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What is a small wire that attaches to a lure called?

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A leader. Leaders are also useful when fishing for fish with sharp teeth like pike, pickerel and muskies, so they don't bite through your fishing line.

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Does time of day and water temperature influence the effectiveness of using a lure?

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Yes, when water warms up in the heat of the day, fish tend to dive deeper and find cover to stay as cool as possible.

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Is there a lure I can use without a hook?

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No. There would be no way to catch the fish. But something I have figured out is if you have a bobber then a lure without a hook (just take the hook off) there is a chance it will see your bobber and bite it.

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What are some of the best lures for small bluegill?

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A small hook and a little piece of worm on the end are just fine. Bluegill will hit just about anything.

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Do fish dive deeper when the water is colder? This is in reference to bass, crappie, brim.

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Yes, fish prefer warmer water and will dive deep to find it. Brim and crappie like to stay near the surface to eat bugs that fall into the water.

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Is bait required for artificial lures?

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No, you can do without bait as the lure acts as a bait.

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Why do many freshwater fishing lures have a triple hook or multiple triple hooks?

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So that if you barely hook a fish, there is a large chance that the other hooks will hook the fish better during the fight.

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Which lures should I use for flounder?

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A properly designed metal jig that's bounced along the bottom is best. It has flutter, flash and vibration...the three most important actions that trigger strikes.

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What are the best jigs to use for crappie?

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You can never go wrong with a pink and white Mari bu jig, but anything shiny will be good.

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Do I have to use artificial lures in tournaments?

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No, you can use whatever you find what works. Usually, use artificial ones because they catch fish quicker. However, just talk to the people who are the officials at the tournament. They might have a rule about it, depending on the species you are going for.

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What types of lures and weights can I use for freshwater fishing?

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It really just depends on the species of fish you are trying to catch, but for most freshwater fish, you should use smaller lures and weights than in saltwater.

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How do I pick the right lure for the right fish?

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Most lures you buy will tell you on the package what species they are best for, so just check the package instructions or ask a retail assistant to help you choose.

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What's a good lure to use to catch trout?

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Flies, and small spinners. Use a light spinning tackle or a fly rod.

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What lures are best for trout when stream fishing?

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Spinners or wet flies usually work the best. You could have luck with other lures too, try it.

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What type of lures do you use for catching trout?

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If you fly fish, use flies. If you don't try using spinners or wet flies.

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Other than trout what can I catch with fly lures?

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Just about everything. Fly fishing is versatile, for freshwater species at least.

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