Advanced Lure Selection and Physics, Choosing Lures Based on Water Temperature

The Science Behind the Strike: Advanced Lure Selection and Physics

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29
Oct

The Science Behind the Strike: Advanced Lure Selection and Physics Most anglers fish by feel and intuition, relying on what worked last time or what the guy at the tackle shop recommended. There’s nothing wrong with this approach—it catches fish. But understanding the science behind why lures work—the physics of their movement, the biology of […]

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Fishing Lures: Understanding the Basics

A Beginner’s Guide to Fishing Lures: Understanding the Basics

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28
Oct

A Beginner’s Guide to Fishing Lures: Understanding the Basics Walking into a tackle shop for the first time can be overwhelming. Walls of colorful lures in every imaginable shape, size, and design stare back at you, each promising to be the “secret weapon” that’ll help you catch more fish. But here’s the truth: you don’t […]

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Matching the Hatch: Ecological Intelligence

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28
Oct

Matching the Hatch: Ecological Intelligence “Matching the hatch” is borrowed from fly fishing, but the concept applies to all lure fishing. It means presenting a lure that resembles—in size, color, silhouette, and behavior—what fish are actively feeding on. Understanding Forage Bases Every body of water has a primary forage base—the most abundant food source that […]

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The Essential Tackle Box

The Essential Tackle Box: 10 Lures Every Angler Needs

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28
Oct

The Essential Tackle Box: 10 Lures Every Angler Needs Walk into any tackle shop and you’ll be overwhelmed by options. Thousands of lures in every conceivable color, size, and design, each promising to be the “game-changer” you’ve been missing. It’s marketing at its finest, and it’s designed to make you think you need everything. Here’s […]

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Choosing Lures Based on Water Temperature, Fishing Lures: Understanding the Basics

The Seasonal Angler: Choosing Lures Based on Water Temperature and Fish Behavior

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28
Oct

The Seasonal Angler: Choosing Lures Based on Water Temperature and Fish Behavior Ask any consistently successful angler what their secret is, and they’ll tell you: understanding the calendar. Fish are cold-blooded creatures whose behavior is dictated by water temperature, which changes predictably throughout the year. The lures that catch fish in June won’t necessarily work […]

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Fishing Lures: Understanding the Basics

Species-Specific Lure Selection: Matching Your Tackle to Your Target

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28
Oct

Species-Specific Lure Selection: Matching Your Tackle to Your Target Not all fish are created equal. A lure that drives largemouth bass into a feeding frenzy might get completely ignored by a wary brown trout. Understanding what each species eats, how they hunt, and what triggers their predatory response is the key to consistent success. Let’s […]

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Choosing Lures Based on Water Temperature, Fishing Lures: Understanding the Basics, Retrieval Techniques That Catch More Fish

Mastering Lure Presentation: Retrieval Techniques That Catch More Fish

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28
Oct

Mastering Lure Presentation: Retrieval Techniques That Catch More Fish You can own the most expensive lures on the market, but if you don’t know how to work them properly, you’re just dragging expensive plastic through the water. The difference between catching fish and going home empty-handed often comes down to presentation—how you retrieve your lure, […]

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