Choosing the Right Fishing Lure

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Fishing lures are available in a various shapes, sizes, colors, and types. Each fishing lure is designed to behave differently in the water, depending on the kind of fish that it is meant to catch. Certain kinds of lures displace water as they are cast along the water; others, move freely in the water. Then again, some fishing lures are designed to slowly sink beneath the surface of the water with minimum horizontal movement. Fishing lures may be painted in bright or muted colors and may even contain added attractants such as smell or luminosity. Since different fish are attracted to different things, for instance, some like color and others motion, lures are crafted to attract all kinds of fish. As a result, there are many kinds of lures available in the market, and each is meant for a different purpose.

Deciding factors

The right kind of fishing lure, thus, will depend on your chosen kind of fishing. As you gain expertise you will be able to judge for yourself the effectiveness of fishing lures and determine which models suit you best. Several factors such as weather, water temperature, and water clarity dictate the kind of lure one should use as well as the color selection.

Skill-based selection

The most easy to use fishing lures are jigs, and thus, they are ideal for beginners. Jigs are suited to catch almost any fish, and if you’re fresh of the block, starting at a farm pond is perhaps the best place to learn. Other lures that are good for beginners are crank baits and spinner baits; this is because all you need to do is simply cast the line and retrieve. If you’re looking to catch aggressive fish, spinner baits are considered extremely effective. Crank baits, on the other hand, work well on almost any fish. Plastic baits require a certain amount of skill, and are not recommended for beginners.

Fish-based selection

Selecting a lure depends not only on skill but also on the kind of fish you intend to catch. For bass, shorter chunkier lures are far better than the longer ones. Also, bright colors are a good choice, particularly in murky water. Conversely, bluefish prefer spoons; mirror lures or those colored silver are also effective. If you’re lucky, you might catch a trout with a spoon. If you’re looking catch some walleyes, spinners are perhaps most adept.

Colors

The color of a fishing lure is extremely important when fishing; this is because certain fish are attracted only to certain colors. Also, water and weather will often determine the color of your lure.

For instance, it is advisable to stick with bright colors on bright sunny days and dark colors for cloudy skies. For murky water, opt for orange, red, pink, and white colored lures, while for clear water nickel, brass, blue, black, green, and purple are most suited.

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