Archive for the ‘Fishing Lures’ Category

New Fishing Lures

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

Among the most relaxing sports or hobbies we can think of, fishing is certainly one of the first to come to mind, particularly since there are only very few that have a lucrative dimension to them. Unless you go fishing solely for relaxation, to have a reason to get out in the open, when the result has no importance whatsoever, you are going to need good equipment, lures and the know how for fishing. Otherwise you will be at the hand of fortune and chance. If you really want to see your prey out of the water and into your pot, turned into some delicious courses, to please your senses and those of your family and friends, then you will surely want to use what


Pike Fishing Lures

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

Pike is a fish that lives in northern regions of each continent as it prefers colder waters. The maximum length one such fish can reach is 1.83 meters and its weight can go up to 35 kilograms. Many people who are taking fishing as a sport know that some pike fishing lures and other items of equipment are necessary for catch. But before concerning about what lures and accessories to use, it is good to find out about the eating habits specific to the species.

Usually lures and baits are inspired from the diet that each species of fish survives on. Pike loves shoal fish and may sometimes even eat one of their own, regularly the ones that are smaller in size. They also love insects and amphibians and would not say no to mice or moles or even ducklings if they are really hungry.

As for pike fishing lures, they split into four main groups, spoons, spinner baits, swim baits and live fish. The first category, spoons, are very appealing for pike because of their chaotic nature and their trebling motion. Such lures are also preferred by anglers because they can hook up the fish better than with other lures.

The second type of pike fishing lures, spinner baits, are also very simple to use and widely used by hobbyists. However it is recommended that one should use the bigger size of this kind of lure because otherwise pike might not bite. More experienced fishermen advise for a trailer hook to be attached so that fish may get indeed caught even if the bite is shorter.

The third type of pike fishing lures is represented by the swim baits. These are made of plastic and they carry one disadvantage: when one fish bites you need to change the lure with a new one because it gets torn apart.

Last but not least, anglers can use live fish as pike fishing lures. Depending on the type of pike one intends to catch, any of the food sources mentioned above are a good choice for lure, especially minnows that work pretty well with smaller pike.

Among the many piece of equipment and accessories that an angler needs for a fishing vacation, pike fishing lures are quite various and may pose difficulty in choosing. That is why, if you are not a connoisseur, before actually buying the lures for pike it is important that you talk to a more experienced angler from the area to get some tips about both the fish and the type of food it prefers.


Bass Fishing Lures

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

Fishing is one of the most relaxing hobbies people practice. Besides relaxation there is also the joy of actually catching the fish and then enjoying a meal prepared with what you provided yourself


Saltwater Fishing Lures

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

Do you like fishing? Is fishing one of the hobbies that helps you relax and also brings you the satisfaction of actually materially acquiring something? If so, whether it is saltwater or fresh water fishing you prefer, you should always be prepared to do it properly in order to also catch fish. In the following lines we are going to deal with the best saltwater fishing lures and how you can choose them. The purpose of the lures is to resemble prey for the fish you intend to catch. All types of fishing lures, and there are many of them, are designed to look like dying fish and fast moving fish, thus attracting the predators


Salt Water Fishing Lures

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

One of the most relaxing and popular hobbies that people have is fishing. People go fishing at different times of the year and in various places


Fishing Bait Lures

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

Is fishing a sport with its own principles and knowledge? Well, fishing involves first of all having the right equipment. This is called tackle and it normally includes various types of fishing bait lures in addition to the rod, the line, the reel, the hook and many more. In case lures are foreign language to you, well, it would probably be interesting to learn that there are at least ten types of lures that make fishing more efficient.

Surface fishing bait lures are but one of the many types you can find in a tackle shop. It is recommended that they are used in waters that have weeds as they would not dive as the heavier ones do and thus will not get caught up in plants. They are really appealing to many fishermen because they make the fish reach the surface in order to bite and it is quite a show for those who love studying fish and their behavior. Another type of fishing bait lures are the spoons made of metal and called as such because of their wobbling motion when they are pulled back by the fishermen.

The next class of fishing bait lures is represented that owe the name to their rotating blade that sends off light to the fish deeper in the waters and tricks them into believing that the light is reflected from the scales of other fish they may prey on. Jerk baits are much simpler in construction than the previous ones and do not provide any wobbling or spinning whatsoever. However, they allow the fishermen to maneuver them with jerky movements and imitate the swimming motion of fish.

Next on the list come soft baits, a category of fishing bait lures made of soft rubber and shaped into the form of a worm or frog. Of course standard lures are also to be mentioned here since they are pretty much associated with casting lines in fresh waters to catch light fish. These standard lures are either light and intended for lightweight fish or heavy, and designed for heavy weight fish such as bass or walleye.

In addition to the types of fishing bait lures mentioned above, there are also floating divers, jigs, diamond lures and many more. Choosing the right one to fit your needs and match the type of fish you want to catch and the water it actually lives in is not quite easy. Research and experience have a great deal to say when it actually comes to selecting the right equipment and accessories for fishing.


Salmon Fishing Lures

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

Fishing is a wonderful activity that people love because of the relaxation and the peace of mind it brings. If you would like to treat yourself with a good fish meal that you supplied for yourself, the fishing equipment will become your best friend. The fishing lures are very important in ensuring the success of your fishing trip. In order to make sure you select the most appropriate lures you have to consider a number of influencing elements. In this article the focus will be placed on the


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Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

Moreover {it is important that the jig be sized in such a manner that fish can actually catch it and that it may stay at the bottom of the water. In case the person fishing will choose to use a jig that is too small taking into account only that it needs to be bitten by the fish, the result will be that the jig will rise towards the surface because of the lightweight.

On the other hand, if the walleye fishing lures are sized too big then fish will ignore them and they will not bite. The ones that are most fit for walleye are the ones both heavy and small, and such features are closely connected with the type of material lures are made of.

In case you do not know exactly what walleye fishing lures to choose, it is best to ask for assistance in a tackle shop. Another option is to continue your research on the Internet and get as many details as possible about walleye fishing lures and their alternatives.


Heddon Fishing Lures

Monday, June 8th, 2009

Heddon fishing lures go back to the 1890s when James Heddon was the one to invent the first artificial lures made of wood at that time. In the first decade of the next century, the Heddon Company was formed and the first Heddon fishing lures were made by hand. At first all the accessories were manufactured in small workshops and there were no stores to sell them extensively. During the next decade, the company found distributors in Canada and by 1950 Heddon fishing lures had become quite popular.

The facilities produced around 12,000 per day, which is quite impressive given the technology. The year 1932 marked the appearance of the first plastic Heddon fishing lures. Back in those days plastic was of not too high quality that is why the lures would not resist for a long time and underwent decay after a while. However, since then, Heddon fishing lures have become even more known and pretty widely appreciated.

Nowadays, antique fishing lures are very much sought after especially if they are branded Heddon. Some of the antique models and series of Heddon fishing lures that are really looked for by connoisseurs include the 1898 Heddon frog, the 1907 Artistic Monnow, the 1910 Woodpecker 1001, the 1920 Midget Crab Wiggler, the 1923 Walton Feather tail, the Salt Water Special 500, the 1939 through 1949 Laguna Runt 10 and many, many more.

There is even a museum opened on the Heddon Factory premises that welcomes anyone interested to learn more about the history of Heddon fishing lures. The factory was and is in Dowagiac, Michigan where the family used to live. The museum indeed presents many models and series of Heddon fishing lures and, in addition, it enhances the history meant to be preserved in Dowagiac. The history of the Heddon family is also recorded and presented in this museum together with the Heddon fishing lures and the other equipment pieces such as ski poles, violin bows, box kites, radio antennae, club shafts and whatever else the family business took to in later years.

Heddon fishing lures are some of the antique small items that may cost quite a lot. Nowadays there are pretty many collectors who are willing to pay great amounts of money in order to increase their collection. Museums that take to preserving and displaying fishing tackle are also interested in Heddon fishing lures as they are key evidence of how the tackle industry developed throughout the 20th century.


Storm Fishing Lures

Monday, June 8th, 2009

Storm fishing lures are some of the lures and baits that fishermen and anglers choose for a more successful fishing expedition. As a brand, Storm is pretty widely known, not to mention that their online shop and Internet promotions make the brand even more popular. As far as the Storm fishing lures are concerned, the company advertises them as ingenious because of the high efficiency they bring. It is commonly said that one needs to read the mind of a fish in order to know exactly what kind of lure is necessary to make the fish bite.

The types of Storm fishing lures you can purchase online shop split into three main categories. The first one is called hard lures and it includes many models such as the Big Bass, the Deep Thunder, the Hot


Antique Fishing Lures

Monday, June 8th, 2009

Antique fishing lures sound like something taken out of a dusted box or like the primitive rods and hooks used by our fishermen forfathers. Yet, some people collect antique fishing lures and even use them from time to time. There is a difference between new lures which are designed to look sleek and reminiscent of the live bait and older ones which do not have this particular appearance. Actually, stiffness best describes antique fishing lures. They also try to replicate a partial look of the insects used in fishing.

There are interesting stories to tell about some of the antique fishing lures you use or collect. Normally, classic lures will work for almost any type of fish, with some exceptions due to variation, species and habitat. Information is pretty scarce on older fishing lures, because the new models are in the spot light at present.

Many stores still provide antique fishing lures although you may not find them precisely under this very name. Auction houses and some Internet sites may be the right places to visit for such acquisitions. These places usually have different varieties of fishing lures in stock and the prices they ask for are also different from one source to another depending on certain factors. Sometimes you have the chance to find these old lures in modern specialized shops, too. You can also get the information about the places where such lures can be bought from other hobbists.

If you search the Internet for antique fishing lures, you will also be able to find, some kind of information on the history of fishing, on the first gear manufacturers and their tradition as well as many other things worthy of consideration. You can also find books and guides, collectors’ information as well as specialized publications such as fishing magazines.

There is the category of collectors for whom the historical value of the antique fishing lures is what matters the most despite their high prices. These lures are the ones that have been carefully put to rest for far more than eighty years in mature collections and are just now seeing the light of day. These lures are really expensive, somewhere in the area of $1,000 to $5,000. People who buy them belong to a distinct group of collectors of about 300 to 500 members at present. From time to time other collectors try to step into this group but they cannot be considered buyers at the first level.


Trout Fishing Lures

Monday, June 8th, 2009

Many people like going fishing for different reasons. Some just take up this hobby for relaxation whereas others do it also for the entertainment and joy of actually catching fish. In the case of the latter group for whom the result is also important, the fishermen will probably want the right fishing equipment to ensure the success of their enterprise.

It is true and proved in time by the testimonies of thousands of expert fishermen that the equipment varies depending on a wide variety of factors, among which the fish species is an important one. Thus, in the case of trout fishing, because trout is what we are going to discuss, you will need typical tackle and certain types of lures. Even within fishing for this species of fish, it is important to carefully consider the kind of trout fishing lures you will use, as the lures are also specially designed for certain types of trout.

If we think of the rainbow trout that many like to go for, we will see that there are various trout fishing lures designed for the different types of fishing, and considering when and where the activity will take place. Thus, most of the rainbow trout fishing lures can be divided into four groups as follows: trout bait, trout jigs, trout spinners and trout flies.

To begin with, we will discuss the bait group of trout fishing lures. Trout bait ranges from live bait


Rapala Fishing Lures

Monday, June 8th, 2009

There are numerous manufacturers of fishing equipment, and they produce everything you can think of in the branch from rods and hooks to fishing lures. Among the oldest companies in this business there are Heddon and Rapala. But before talking about Rapala fishing lures, maybe we should first see a little of its history. The company started the lures production some 60 years ago. The products are clearly crafted from experience and the company’s track record and current unique distribution network, brand portfolio and manufacturing brand gives it a great position for further growth.

Rapala fishing lures came from Finland, originally. Lauri Rapala, the one who founded the business, was born in Finland in 1905 in a poor family, later in life making a buck by working on farms and fishing. As the saying goes ‘Necessity is the mother of invention’, so did Rapala decide to improve his fishing productivity, by developing a better lure. In 1936 Lauri Rapala finally created a carved rough-looking lure which would produce an off-center and entice wobbling action. This initial model is still the basis for a lot of the Rapala fishing lures.

Lauri Rapala


Freshwater Fishing Lures

Monday, June 8th, 2009

It so happens today that when asking a large number of men about their hobby they would answer with fishing. Going fishing has turned out to be something that is very relaxing when wanting to get away from it all, when city life has almost brought you to your wit


Old Fishing Lures

Sunday, June 7th, 2009

There are people who like buying old fishing lures of around $5 per piece that you can buy on eBay. There are also passionate collectors who are actually after the really old lures that have not seen the light of day for something like 80 years and more, and which have been kept in special recipients for this particular purpose. The latter group


Walleye Fishing Lures

Sunday, June 7th, 2009

Fishing has swept many nature loving people off their feet simply because it offers them a chance to sit by a body of water and listen to the silence of nature while holding a fishing rod and waiting for the fish to bite. Many such amateur fishermen have taken to catching walleye which implies that you know a few things about this occupation. Amateur anglers often need to do a bit of research on walleye fishing lures in order to know what to use for the most successful of results.

Walleye fishing lures fall into different categories. The most common one used worldwide is the jig that helps you fish towards the bottom of the lake or river. As most literature on fish indicates, walleye usually spend most of their time at the bottom of the bodies of water because they can’t face intense light. Most anglers believe that walleye come towards the surface of the water to eat when it is cloudy or when there is less illumination because they are afraid of light.

But doing a bit of research on walleye and walleye fishing lures|On a more careful research, one may discover that there is another reason why these fish come to the surface only occasionally. They are predators that want to have an advantage over their prey and since they can see better in less light they will of course start out for food when they consider they can be in control; and that happens either on days with less sunshine or at dusk or dawn.

Another piece of advice concerning walleye fishing lures is for anglers to use crankbait in combination with the jig. Moreover it is important that the jig be sized in such a manner that fish can actually catch it and that it may stay at the bottom of the water. In case the person fishing will choose to use a jig that is too small taking into account only that it needs to be bitten by the fish, the result will be that the jig will rise towards the surface because of the lightweight.

On the other hand, if the walleye fishing lures are sized too big then fish will ignore them and they will not bite. The ones that are most fit for walleye are the ones both heavy and small, and such features are closely connected with the type of material lures are made of.

In case you do not know exactly what walleye fishing lures to choose, it is best to ask for assistance in a tackle shop. Another option is to continue your research on the Internet and get as many details as possible about walleye fishing lures and their alternatives.