Soft Plastic Worms - The King of Freshwater Lures

When all else fails you, go to a soft plastic worm!

Out of all the different types of freshwater lures that are on the market, no other type of freshwater bait has caught more fish for freshwater fisherman than the humble soft plastic worm.
So what makes the humble worm the most successful and favourite of freshwater fishing lures?
Well for one thing they are dead easy to fish with, for most people the finesse style of fishing needed when fishing soft plastic worms comes naturally, even if they have never fished freshwater before.
Another great aspect of using worms is their action in the water, whether you rig your worms Texas style or whacky style, the action a worms presents to bass and many other freshwater species is just too attractive to pass up; which is probably why the humble soft plastic worm has become the 'go to freshwater lure' for most seasoned anglers.
So what are some things to look out for when fishing soft plastic worms?
Like most lures experiment, its a good idea to have a number of colours on hand although basic rule of thumb is to use lighter colour plastic worms for clear well lit water and darker worms for low light or stained murky water.

Purchase good quality worms, although plastic worms might seem pretty simple enough, purchasing a good quality well known plastic worm will see you catch more fish. The action of the worm in the water, its impregnated scent and its appearance in the water will all contribute to your fishing success.

Patience is vital, when fishing worms as with fishing many other freshwater lures be sure to give your worm a good workout before switching your type of bait or moving to another area. You never know what may be lurking on the fringes just ready to ambush your soft plastic lure on your next cast.
The weight of the plastic worm will dictate how you fish, if you are fishing in deeper water you will need a heavier worm and may even have to weight your worm with a jig head or use nail weights when wacky rigged, though in my experience adding weight to your soft plastic worm can take away some of the worm's action.
All in all if you want to catch more fish more often, you would do well to have a handful of quality soft plastic worms of different colours and sizes on hand for your next bass fishing trip.

John Salamon is a avid product tester of freshwater lures and experienced freshwater fisherman who enjoys writing about his passion. For more informative articles on the latest freshwater lures available and some great freshwater fishing techniques visit the Freshwater Lures website. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=John_Salamon see my previous post : Fishing Lures - Small Things Make Big Differences in Angling

Fishing Lures - Small Things Make Big Differences in Angling

When you think of fishing, there is perhaps no piece of equipment more recognized than fishing lures. There are countless thousands of lures on the market, and there is something for just about every species of fish to mistake for a good meal. Fishing lures today come in just about every conceivable color and shape, from bright neon minnows, to larger rubber frogs and crawfish. Finding the right lures for the days on the lake sometimes can be tricky, as during different seasons a lake fish such as a bass or trout change their diet to accommodate the various temperatures and water conditions.

While many people enjoy using a good old worm to land a fish on the docks every now and again, it is the lures that tend to offer the best strikes from the larger fish. Species such as bass, pike, and walleye tend to go after larger quick moving bait, when it comes to mealtime. This is not to say that a larger predatory fish will not enjoy a worm every once and a while, it just means that lures are more apt to look like what they are accustomed to hunting in regards to prey.
When it comes to lures there are a great number of benefits when fishing, allowing the angler many options when it comes to choice being the most obvious. There are however some disadvantages as well when it comes to lures. Easily the biggest disadvantage that lures possess, would have to be the snag factor. Sometimes when casting lures in tight areas that may include weeds or water logged driftwood, fishing lures may become snagged and unable to release. There are good possibilities at this point that you can loose that prized lure, as you will be unable to get it free from the object. This could easily become a rather costly day on the lake, should you loose 3-5 lures while trying to get your cast in tight where a school may be in staging.
Sometimes a smart fish may not go after even some of the best fishing lures, as it still may be skeptical of the lures movements and deem it non-edible. Matching the right fishing lures with the right species and season, can make all the difference in the world when it comes to being successful on the lake. Trying to catch a small lake trout with lures that are primarily designed for large mouth bass, will only show you just how smart a fish can really be. For this very reason lures are designed around the breed themselves, and are diligently worked on to improve their success rate when used. Perhaps one of the best ways to ensure some level of success with lures, would be to do some research on the species themselves.
By studying their natural habitat, their feeding preferences, and there behaviors, you will be able to get a better understanding of this particular breeds traits. From this point you will be more suited to make an educated guess on which fishing lures will work best for what you are after.

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How to Make Your Own Great Wide Mouth Bass Fishing Lures

How to Make Your Own Great Wide Mouth Bass Fishing Lures

Making your own fishing lures can be a great way of saving yourself a bucket load of money on shop bought lures, it can also be very relaxing and can become a great new hobby for those times when your not out fishing. You don't need a large workshop for doing this just a small work bench or even your kitchen table will do. Lets take a look at some of the tools your going to need not having the right one's your going to struggle to make your lure having the correct tools will make the whole process easy and an enjoyable hobby for you and all your family if you want to get them involved as well.

You will probably find that you already have most of the tools that you will require, and is not going to break the bank buying the rest you need for making your bass fishing lures. First off your going to need a vice for clamping your work you can get small clamp on vice at most hardware stores that you can just clamp onto your work station. If your going to be making metal lures you will also need an anvil for working the metal fishing lure if you invest in a larger make of vice some will come with a built in anvil on the back of the vice.

You should start off by making a simple fishing lure first till you gain confidence and get used to using your tools, a simple one to start with is the wobbler this is an old time favourite with fishermen. It is a simple shape and does not require a lot of carving skills perfect for the beginner, it is generally 4 inches long and 3/4 of an inch diameter these are normally classed as bait casting size perfect for spin casting and spinning.

Once you have cut your timber to length you will need to carve to a round shape along its length and round one end, then on the other end cut a 45% angle you will then need a gauge chisel to form a groove on the end you have just cut to 45%. to finish the fishing lure you will need 3 treble hooks and 4 screw eyes, you should make pilot holes before attaching the hooks and screw eyes you do this using a brad awl, attach the treble hooks to 3 of the eyes then attach one to the rounded end of the fishing lure then attach the other 2 at about a third of the way in from either end. The attach just the eye to the 45% end you cut earlier now all that is left is to paint your fishing lure to your requirements.

Now that we have got your creative side going you will want more ideas and tips for saving you more money and tips for your new found hobby, you can find all these and more at Make Your Own Fishing Lures Then if your looking for ways to increase your catch take a look at these ideas Bass Fishing Exposed Enjoy your new found hobby and better catches.

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