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Lures and jigs.

Artificial lures let you cover water quickly. Surf lures for elf and leervis, and bass lures for dams.
  • Metal spoon drawing
    Saltwater

    Metal spoon

    A heavy, flashing blade that casts a long way and wobbles on the retrieve.

    How to fish it

    Cast, let it sink a few seconds, then wind in steadily with the odd pause. Vary the speed until you find what the fish want.

    Species: ElfLeervis

  • Popper drawing
    Saltwater

    Popper

    A floating lure with a hollow face that makes a splash and bubble trail on a sharp jerk.

    How to fish it

    Cast and pull the rod tip sharply to splash the face, then pause. Fish often hit it on the pause.

    Species: LeervisElf

  • Jig head and soft tail drawing
    Salt and fresh

    Jig head and soft tail

    A weighted hook with a soft plastic body. Cheap, easy to fish and very versatile.

    How to fish it

    Cast out, let it sink to the bottom, and hop it back with small lifts of the rod tip.

    Species: KobSpotted grunterElf

  • Stick bait drawing
    Saltwater

    Stick bait

    A slim, sinking lure that looks like a baitfish and works well when fish are feeding on mullet or sardine.

    How to fish it

    Cast, let it sink a little, then wind steadily with the rod tip low. Add twitches to make it dart.

    Species: ElfLeervis

  • Soft plastic worm drawing
    Freshwater

    Soft plastic worm

    A soft, wiggling worm with a tapered tail. The most-used bass lure in the country.

    How to fish it

    Rig it Texas style or on a drop-shot, cast to cover and let it sink. Lift the rod tip slowly and let it fall again.

    Species: Largemouth bassSmallmouth bass

  • Crankbait drawing
    Freshwater

    Crankbait

    A hard-bodied lure with a diving lip that swims at a set depth on a steady retrieve.

    How to fish it

    Cast past a drop-off or weed edge and wind steadily so the lip digs in. Pause when it hits cover and let it float up.

    Species: Largemouth bassSmallmouth bass