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Lure & Bait

Lures and baits are essential tools for attracting fish. Choosing the right type depends on the target species, water conditions, and fishing technique.

1. Soft Plastics

  • Worms
    • Versatile, used in Texas Rig, Wacky Rig
    • Finesse presentations, good for bass
  • Creature Baits
    • Mimic crawfish or other prey
    • Effective in cover and structure
  • Swimbaits
    • Realistic fish-like action
    • Used for larger bass or predatory fish
  • Grubs
    • Small, curly tails create vibration
    • Ideal for panfish and finesse fishing

2. Hard Baits

  • Crankbaits
    • Lip creates diving action
    • Good for covering water and enticing reaction strikes
  • Jerkbaits
    • Suspends or walks through water with twitching
    • Mimics injured baitfish
  • Topwater Lures
    • Frogs, poppers, walking baits
    • Surface action creates explosive strikes

3. Bladed Lures

  • Spinnerbaits
    • Flash and vibration attract fish
    • Works well around cover
  • Chatterbaits / Bladed Jigs
    • Combines vibration and swimming action
    • Great for murky water

4. Live Baits

  • Minnows
    • Attractive to bass, crappie, and trout
  • Worms
    • Universal bait, effective for panfish and bass
  • Crawfish
    • Preferred by bass and catfish
  • Leeches
    • Often used for trout and walleye