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Rooster Tails--the same but different

June 4th 2010 15:54
Here's an example of why it's so confusing to go to the tackle shop and buy a lure.

The accompanying photo is various examples of the SAME lure--a Worden's Rooster Tail.
Worden's Rooster Tail



I was able to pick up an old tackle box at a yard sale recently and they had a little bit of everything in it, including these lures.

I have to admit I had a couple but the previous owner must have been a salesman for Rooster Tails because he had everything you see in the picture plus a couple of the lures I had. The one lure he didn't have is the very small one on the far right.

I'm not going to give you the hard sell on Rooster Tails except to say they're good lures for most game fish and available in a lot of different colors and weights or any combination of the two.



Remember to take the hooks outta yer pocket before ya sit down!



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THE lure

May 9th 2010 01:35
The quest for the perfect artificial lure is like searching for the Holy Grail. Suffice to say, it's one project that will keep you busy!

Countless lures have been developed by big and small companies in just about any shape, color, or size. AND for me, the worst part is when you think it's all out there, something new comes out. (That was really driven home to me last year when I saw a lure idea I had dismissed about ten years ago advertised on Angling Fish!)

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Picking a CLOSE to perfect lure

April 30th 2010 01:22
As I've said, probably too many times in this blog, I don't believe there's a perfect lure out there.

Any lure you pick up, especially from major manufacturers, has probably caught a couple of fish at one time or another.

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How to use a popper

April 2nd 2010 00:24
popper lures


Here are some good instructions on using a popper to increase your fishing success.

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The quest for the "perfect" bait

March 21st 2010 01:11
fishing lures
Is there such a thing as the perfect bait? To be honest, I have my doubts. I think many will agree the only perfect bait is what you caught you last lunker with. There are too many variables to consider when calling anything the "perfect" bait. For instance, I whole heartedly believe in simple night crawlers. Yet, you would hardly use them for surf fishing. Additionally, I've seen fish being almost repulsed by crawlers but biting hand over fist on minnows, and vice versa. If the topic is artificial baits, many like a spinner bait but, I've had much better luck with crankbaits.

There's simply so much bait that it's almost impossible to recommend a particular color, size, or even shape as the" best." Just about any bait out there has taken a fish at one time or another. That's one reason I keep my lure selection pretty simple—light for the day/dark at night with a few gold metallic lures for murky water. I've found too many opinions to have a handle on the sound thing in fish but I am convinced scents help your hook up rate.

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Another top water view

March 20th 2010 04:13
Since yesterday's post was about top water baits, I though you may appreciate another take on the same subject.

This is Wade Bourne, an outdoor host here in the States. Like a lot of us, he's focusing on bass since they are so plentiful but his lesson works for all fish that hold next to cover and respond to top water baits.

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Which top water bait to use

March 19th 2010 01:07
Here is professional B.A.S.S. angler Zell Rowland talking about top water baits.

Many in the angling community look at Rowland as the master of the top water.

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How to use a jerk bait

March 12th 2010 01:35
Here's a video describing how to use a jerk bait...


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Stolen tackle on Ebay?????

March 8th 2010 05:15
spinner baits
Although I try to warn people about buying fishing equipment on the Web, it's usually because I don't want them buying a pig-in-a-poke or end up with the wrong thing in their quest to save a buck or two.

I have to admit though, I never thought of the story I read about an enterprising UK man who stole fishing tackle and then sold it on Ebay.

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How to fish with a rubber worm

February 26th 2010 01:25
One of the best artificial baits you can use is also the cheapest--a simple rubber worm.

There are umpteen colors on the market and almost as many ways to rig them!

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How to work with powder paint

January 28th 2010 02:22
After a season or two of banging rocks and scraping the bottom of your favorite fishing hole, it's not unusual for jigs to start looking a little shop worn. However, that can be remedied if you know how to use powder paint.

Powder paint is a "no-muss, no-fuss" way of adding color to you jigs. It has absolutely no odor, is fast drying and gives a professional, high gloss finish to your lures. Once you start working working with powder paint, you'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner.

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New frog on the market

January 24th 2010 02:50
If you're into bass fishing this new frog lure may be right up your alley!


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A look at some more home made lures

December 30th 2009 01:57
Here's a YouTube showing some more home made baits.

I'm not sure if this guy ever gets to fish.

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What's a paddle tail?

December 4th 2009 01:41
Almost anyone who fishes very much has heard of swimbaits. However, take it a bit further and figure out what a paddle tail is.

A quick thinker can usually figure out the meaning. The tail looks pretty much like a paddle as opposed to a straight tail swimbait . Both are pictured on the right to show the difference.

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New lure from Storm

November 10th 2009 02:00
kickin shad
It looks like I'm going to be doing a little shopping and it's not because the Holidays are coming up!

I got an email the other day that said Storm Lures has come out with a new offering that should produce a few bites called the Live Kickin' Shad.

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Gimme a little help, Australia

November 3rd 2009 17:12
This is for all you Aussies out there--I need some fishing help!

A few years ago there was a Australian website devoted to lure design. It had tips and LOTS of pictures of lures people had made.

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What are grubs?

October 23rd 2009 00:59
artificial grubs
Artificial grubs come in a variety of colors and sizes.


vine grub
You may find something like this in your garden.
In nature grubs are the larval stage of beetles. Grubs live beneath the ground and eat the tender roots of your lawn grass. They also make a decent fishing bait. Unfortunately, it's not as easy to find grubs as it is to find worms. Unless you buy live grubs from a bait shop, the easiest thing to do is use artificial grubs and maybe spice them up with a little attractant.

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A way to rig worms

October 9th 2009 01:12
gang hooks
A lot of guys just hook a worm umpteen times and throw it into the water. That may work if a fish homes on the scent but it certainly isn't going to attract anything because of its appearance. In fact, you'll probably end up with what is known as a "worm ball" and have the worm wrapped around the hook three or four times.

There's several pretty neat ways to rig artificial worms but, real worms often tear up under the same circumstances. If you want to use worms, try a set up like in the picture. They allow you to display your worm yet it will hold up to more than one cast.
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The difference between Gulp and Power Bait

October 4th 2009 01:20
Gulp and Power Bait

You may think Berkely's Gulp is just a beefed up version of its Power Bait.

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Tips on frozen bait

September 11th 2009 00:37
surf fishing

Although I've talked about countless lures and offered advice on live bait, I never realized the one thing I haven't mentioned is frozen bait.

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