Types of Fishing Lures
Bruce Swedal
February 03, 2011
Spoons are made of shaped sheet metal. When cast, their shape makes them wobble in the water. Their bright, shiny finish catches any sunlight and throws out tantalizing glints. Most spoons are rather heavy, and these are ideal for searching out deep, underwater features. It's essential when using spoons to have a good quality, strong swivel or you will find the line twists appallingly. Also, keep your spoon highly polished. The more it shines, the more effective it will be.
The final type of lure that we will concern ourselves with is the spinner. This has an angled blade with a propeller mounted on its shaft. When you retrieve a spinner, water resistance makes the blade rotate and flash, and this attracts all types of predators. Size, color and vibration are all important considerations when you're buying spinners but, again, don't worry — any decent tackle dealer will direct you to the well known brands that have been catching fish for generations. The most important thing is to have a few variations as sometimes a particular color will work on a particular day when all else fails. My own favourites are silver and gold with a variety of spots - generally red - on the blade. I also find that red wool on the book shank is another advantage, especially for fish species such as perch that will often follow a good few yards, pecking and nibbling, before making a final decision.
Make sure that you store your lures effectively. If you just throw them willy-nilly into any old box, you'll find that they tangle up together horrendously. There are many purpose-built lure boxes now on the market and my advice is to buy one. Don't forget your hook bonnets - these little plastic hoods fit over the treble hooks and ensure that they don't get tangled. They also make the lures safer for transit and for handling.
It pays to store your lures in a warm, dry environment. There's nothing worse than going to your lure box after a couple of months to find that the treble hooks, spinners, and spoons have all rusted in some damp shed.
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The final type of lure that we will concern ourselves with is the spinner. This has an angled blade with a propeller mounted on its shaft. When you retrieve a spinner, water resistance makes the blade rotate and flash, and this attracts all types of predators. Size, color and vibration are all important considerations when you're buying spinners but, again, don't worry — any decent tackle dealer will direct you to the well known brands that have been catching fish for generations. The most important thing is to have a few variations as sometimes a particular color will work on a particular day when all else fails. My own favourites are silver and gold with a variety of spots - generally red - on the blade. I also find that red wool on the book shank is another advantage, especially for fish species such as perch that will often follow a good few yards, pecking and nibbling, before making a final decision.
Make sure that you store your lures effectively. If you just throw them willy-nilly into any old box, you'll find that they tangle up together horrendously. There are many purpose-built lure boxes now on the market and my advice is to buy one. Don't forget your hook bonnets - these little plastic hoods fit over the treble hooks and ensure that they don't get tangled. They also make the lures safer for transit and for handling.
It pays to store your lures in a warm, dry environment. There's nothing worse than going to your lure box after a couple of months to find that the treble hooks, spinners, and spoons have all rusted in some damp shed.
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