Fishing Q&A
Are there any lures available for rods (not fly-fishing rods) that float on the top of the water?
If so, please give me information on what fish are best to catch this way, where, and methods. (shallows, deep waters etc.) Give me information to the brim. I am a beginner trying to learn all I can and would very much appreciate the help.
Public Comments
- There are a lot of floating lures like poppers, frogs, insects, etc. You just have to look for them. Floating lures I've found to be best for both large and small mouth bass, but since I'm not much of a bass fisherman (except for striped bass), I don't have much use for them or a lot of experience.
- There are many lures of this type..... just look through the RAPALA Lures & STORM lures catalogue, and you'll find plenty. Like all lures they're mainly used for catching predatory fish, such as Pike, Perch & Bass.... see this British article on the subject: http://www.esox.co.uk/new_page_22.htm If you really want to learn as much as possible about fishing, I suggest investing in copies of: John Bailey's Complete Guide to freshwater fishing http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1843305674/qid=1148527304/sr=1-15/ref=sr_1_0_15/202-1803687-5659022 The NEW Encylopedia of Fishing http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0751339733/qid=1148527285/sr=1-33/ref=sr_1_2_33/202-1803687-5659022 and John Wilson's Fishing Encylopedia http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0752219111/qid=1148527363/sr=1-24/ref=sr_1_0_24/202-1803687-5659022
- Jitterbug lures for bass are some of the best
- Start with a Heddon Torpedo and twitch it along in the shallows before sunset. Just a twitch or 2 then let it rest for a few seconds...then twitch then rest...then BOOYAH BABY. It is very important to let the fish take the lure for a second before setting the hook hard otherwise is you react too quickly you'll just pull it away from him or out of his mouth. Other great topwater lures are "devils horse", Jitterbug, Chug Bug, Zara Spook and many many more. Tight Lines!!
- Rapalla makes many floating bass lures but they are expensive
- i use rubber worm...no weight and drag across weeds
