Lure fishing involves casting out something that is typically created to resemble fish, small prey such as insects and water bugs, or anything else that fish might be inclined to go for on the basis that it seems like an easy snack, or – and this is particularly relevant in pike lure fishing, where imitation pike lures are frequently used – the lure resembles an intruder, and prompts the fish to attack.
Ideally suited to narrow, urban swims where there isn’t a lot of opportunity to lay bait, lure fishing can be a rewarding way to draw out big fish who might not otherwise feed. A large pike, for example, won’t need to feed every day, and the times they do feed will vary depending on the conditions of each particular watercourse. However, make them think their territory is being invaded by a competitor, or present them with a quick and easy snack, and they will almost always go for a take. If you are fishing a canal or other narrow waterway, the best method of lure fishing is to cast your lure ahead of where you’re walking, in order to give the fish no reason to suspect that the lure is anything other than what they think it is.
Brought to you by the passionate, knowledgeable team of dedicated anglers that stand behind fishing’s leading retail brand, these AD lures are presented in a small, clear lure box, which will fit easily into a tackle rucksack’s side pocket. Each lure is fitted with two treble barbed hooks, ideal for total hold of large, feisty predator fish, and also an excellent option for bass fishing, as bass have a tendency to thrash away single hooks on lures, being somewhat lively on the line.
Treble hooks help reduce lost fish, while barbed hooks ensure a good hold on predator species, where barbless hooks, preferred by some anglers, and required at most commercial fisheries, would prove ineffectual.
Designed for anglers who are new to the possibilities of lure fishing, this selection of five lures offers the option of presenting carp and bass with imitation prey, while offering pike and other aggressively territorial predators the illusion that their water is being encroached on by another fish. Large and bright, these lures are designed to maximise the likelihood of a take, filling a novice lure angler with excitement and confidence, and leading them further down the lure fishing route, and into other specialist fishing disciplines.
This would make an excellent gift for a young or novice angler, and is also a cheap, handy addition to your own tackle range. Whether you’re a lure angler or not, it’s always good to give yourself options when you’re out on the water, and having a simple set of lures ready to hand might make the difference between a day of blanks, and a satisfying catch.