What is a hard bait stickbait?
The ultimate surface lure, stickbaits are effective in both sea and fresh water. Their main action is to navigate the water surface in a walking the dog motion, making it a floating lure. Predators are completely crazy about these swimbaits. You will find models of almost all sizes and available in numerous colors. You will be particularly interested in perch, black bass, or pike in freshwater, and bass for light fishing at sea.
How to choose your stickbait?
These lures are produced by many brands around the globe with varying success. Several aspects should be considered when choosing your stickbait. Thus, two styles of stickbaits will stand out: one leaving only its head protruding, paused, perfect for calm water searching; the other positioned above the water with greater flotation ensuring active action in windier or wavier fishing conditions.
The color can also play a significant role in the success of your fishing. We often look at the part that we, the fishermen, see: the back. But we must not forget that the stickbait is a surface lure that will almost never put its back in the water. It then becomes crucial to closely observe the belly of your lure before your purchase as it will remain a floating lure.
How to animate a stickbait?
The main animation of this type of lure is done by small rod jerks with the rod low. This imparts to the stickbait a motion named Walking the dog offering zig-zag swimming. You will tend to repeat these jerks quickly when searching for black bass or perch, while you will decrease the frequency when looking for pike. The more skilled among you will also have fun making the stickbait pass under the water film to stir up predators that would not have torn the water surface.
Various swimbait shapes for successful fishing
We also offer other swimbait varieties, such as Propbaits, Lipless minnows, and Swimbaits. These lures are suitable for different fishing techniques and allow you to fish for various species. The Popper, for instance, is highly effective for black bass, pike, and sea bass. The Crankbait, characterized by its ability to divert obstacles without getting snagged, is widely used for zander and perch fishing.
Find also swimbaits that look like insects and are very effective for trout fishing. Fear not, within our catalog containing fishing products from numerous brands, you will surely find the lure hard bait you need!
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