Lunker Lure How to Pick a Lure

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Welcome

Thanks for trying Lunker Lure’s tutorial for beginner bass fisherman. Before we get started, familiarize yourself with the navigation buttons below.

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Introduction

Why take this tutorial?

Every professional bass fisherman started out as a beginner. What’s the difference between beginners and professionals? Knowledge and experience. We can’t help you with experience but this short tutorial will give you the basic knowledge to start you on your way.

You can do this!

If you’re using the wrong lure, you’re relying on luck to catch fish. Throwing the correct lure relies on knowledge and skills. Take this tutorial so that you catch more fish, feel the thrill of the hunt, and be competitive with other bass fisherman.


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What You’ll Learn

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Learn about Lunker Lure’s three types of baits, what they’re used for, and customizable options

A systematic way to pick the best lure for conditions.

A fun game that lets you practice what you’ve learned

How to assess the fishing environment and interpret how conditions affect bass

By the end of this tutorial, you’ll be able to pick the best lure for bass fishing based on knowledge of conditions, types of lures, and a systematic process of lure choice.


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Introduction

Speaking of Bass Fishing…Bass fishing has a language all its own. Here’s some helpful vocabulary:

Lunker A large bass fish

Hawg Another word for a bass fish

Lure A man-made bait, unlike worms and live bait fish

Angler Someone who fishes with a hook and line


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Bass AnatomyAs you can see from the picture at right, bass rely on 4 major senses to survive:

Eyesight

Smell

Hearing

Vibration in the Lateral Line

Think about the fish’s senses when you’re picking a lure. You want the bass to think there’s something edible at the end of your line.

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Let’s get started

You now have the background information to get started. The first chapter is about fishing conditions and how they affect the fish’s behavior. If you’re ready, press the “next” arrow. Remember, you can always use the navigation tools at the bottom to come back for review.


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Bass in its Environment

Chapter 1: Fishing Conditions

From the previous section, you know that bass can see, smell, hear, and feel vibrations or disturbances in the water. You also know that bass are driven by survival instincts to find food, oxygen, and protection from predators. In this section, we’ll talk about four major environmental conditions that affect bass behavior:

Water Temperature

Structure

Water Clarity

Light

Understanding the environment helps you locate fish in the water.


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Water TemperatureWater temperature affects the activity level and swimming depth of bass fish. Use a thermometer to measure the surface temperature.

Water temperature is most consistent below eight feet. Fish will retreat to deep water when the surface is too hot or cold, below 55o or above 75oF. Fish are at the surface when the water there is 65-75oF. Otherwise, the fish are somewhere in between.

This diagram shows the swimming depth of bass based on temperature.



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Water Temperature


Depth Temperature Ranges

Surface 65-75oF

1-8 Feet 55-65oF

Below 8 Feet Above 75oF or

Below 55oF

This chart clarifies where bass will swim in relation to surface water temperature.


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Structure in the WaterStructure is natural or man-made objects in the water where bass can hide from predators. For example:

Fallen Trees

Weeds

Rocks

Bass usually choose structure, when available, over the danger of open water. Different types of structure are shown

above.



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Water ClarityWater clarity has three classifications:

Clear: objects visible in the water down to about 6 feet

Stained: like tea, there is some visibility but the water is brown

Murky: the water is cloudy with very little visibility

Visibility is similar for humans and fish. If you can’t see through the water, the fish probably can’t either.

Examples of water clarity



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Light ConditionsLight changes how objects look underwater. Bass are attracted to the sparkle of light reflecting off the scales of baitfish. They also recognize the colors of their prey.

Examples of water clarity



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Assessing Conditions


Use what you just learned to assess the fishing conditions in this picture. Click on your choices then check your answers.

Surface BottomMiddle

Structure

Stained

No Structure

MurkyClear

Sunny Overcast

Check your Answers

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Chapter 2: Types of Lures

Buzzbait ? Spinnerbait ? Jig ?

You’ll Learn About:

Types of Lures

Uses for Each Type

Customizable Features

Why are there so many different lures? Why are there different shapes and colors? If one lure worked in the past, why switch to another? In this section, you’ll learn about the three baits offered by Lunker Lures.

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Three Types of Baits


What do these baits have in common? What are their differences?

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BuzzbaitA topwater bait, best for fishing at the surface of the water.

Also known as a “safety pin” lure because of its shape.

The metal blade flashes and makes a clicking sound as it spins against the wire.


This is an example of a buzzbait.

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Buzzbait FeaturesAs you can see from the diagram on the right, buzzbaits have skirts and blades.

All buzzbait blades are the same shape and size but they come in different colors.

The skirts also come in different colors.

Blade

SkirtSafety pin-

shaped wire

Hook


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Is this a Buzzbait ?


Yes

No

Correct! This is a buzzbait. You weren’t fool by a different blade and skirt color.

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Spinnerbait


Mid-range bait for fishing between the surface and bottom

Wire is V-shaped

Blades reflect light and create vibrations but not sound

This is an example of a spinnerbait.

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Spinnerbait Features


As you can see from the diagram on the right, spinnerbaits also have skirts and blades.

Spinnerbait blades come in different shapes, colors, and sizes to change the amount of flash and vibration created.

The skirts also come in different colors.

Blades

Head

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Is this a Spinnerbait ?


Yes

No

Correct. This is a spinnerbait even though the blades are different shapes and colors. The v-shaped wire is the identifying characteristic.

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JigsBottom-range for fishing the bottom, below eight feet, or around structure


No wire between head and hookNo blades

Rattle that creates sound is cast inside the bait

This is an example of a jig.

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Skirt

HookWeed Guard

Head with Rattle

As you can see from the diagram on the right, jigs have skirts but no blades. There bristles sticking out of the head create a weed guard to protect the lure around structure.

Skirts and jig heads come in many colors and shapes.

The rattle cast inside the head can be classified as single, triple, or ultimate based on the amount of sound it creates.

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Is this a Jig?


Yes

No

Correct. There’s no wire between the head and skirt and there’s a weed guard. This is a jig.

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Your lure should resemble the colors the bass’ food, which is usually smaller fish. Water clarity and light affect which colors you should use. In general:

The murkier and dimmer the conditions, the darker the colors.

The clearer and brighter the conditions, the lighter the colors.

Examples of color ranges:

For All Lures - Skirt and Blade Colors

Skirt Blade

Light White White, Silver, Nickel

Medium Chartreuse, Yellow, Orange Gold, Chartreuse

Dark Blue, Brown, Black Gold, Black, Black Nickel

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Blade shape affects the amount of vibration, speed, and flash the lure creates in the water.

Generally, wide blades create the most vibration but move slowly. Skinny blades create less vibration but move quickly.

Colorado is wide and short. Willow is long and narrow. Indiana falls in-between the two.

For All Lures – Blade shapes

These are the types of lures and the finishes, which affect flash.

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Try This:


Check your Answers

Good Job. You got all three right.

Buzzbait

Spinnerbait

Jig

What do these baits have in common? What are their differences?

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Drag each bait to its appropriate depth


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Whoops. You placed at least one bait at the wrong depth. Press the “back” button to try again.

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Bringing it all together

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Chapter 3: Pick a Lure

You’ve already learned about fishing conditions and types of lures. Finally we’re bringing it all together to show you how to pick lures. You’ll need to keep in mind what you just learned about how conditions affect the behavior of the bass. Also recall the types of lures and what they’re used for.

This procedure for picking a lure is based on the idea that you’re building your own lure. So you’ll start with the type of lure and work your way through different options until you have a complete lure.


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As discussed earlier in the lesson, fish swim at different depths based on the temperature of the water.

The table at right shows which lure is best for the depths in relation to surface temperature. Note: you’ll need more information before you can make a decision if the temperature is 55o – 64oF.

Water Temperature

Depth Bait

Above 75o Bottom Jig

65o – 75o Surface Buzzbait

55o – 64o Middle ???

Below 55o Bottom Jig


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At 55o – 64o, the bass will start to retreat from the surface. Underwater structure can damage spinnerbait wires Jigs have weed guards and are better-suited to structure.

As you can see in the picture to the right, if the depth is in spinnerbait range but there is heavy structure, use a jig.

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Here is a situation where a bottom-range jig is sometimes used in mid-range water, instead of a spinnerbait.


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Now we can fill in the rest of the chart seen in a previous slide.

Now you can see how surface temperature and the presence or lack of structure affect your choice for a type of lure. You can move on to add customizable features to your lure.

Water Temperature

Depth Bait

Above 75o Bottom Jig

65o – 75o Surface Buzzbait

55o – 64o

with structure

Middle Jig

55o – 64o

Without structure

Middle Spinnerbait

Below 55o Bottom Jig


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Step 2: Pick a Skirt ColorSkirts are usually offered in ranges from white to black. There are also mixes of colors. The skirt color should resemble a bait fish or, in dark water, create shadows.

As stated before, the dimmer and darker the water, the darker the skirt. Brighter and clearer waters require lighter skirts.

Water Clarity Light Skirt

Clear Sunny White

Overcast White/Chartreuse

Stained Sunny Chartreuse

Overcast Green, Lt. Brown

Murky Sunny Brown

Overcast Black


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Step 3: Pick a Blade StyleThis step only applies to buzzbaits and spinnerbaits, since jigs don’t have blades.

Consider water clarity to determine which senses the bass is using. In clear water, the bass will be attracted reflections of light flashing off the blade. In dark water, the blade that creates the most disturbance in the water is best.

Water Clarity Style

Clear Willow

Stained Indiana

Murky Colorado


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Step 4: Pick a Blade ColorLight Water

ClarityBlade Color

Sunny Clear White

Stained Nickel

Murky Gold

Overcast Clear Nickel

Stained Gold

Murky Gold

Again, this step only applies to buzzbaits and spinnerbaits, since jigs don’t have blades.

Consider light and water clarity because these both affect the flash created by the blades. Remember: you want the blade to look like small bait fish to the bass. Blades need to draw attention without being unrealistic.


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Step 5: Pick the Weight

Being able to pick a weight comes with experience. Pick lightest weight possible for your fishing depth and chosen casting technique. Keep a range of weights in your tackle box so you can experiment.


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Can you pick the right lure ?

Tackle Box

Choose a lure from your tackle box and press the “cast out” button to see if you can catch a bass fish. Click on “new game” for more practice.


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Thanks for participating in Lunker Lure’s tutorial on “How to Pick A Lure.” We hope that you learned about lures, had fun in the process, and are excited to start casting.

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