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February 9th 2012 01:45
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Everyone wants the "best" lure in their tackle box. But, is there truly a best lure?

When it comes to the "best" lure, you have to consider the species of fish, weather, time of year, time of day...you get the idea.

Personally, I've come to the conclusion that are NO best lures--just ones that usually work.


Here's a list I ran across the other day to make things a bit more confusing. Remember, any time you see a list like this, it's the writer's opinion. So, sit back, get your glasses if you need them, and read something that will add to the confusion.





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


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Lures for winter fishing

January 31st 2012 01:02
winter fishing

Although we’ve been fortunate around here and haven’t had that much snow, early winter can be a real disappointment or it can be some of the most exciting fishing of your life.

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Making a case for the Husky Jerk

July 27th 2011 01:49
Since this guy talked jerk baits in general, I thought it might be apropos to have a vid of him espousing the virtues of the Rapala Husky Jerk.


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How to fish in winter

January 31st 2011 02:51
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Around here, we’re in the middle of winter. We’ve had some really cold weather and some weather that’s not so bad. Readers on the Web can be anywhere so that creates different conditions depending upon where you are.

If it gets cold where you live, this post can help your winter fishing. If you don’t worry about ice and snow…well…there’s always the next post.

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How to use jerk baits

October 31st 2010 06:57
Here's a pretty good video I found with instructions on how to use jerk baits.....

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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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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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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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Can you use sardines for fish bait

July 11th 2009 19:29
sardines

The other day someone hit me up with the idea of using sardines for catfish bait.

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Big Lures=Big Fish

May 8th 2009 02:10
It's a gimme in the angling world--big lures=big fish.

If you don't believe it, here's a clip from YouTube telling you all about it.

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PIcking a lure

May 6th 2009 00:37
Fishing lures

There are several factors that contribute to a lure's success. One of the most frequently asked question about fishing is probably "What lure should I use?" If you'd ask a dozen different anglers what they think is the best lure around, you'd probably end up with 12 different answers and each angler would have a pretty decent argument for their answer.

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Check out Dynamite Baits

April 23rd 2009 00:44
When it comes to angling, there are some companies that have a world wide market such as Shimano, Rapala, or Berkley. And yet, there are other companies who are VERY good (you may even say "authorities in their field") and yet, they haven't broken into that international league.

Dynamite Bait Logo
One such company is Great Britain's Dynamite Baits. Although you're probably not going to need to know where to purchase Dynamite Baits, you may want to check out their web page to familiarize yourself with anglers from other countries as well as learn about carp or coarse fishing which is a term you'll find in Britain when angling for freshwater quarry other than usual game fish is in order. Pike or catfish anglers will even find something to read so, there's a little bit of something to look at no matter what part of the world you call home.

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How to hook a minnow

March 27th 2009 01:25
One of the best live baits you can use is live minnows.

The exact size of a minnow is going to vary according to the kind of fish you are stalking.

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Picking lure colors

February 6th 2009 00:42
I've talked about this before and I'll probably mention it again because anyone new to fishing lures is going to be overwhelmed at the selection of lures they'll find.

When it comes to lure color, I subscribe to the KISS theory--Keep It Simple Stupid. The first time someone told me that, it made me mad but, I never forgot it. In a nutshell it means this--Bright days=bright lures. Dark days=dark lures. If the sun is shining or the water is clear, use a light lure. On cloudy days or if the sun is going down or the water is murky, break out the darker stuff.

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How to use a popper

January 9th 2009 01:52
Poppers are another lure that is fairly easy to use. Cast out, let it settle, reel in a little, let it set again and pull a little more and keep on doing that until you reel it in all the way.

Here's a quick video illustrating the technique.

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Rigging a tube

December 26th 2008 04:14
Here's a video from YouTube showing how to rig a tube bait.


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