Fishing lures are objects placed on the fishing line and used to attract fish when going fishing. Fishing lure is used instead of bait, such as smaller fish, worms or other animals. This page takes you through the steps of how to choose the right kind of fishing lure.

Fishing lures are objects placed on the fishing line and used to attract fish when going fishing. Fishing lure is used instead of bait, such as smaller fish, worms or other animals. This page takes you through the steps of how to choose the right kind of fishing lure.

• Fishing lures are used to attract fish when going fishing. There are several reasons to use fishing lures instead of bait. They are considered more environmentally friendly because they don't interfere in the nature's ecosystem if accidentally released into the water.

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• There are many different versions of fishing lure. Some, but not all, are designed to look like fish in appearance.

1. Plastic worms are sometimes used in replacement of real worms. They are attached to a hook.
2. Jigs are hooks with a heavy head. The hook is sometimes covered by a soft body.
3. Crankbaits and plugs are designed to look like baits such as small fish. Crankbaits are used under the surface of the water, while plugs are on the surface and minic frogs or other animals.
4. Spoons look similar to a teaspoon without a shaft, and are designed to look like bait fish.
5. Spinners also mimic the appearance of bait fish.They have a small propeller that spins, mimicking the movement of a small fish.
6. Artificial flies are designed to look like fish pray and are used when fly fishing.

• Artificial flies are specifically designed for fly fishing, a fishing method to catch specific fish such as salmon and trout. If you are not fly fishing, which type of fishing lure you should choose will depend on several factors.

1. What type of fish are you trying to catch? Different types of fish will be more or less attracted to certain types of lure
2. If you do not have a particular fish in mind, find out which fish is most commonly caught in the water where you are fishing and use a lure appropriate for that fish.
3. What season is it? Lure should mimic baits common in the water at the time.
4. What technique are you using? The type of lure will also depend on the technique you are planning to use. Some lures requires a lot of manual moving of the fishing rod.
5. Also consider the degree of difficult of the lure. Some are harder to pull up than others after you catch a fish.

• If you are choosing to use lure instead of live bait when going fishing, you will have several options to choose from. Learn the difference between the common types of lures and make sure to consider factors such as season, the type of the fish you want to catch and what technique you are using to catch it.

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• Introduction
• Step 1: Types of Fishing Lures
• Step 2: What Type to Use
• Conclusion