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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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brown fish
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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Matching the Hatch: Ecological Intelligence

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person holding gray and beige fish
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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