How to fish with a lure?
Lure fishing is a relatively affordable form of fishing. This means that you can have a good time even without being a great specialist. To do it right, however, it will be necessary to apply certain principles for successful lure fishing.
Choosing the right lures to use
There are several details that one can choose from when it comes to the lures to use in lure fishing. The type of lure itself is one of the first details you can choose, and you can decide between flexible, hard or jigs. The so-called flexible lures are the most commonly used because they are the most practical, especially as they can be easily reused when you go fishing.
The next thing to consider is the right choice of lures. The type of fish you want to catch is a good basis for deciding which set of lures to buy. There are many parameters to decide on, such as size, appearance, level of realism, etc.
Deciding on a specific rig
In the field of lure fishing, the term “rig” is used to describe the way in which a lure is placed on the hook. Depending on the configuration you choose, you can get a specific result. When setting up the lure, it is necessary to take into account some specific elements.
These include the lure, the hook, the ballast, but also the rod line. It is possible to make specific choices about how to fit these elements together. Depending on the size you decide to use, you will end up with a certain result.
The importance of weight
The hook may or may not be accompanied by a ballast in the form of a lead head. The weight of this element in lure fishing is referred to as weighting. The heavier the weight, the deeper the hook and lure will go.
Usually the weight is kept at a low level. You can adjust it according to your fishing needs. When the rig does not include a weight, the whole thing will generally stay on the surface, and this is a practice that will work well in some situations.
Adapting to the needs of the fish
The most decisive element in the design of your fishing tackle is the fish itself. In lure fishing, most of the effort will be put into ensuring that the fish can be easily caught.
In order for your lure to work well on the fish, you need to make sure that you are well informed about the fish and its habits. Some techniques will be more effective than others, and it is up to you to adapt accordingly. It is also the fish that will tell you whether it is better to use a certain lure or another if you want to be successful.