Seven Types Of Fishing Lures

When we were kids, we have seen fishermen use live worms to catch a fish. Now, artificial baits are being used. Here are the different types of baits and lures.

1. Plug. If you have seen a fisherman attach a fish-like object to the end of his fishing line, then what you have seen is a plug. A plug is a type of lure. It resembles a small fish, which most of the time attracts the larger fish.

We all know how these small fishes fall prey. The plug can float, sink or dive down. It is also created to move in similar manner to that of a small fish. The plugs can wiggle, shake and splash more or less like a real live, small fish. This is done to fool larger fishes into thinking that it is indeed a small fish. And when the bait is taken, you finally have a catch.

2. Spoons. This lure looks like a spoon probably the reason why it is called such. This type of spoon is thin but flashy which is intentionally done in order to attract a fish's attention. The spoon reflects light making it sparkle and flash. At the same time it moves randomly. It more or less resembles a minnow which is another prey for the big fishes.

3. Spinners. This is the type of lure that has propeller like attachments or small blades. These blades rotate around the shaft when you drag the lure through the water. Other than rotating and flashing to attract a fish's attention, this type of bait also makes noise which is another way of attracting fishes. The noise is created when the small blades turn underwater. It looks more like turbine in the real world.

4. Bass worms. From the term itself it is fairly obvious that this type of artificial bait is made to resemble a worm or a lizard. These lures are mostly made out of plastic or rubber. The bass worms are colored and designed to look as realistic as possible. If you are used of using live worms as baits and doesn't know how to use the other types of lures, then you can use this type to serve as your bait.

5. Jig. This is another type of lure and it has two parts, the head and the body. The head is otherwise known as the lead ball and is the part that is often decorated with feathers, strings, artificial eyes and tinsel. When these lures are cast into the water, these tend to bounce or jig. In simpler descriptions, a jig is a hook that is decorated with feathers and other items. To catch a fish's attention, one has to drag the lure to keep it moving and eventually a fish might fall for it.

6. Poppers. Fishes also like to eat bugs. Due to this, some fishermen would use poppers to lure a fish. Poppers are lures that are made to resemble bugs that are floating on the water surface. When the poppers are being tagged along, these make a very distinctive “glub” sound which can attract some types of fishes.

7. Live baits. Live baits can be worms, lizards and other bugs. These baits are natural and can be found anywhere so you have to go and buy them. If you have enough time on your hand, then you can use it gathering these live baits before you go fishing.