| There are hundreds of types of types of fishing | | | | surface and dive when reeled in, while others are |
| lures, with thousands of disparity within each group. | | | | weighted for fishing at deeper levels. Plugs (often |
| But lures are more than just shiny and wobbly | | | | called crankbaits) are very popular with walleye |
| spoons and jigs. There is a real science that goes into | | | | fisherman, pike fisherman and bass fisherman. |
| the making of each one. | | | | Spinners are designed for slow trolling and casting and |
| The concept is the same no matter the design; to | | | | do what their name suggests - they spin. The flash |
| imitate as close to reality a wounded baitfish or prey. | | | | of the lure and the vibrations they emanate can bring |
| The diversity of the ways used to imitate prey over | | | | trout, walleye and a variety of other predator fish |
| the centuries is astounding when you think about it. | | | | from afar. These fishing lures come in a wide variety |
| Flies alone have been around since the end of the | | | | of sizes and colors because they have mass appeal |
| 17th century (however there may be evidence that | | | | with a variety of different species. Spinners typically |
| similar devices were used as early as 200 AD). | | | | have a centralized body with loops at both ends for |
| Here is a high level description of the more common | | | | attaching line and hook. When dragged through the |
| fishing lures and the characteristics that help make | | | | water, a shiny blade spins around the body attracting |
| them successful. | | | | predator fish. |
| Spoons are shaped (as the name suggests) as a | | | | Jigs are particularly effective at catching walleye, |
| spoon Looking at them in your tackle box you not | | | | perch and a variety of fish. Often made of a lead |
| expect them to be overly effective at catching fish. | | | | blob the shape of a small fish head, they have an |
| But when they're in motion in the water, they do an | | | | eye at one end and a hook at the other. Often |
| amazing job imitating a wounded baitfish. A hook | | | | suited with a rubber tail or bait (minnows, leeches and |
| (normally a three-pronged treble) is secured at the | | | | night crawlers are the most common) the jig is a |
| bottom and the weight of the lure makes it ideal for | | | | favorite fishing lure for many anglers. |
| casting and trolling. Spoons are especially effective on | | | | Whether made of metal, plastic or the most exotic |
| northern pike, a variety of trout and bass. | | | | material around (any you can imagine has been tried), |
| Plugs and Crankbaits are often shaped like minnows | | | | lures are the business to catch fish, period. Match the |
| and can sport hooks at the front, middle and end of | | | | right lure to the body of water you are fishing, and |
| the body (depending on the length). They may be | | | | you will have a day full of lasting memories. |
| anywhere from an inch to eight inches long and do a | | | | Thanks for reading. |
| masterful job of imitating a distressed fish. There are | | | | Good fishing. |
| a wide variety of plugs; some of them float on the | | | | |