of the standard teaspoon found in most peoples kitchen cupboards.  Due to the shape of the spoon these types of lures wobble, dart and flash enticingly in the sunlight when retrieved properly.  They are used to attract the attention of fish and can be used as trolling lures.

Surface Lures:
Similar to floating poppers, these lures float on the surface of the water and create a noise when retrieved.  This is caused by scoops or fins on the lure that plop or gurgle when moved.  They can sometimes make life easier when fishing in weed filled areas as they float and are less likely to be snagged.

Jigs:
Jigs are weighted hooks with painted eyes that are pushed through a soft plastic worm or squid.  It is cast out and sinks to the bottom. You then jig the rod up and then let it sink again.  The fluttering action can cause the fish to strike.

Plug Lures | Crankbaits:
Often these lures are made of wood or plastic and have some sort of scoop on the front of the head to enable a certain amount of diving when retrieved.  This scoop often makes the fishing lure wobble unsteadily as well.

Swimbait | Fish imitation, minnow:
These lures are often very realistic and are used to imitate smaller fish that the bigger bass and other fish are likely to generally view as part of their diet.  Often when fished erratically these cause other fish to view the minnow or fish imitation as a fish in distress.  Some of these are articulated and/or have tails that “swim” as they are reeled in.

Check back for more soon as I will soon add a natural bait section here at a later date.

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