Gerry Bowles Freshwater Fishing

Crank Bait Lure

Choosing the Right Fishing Lure

Fishing lures are available in a various shapes, sizes, colors, and types. Each fishing lure is designed to behave differently in the water, depending on the kind of fish that it is meant to catch. Certain kinds of lures displace water as they are cast along the water; others, move freely in the water. Then again, some fishing lures are designed to slowly sink beneath the surface of the water with minimum horizontal movement. Fishing lures may be painted in bright or muted colors and may even contain added attractants such as smell or luminosity. Since different fish are attracted to different things, for instance, some like color and others motion, lures are crafted to attract all kinds of fish. As a result, there are many kinds of lures available in the market, and each is meant for a different purpose.

Deciding factors

The right kind of fishing lure, thus, will depend on your chosen kind of fishing. As you gain expertise you will be able to judge for yourself the effectiveness of fishing lures and determine which models suit you best. Several factors such as weather, water temperature, and water clarity dictate the kind of lure one should use as well as the color selection.

Skill-based selection

The most easy to use fishing lures are jigs, and thus, they are ideal for beginners. Jigs are suited to catch almost any fish, and if you're fresh of the block, starting at a farm pond is perhaps the best place to learn. Other lures that are good for beginners are crank baits and spinner baits; this is because all you need to do is simply cast the line and retrieve. If you're looking to catch aggressive fish, spinner baits are considered extremely effective. Crank baits, on the other hand, work well on almost any fish. Plastic baits require a certain amount of skill, and are not recommended for beginners.

Fish-based selection

Selecting a lure depends not only on skill but also on the kind of fish you intend to catch. For bass, shorter chunkier lures are far better than the longer ones. Also, bright colors are a good choice, particularly in murky water. Conversely, bluefish prefer spoons; mirror lures or those colored silver are also effective. If you're lucky, you might catch a trout with a spoon. If you're looking catch some walleyes, spinners are perhaps most adept.

Colors

The color of a fishing lure is extremely important when fishing; this is because certain fish are attracted only to certain colors. Also, water and weather will often determine the color of your lure.

For instance, it is advisable to stick with bright colors on bright sunny days and dark colors for cloudy skies. For murky water, opt for orange, red, pink, and white colored lures, while for clear water nickel, brass, blue, black, green, and purple are most suited.

The right fishing lure can spell the difference between a good catch and a poor one. For more information fishing lures visit http://www.seaisletackle.com and make an informed decision.

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Fishing Lures
Sea Isle Tackle has been proudly serving the saltwater fishing community for over 45 years. Since opening day in 1962, we have dedicated ourself to providing the finest fishing tackle and Shimano Reels the industry has to offer. Sea Isle Tackle has a great selection of
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7cm Fishing Lure Crank Bait Topwater Poppers $5.49 Features:7cm Fishing Lure Crank Bait Topwater PoppersFishing Crank Bait with real-like fish and 2 triple hooksFishing Lure is made of plastic and stainless steel hooks with sound bells stuffed which can grib the attention of big fishes when it is movingIt has a super highly reflective color paint which attract fish7cm Crank Bait is an excellent choice for freshwater and saltwater fishingLength: 7cmColor: picture showWeight: 18gCaution: Avoiding hurt by the gadget's sharp hook, please handle it with carePackage: 1 x Topwater Fishig Poppers

4.5cm Mini Fishing Lure Crank Bait Topwater Poppers $1.2 Features:4.5cm Mini Fishing Lure Crank Bait Topwater PoppersMini Crank Bait with real-like fish and 2 triple hooks4.5cm Lure Bait is made of plastic and stainless steel hooks with sound bells stuffed which can grib the attention of big fishes when it is movingTopwater Fishing Lure is an excellent choice for freshwater and saltwater fishingLength: 4.5cmColor: silvery and redWeight: 13gPackage:1 x Poppers BaitCaution:Avoiding hurt by the gadget's sharp hook, please handle it with care

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Fishing Lure Hard Bait Crank VIB Minnow (10-Piece Pack) $15.99 HighlightsHard fishing lure PackEnvironmental protection Good emulation Attractive bright color for fish Perfect imitation of live bait, great for fishingType: Artificial Bait 10 pieces packed with a transparent plastic boxBox Size: 17.7CMx15.5CMx3.5CMSpecificationsMaterial: Hard PlasticWeight Approx: 210gSize Approx: 6 x 2 x 2 cmPackage Contents10 Fishing Lure

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Fishing Lure MINNOW 60MM 6G Hard Bait (5 Piece Pack) $6.99 Color: Blue,Green,Red,Pink,YellowMaterial: Hard PlasticFeatures:Hard crank fishing lure Environmental protection Good emulation Attractive bright color for fish Perfect imitation of live bait, great for fishingType: Artificial Bait Length:60mmWeight:3gAction:Suspension(Swimming in the lower layer)Depth:1m-2mHook:VMC(2 pieces 8# hook)5 pieces packed with a transparent plastic box

Crank Fishing Lure 50MM 5G 8# (5 piece pack) $7.99 Color: Blue,Green,Red,Pink,YellowMaterial: Hard PlasticFeatures:Hard crank fishing lure Environmental protection Good emulation Attractive bright color for fish Perfect imitation of live bait, great for fishing3D eyes Type: Artificial Bait Length:50mmWeight:5gAction:Float and sinkingDepth:0m-0.5mHook:VMC(2 pieces 8# hook)5 pieces packed with a transparent plastic box

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Soft Fishing Lure Octopus lure 4.5 inch Soft Fishing Bait $9.98 Soft Fishing Lure Octopus lure 4.5 inch Soft Fishing Bait

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Soft Silicone Lure Bait for Fishing Camps $7.49 Description: Special design Soft Lure Bait must need for your fishing trip. Silicone Lure Bait adopts silicone material and is durable to use. Soft Lure Bait: hang them up to fishing hook and the vivid activity in water will attract the fish. Soft and lightweight design, grab the attention of fish Lure Bait for fishing lovers and fishing camps Size: 1 inch long Weight: 11g Package: a bag of Soft Lure Bait

Octopus Silicone Lure Bait for Fishing 5 pcs $7.49 Description: Octopus Silicone Lure Bait for Fishing 5 pcs Silicone Lure Bait adopts silicone material and green octopus shape Green Octopus Bait: hang them up to fishing hook and they will vivid in water Soft and lightweight design, grab the attention of fish Silicone Lure Bait with green color Size: 3 3/4 x 1/2 inch Weight: 11.1g Package: 5 x Green Fishing Lure Bait

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Creek Rivulet Fishing Glowing Shrimp lure Bait $7.49 Description:Creek Rivulet Fishing Glowing Shrimp lure BaitGlowing Lure Bait with multi-colored design, with a metal piece which can down the waterShrimp Lure Bait with glowing multicolored skin design, grab the attention of fishSurely a nice Creek Lure Bait for any collectionThis is a top water Lure BaitIt with hooks designSize: 4 x 7/8 inchColor: picture showweight: 23.2gPackage:1 x Rivulet Fishing Bait

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Fishing Fish Lure Bait w. Hook for Octopus $7.49 Description: Fishing Fish Lure Bait w. Hook for Octopus. The Fish Lure Bait is made of soft plastic and shaped like a fish. The Lure Bait w. Hook has two triple hooks and a loop at the front lure. Moving randomly and grab the attention of fish. Octopus Fish Lure for grab the attention of octopus. Size: 3 1/8 x 1 x 3/4 inch( L*W*H ) Fishing Sharp Hooks size: 7/8 inch Weight: 20.4g Package: 1 x Fishing Lure

Silicone Skin Vividly Crab Lure Fishing Bait $4.2 Description:Silicone Skin Vividly Crab Lure Fishing Bait.Vividly Crab Fishing Lure adopts silicone skin material and clear shape.These vividly silicone fishing lure bait with fishy smell.Fishing Silicone Bait: hang them up to fishing hook and they will vivid in water.Soft and lightweight design, grab the attention of fish.Vividly Fishing Lure Bait for fishing lovers and fishing camps.Each size: 3.5" x 2.25"(l*w)Color: as picture showWeight: 15gPackage:1 x Fishing Crab Lure

FISHING LURE BAIT TACKLE HOOK Minnow Luminous 1150mm $14.73 FISHING LURE BAIT TACKLE HOOK Minnow Luminous 150mm

Pack of Silicone Shrimp Fishing Lure Bait Orange $7.49 Description: Pack of Silicone Shrimp Fishing Lure Bait Orange. Orange Lure Bait adopts silicone material and shrimp shape. Pack of Silicone Lure is small and with orange color, easy to grab the attention of fish. Shrimp Fishing Lure: hang them up to fishing hook and they will vivid in water. Soft and flexible design, grab the attention of fish. Orange Silicone Bait with orange color. Size: 1 1/4 inch Weight: 15.8g

Clear Silicone Soft Lure Bait for Fishing Camps $7.49 Description:Clear Silicone Soft Lure Bait for Fishing CampsSilicone Fishing Lure adopts silicone material and clear shapeFishing Camps Bait: hang them up to fishing hook and they will vivid in waterSoft and lightweight design, grab the attention of fishClear Lure Bait for fishing lovers and fishing campsSize: 2 1/4 inch longWeight: 14.8gPackage:a bag of Soft Fishing Lure

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CRANK Fishing Lure 45MM 7G Water Surface 1M $4.99 Color: Yellow, Blue, Green, RedMaterial: Hard PlasticFeatures: Environmental protection Good emulation Attractive bright color for fish Type: Artificial Bait Depth: Water SurfaceDepth: 1MHook: VMCLength: 45mmWeight: 7g

Fishing Lure MINNOW-115MM 23G Hard Bait $4.19 HighlightsHard MINNOW lure Environmental protection Good emulation Attractive bright color for fish Perfect imitation of live bait, great for fishingType: Artificial Bait Length:115mmWeight:23gAction: SuspensionDepth: Sinking 0m-2mHook:VMCSpecificationsMaterial: ABSWeight Approx: 23gSize Approx: 11.5 x 2.1 x 2 cmPackage Contents1 Fishing Lure

Fishing Lure MINNOW-95MM 14G Hard Bait $3.39 HighlightsHard MINNOW lure Environmental protection Good emulation Attractive bright color for fish Perfect imitation of live bait, great for fishingType: Artificial Bait Length:95mmWeight:14gAction: SuspensionDepth:0m-2mHook:VMCSpecificationsMaterial: ABSWeight Approx: 14gSize Approx: 9.5 x 2 x 2 cmPackage Contents1 Fishing Lure

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Fishing Lure MINNOW-70MM 6G Hard Bait $4.89 HighlightsHard MINNOW lure Environmental protection Good emulation Attractive bright color for fish Perfect imitation of live bait, great for fishingType: Artificial Bait Length:70mmWeight:6gAction: SuspensionDepth:0m-1.5mHook:VMCSpecificationsMaterial: ABSWeight Approx: 70gSize Approx: 7 x 2 x 2 cmPackage Contents1 Fishing Lure

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Saltwater Fishing Vividly Soft Silicone Lure Bait $7.49 Description:Saltwater Fishing Vividly Soft Silicone Lure Bait.Fishing Lure Bait adopts silicone material and clear shape.Saltwater Fishing Lure hang them up to fishing hook and they will vivid in water.Soft and lightweight design, grab the attention of fish.Silicone Fishing Bait for fishing lovers and fishing camps.Size: 3 1/4 x 11/16 inchColor: picture showWeight: 28gPackage:a bag of Soft Fishing Lure

Six Compartments Fishing Lure Bait Tackle Box $7.49 Description:Six Compartments Fishing Lure Bait Tackle Box Two Side Style.A great way to store the fish lure, bait and small tackle!This Six Compartments Lure Box is perfect for staying organized and keeping your tackle and lures neatly stored away.Stylish two side design with easily open lid, this Fishing Lure Bait box oranized for storing fishing hooks or lure bait.Lockable design, protects your fishing bait perfectly.This Fishing Tackle Box is made of durable plastic material.Size of this box: 10.6 x 8.3 x 3.1cm ( LWH )Each compartment: 10.6 x 2.5cm ( LW )Color: picture showWeight: 74gPackage:Two side Lure Box x 1

Lifelike Octopus Soft Silicone Fishing Bait Lure $4.2 Description:Octopus Design Light Weight Soft Silicone Fishing Bait Lure.This Fishing Bait is made of silicone material and finished by good work.In the shape of octopus and very lifelike, the Fishing Lure will attract more to bite your fish hook.Soft, lightweight and glittering body, easily grab the attention of fish and convenient to use.Vivid and practical, the Soft Fishing Lure is a good help for your fishing.Size of the Silicone Fishing Bait: ~5.6" x 0.4" (L*D)Weight: 5gPackage include:1 x Fishing Lure Bait

Saltwater Fishing Lure Bait Sharp Tackle Hooks $7.49 Description:Saltwater Fishing Real-like Lure Bait Sharp Tackle HooksReal-like Lure Bait is a kind of special bait which with beads in it, its ringing into water draws the attention of fishesSharp Tackle Hooks is surely nice and old piece lure bait for any fishing collectionThis real-life shape lure bait is suitable for top water fishing activitiesIt is made of durable materialSensitive And balanced actionStrong And sharp nickel VMC hookColor: picture showSize: 11.5 x 2.6cmWeight: 35gPackage: 1 x Saltwater Fishing BaitCaution:The hook is extremely sharp. Please handle with carePlease keep out of children's reachPlease keep out of high temperature, humidity place and the sun, causing deformation or cracking

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Fishing Lure VIB Fishing Bait 10G 60MM Hard Bait $3.99 Color: Army GreenMaterial: Hard Plastic(ABS)Features:Hard fishing lure simulation baitEnvironmental protection Good emulation Attractive bright color for fish Perfect imitation of live bait, great for fishingType: Artificial Bait Length:60mmWeight:9gAction:SuspensionDepth:0.5m-2mHook:VMC(with 2 piece 6# hook)