Soft Plastic Worms - The King of Freshwater Lures

When all else fails you, go to a soft plastic worm!

Out of all the different types of freshwater lures that are on the market, no other type of freshwater bait has caught more fish for freshwater fisherman than the humble soft plastic worm.
So what makes the humble worm the most successful and favourite of freshwater fishing lures?
Well for one thing they are dead easy to fish with, for most people the finesse style of fishing needed when fishing soft plastic worms comes naturally, even if they have never fished freshwater before.
Another great aspect of using worms is their action in the water, whether you rig your worms Texas style or whacky style, the action a worms presents to bass and many other freshwater species is just too attractive to pass up; which is probably why the humble soft plastic worm has become the 'go to freshwater lure' for most seasoned anglers.

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Fishing Lures - Small Things Make Big Differences in Angling

When you think of fishing, there is perhaps no piece of equipment more recognized than fishing lures. There are countless thousands of lures on the market, and there is something for just about every species of fish to mistake for a good meal. Fishing lures today come in just about every conceivable color and shape, from bright neon minnows, to larger rubber frogs and crawfish. Finding the right lures for the days on the lake sometimes can be tricky, as during different seasons a lake fish such as a bass or trout change their diet to accommodate the various temperatures and water conditions.

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How to Make Your Own Great Wide Mouth Bass Fishing Lures

Making your own fishing lures can be a great way of saving yourself a bucket load of money on shop bought lures, it can also be very relaxing and can become a great new hobby for those times when your not out fishing. You don't need a large workshop for doing this just a small work bench or even your kitchen table will do. Lets take a look at some of the tools your going to need not having the right one's your going to struggle to make your lure having the correct tools will make the whole process easy and an enjoyable hobby for you and all your family if you want to get them involved as well.

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Making Deep Diving Fishing Lures

"The foundation of effective crankbait fishing is very simple; know the depth your crankbaits run. Until this knowledge is in hand, all the other crankbait questions are very insignificant. After all, if you can't get the bait to the fish, how could color, shape, action, or models of crankbaits make any difference whatsoever".

These are the words of bass pro and fishing legend Mike McClelland in his book "Walleye Troubleshooting", and when I read the above passage a few days ago I was reminded of an experience I once had that illustrated this point perfectly.

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Sea Fishing Tackle Basics For Anglers

If you're interesting in trying your luck at fishing in the sea in UK, you're probably going to need some specialized in tackling sea fishing . Here's some general information about the type of fishing gear required to get started.

Rods for Fishing in the Sea
There are 2 basic types of sea fishing rods: beach casting rods and spinning rods.

Beach casting rods are the most common and the most popular rods for salt water tackle. These rods have a length that ranges from 11 to 13 feet. The end of the rod has a fast or very fast taper. Taper is a term that describes how much a fishing rod flexes or bends under pressure. Two types of handles are available: A fixed reel seat or coaster clips. Coaster clips allow the angler to reposition the reel for optimal casting position and distance. Fishing reels recommended for beach casting rods are either fixed spool or multiplier.

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Choosing The Right Timber For Wooden Lure Making

Are All Lure Making Timbers Born Equal?
I know this seems like a dumb question, but it's amazing how few people give any real thought to what type of timber they should use for their lure making! But the type of wood you select be the difference between an ok lure and one that's an absolute winner!

In fact, if you're really serious about your luremaking you certainly wouldn't limit yourself to a single timber - I use several different ones, depending on the intended use of my lure.

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How Do You Make A Fishing Lure Look Alive

The entire point of a fishing lure is for said lure to look like some sort of bait that fish eat. In many cases fishing lures are designed to look like a wounded or injured fish so that predator fish are more likely to think they're getting an easy meal. This is all well and good and companies such as Rapala and Yo-Zuri have been making high quality fishing lures that work well for years. And these types of lures catch fish, there's no doubt about that, but at the end of the day how do you make a fishing lure look alive? Is it even possible to make a fishing lure look alive?

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Homemade Lures - How to Make Them

There are many people that purchase their own lures for fishing, but more and more people today are beginning to turn to homemade lures. They enjoy making the lures themselves. When you make your lures on your own, it lets you to make something that is very unique. You can also target the lures that you make for special conditions or for a particular fish that you want to catch as well. If you want to make your own homemade lures, then here is a look at how you can easily make them yourself.

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Freshwater Fishing Lures

Freshwater fishing lures range from big to small and are great for any type of fish. They can be used in any type of water at anytime of the day. When I use freshwater fishing lures I try to use the ones with most attraction to the fish. I would pick one with the right size first, then maybe a colored one but that depends on the quality of the water. If the water looks green you most likely would want to use a dark and green freshwater fishing lure and also one with a bit of jiggle and noise to it so it attracts the fish.

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Fish Lures - Facts You Should Know Before Fishing

It goes without saying that you need fish lures to bag the catch of the day. You can't just choose any kind of lure though. There are some important considerations and facts that you need to look into to make the right choices.

If you're new to the pastime, the first thing you need to learn is that there are different tools for different water and catch types. This simply means that your lure choice would depend on whether you are on fresh or saltwater. Moreover, there are also different appropriate choices for common targets like bass, trout, minnow, salmon and pike. The right choice will determine your chances of success.

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The Most Popular Fishing Lure

In the fishing world there are thousands and thousands of fishing lure choices available to anglers at any given time, so is it even possible to say that one fishing lure is the most popular lure for fishing? Probably not. There is the best selling fishing lure, the lure that your grandfather swore by and said was the best lure that could be used for fishing, and the fishing lure that you caught your biggest personal fish on, but the truth is that the most popular lure is one among a few choices that have stood the "test of time", and have been proven to be successful at catching fish in various fishing situations.

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Make Your Own Fishing Lures - A Time Honored Craft For the Serious Angler

I love crafting, especially woodworking. I am equally, if not more, passionate about fishing. One truly rewarding experience is the combination of two things I love, which is creating homemade wooden fishing plugs. You, too, can enhance your fishing experience: make your own fishing lures!
The incredible experience of creating your own handmade wooden fishing lures is hard to beat. If you love fishing, you'll find that landing a catch using a lure you made yourself is an event that is hard to beat.
The possibilities are endless when it comes to creating your own wooden fishing lures.

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