Why do you prefer Lure fishing ?
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- Barbel
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Why do you prefer Lure fishing ?
I find the take very exciting
And I can't be doing with all the faffing about of static deadbaiting and the freezing and unfreezing of mackerel etc
It's flipping too much hassle
And I can't be doing with all the faffing about of static deadbaiting and the freezing and unfreezing of mackerel etc
It's flipping too much hassle
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- Chub
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Re: Why do you prefer Lure fishing ?
So many methods to catch pike that’s why I enjoy it.
My mate had a hat trick a few years ago of 30’s on bait, lure and fly. I’ll never match that but 20’s on bait, lure and fly is a good target for a year.
My mate had a hat trick a few years ago of 30’s on bait, lure and fly. I’ll never match that but 20’s on bait, lure and fly is a good target for a year.
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Re: Why do you prefer Lure fishing ?
Coz I'm lazy and I can troll a big spread and cover a lot of water. Saying that. I'm gonna try dead baiting this summer.
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Re: Why do you prefer Lure fishing ?
Slug wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11 2022 13:19 -20’s on bait, lure an fly would do me for a good few yearsSo many methods to catch pike that’s why I enjoy it.
My mate had a hat trick a few years ago of 30’s on bait, lure and fly. I’ll never match that but 20’s on bait, lure and fly is a good target for a year.
I do prefer the mobile, more active side of lure fishing but I like a bait session too, an you can always Chuck lures in between your bait rods !
I’ve taken to mixing the approach, when I go lure fishing I’ll take my little stalking rod to Chuck a bait in the margins while I’m in each swim, it’s done me week so far !
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Re: Why do you prefer Lure fishing ?
more active, more mobile and easier to store and prepare tackle for a last minute decision.
lures dont need to be kept in a frdge/freezer or kept alive in a tank.
lures dont need to be kept in a frdge/freezer or kept alive in a tank.
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- Barbel
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Re: Why do you prefer Lure fishing ?
It's all about the hit.
That first thump gives me the same buzz regardless of the fishes size.
Two pound or twenty two pounds, the rush is the same.
That first thump gives me the same buzz regardless of the fishes size.
Two pound or twenty two pounds, the rush is the same.
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Re: Why do you prefer Lure fishing ?
That sudden hit & can't be ar*ed lugging too much gear.
Do it for the exercise & even sweeter when catching on own made lure.
Do it for the exercise & even sweeter when catching on own made lure.
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Re: Why do you prefer Lure fishing ?
i do both , mostly big spinners in-between the bait rods
but if there having it on the bait rods it goes away
been on the canal today for 3 hours........ gone gin clear and not one follow ...... had 6 out last week ..but water was muddy ......
but if there having it on the bait rods it goes away
been on the canal today for 3 hours........ gone gin clear and not one follow ...... had 6 out last week ..but water was muddy ......
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Re: Why do you prefer Lure fishing ?
I first starting spinning on a local stream for small trout . I still find it really electric when a fish hits the lure .
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Re: Why do you prefer Lure fishing ?
Taff,
I don't think I've bait fished in 10 years or more now. Love my lure fishing as others have said the hit. Also the last few years I've been mainly fly fishing for all species. The tug even from a small fish through your hands via the line is great as is dry fly fishing.
I don't think I've bait fished in 10 years or more now. Love my lure fishing as others have said the hit. Also the last few years I've been mainly fly fishing for all species. The tug even from a small fish through your hands via the line is great as is dry fly fishing.
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Re: Why do you prefer Lure fishing ?
Jagermaster wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11 2022 14:08 -Lazy ? If you’re Trolling correctly and tending to everything as you should - you should be as busy as a Cat trying to bury his crap on a frozen pond.Coz I'm lazy and I can troll a big spread and cover a lot of water. Saying that. I'm gonna try dead baiting this summer.
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Re: Why do you prefer Lure fishing ?
All the above reasons for me.
I soon get bored sat behind baits and want to wander off with lures - hunter, not trapper, I suppose.
Enjoy the variety in lure fishing, and ease of short sessions.
Get a far bigger buzz from a decent fish on a lure, than bait - extra level of deception, I reckon.
I soon get bored sat behind baits and want to wander off with lures - hunter, not trapper, I suppose.
Enjoy the variety in lure fishing, and ease of short sessions.
Get a far bigger buzz from a decent fish on a lure, than bait - extra level of deception, I reckon.
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Re: Why do you prefer Lure fishing ?
you should be as busy as a Cat trying to bury his crap on a frozen pond.
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Re: Why do you prefer Lure fishing ?
Monts wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11 2022 19:37 -The only down thing with lure fishing is the dead zone in the depths of winterTaff,
I don't think I've bait fished in 10 years or more now. Love my lure fishing as others have said the hit. Also the last few years I've been mainly fly fishing for all species. The tug even from a small fish through your hands via the line is great as is dry fly fishing.
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Re: Why do you prefer Lure fishing ?
Taffypiker wrote: ↑Wed Jan 12 2022 10:09 -I've often had some of my best lured pike in the depths of winter.Monts wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11 2022 19:37 -The only down thing with lure fishing is the dead zone in the depths of winterTaff,
I don't think I've bait fished in 10 years or more now. Love my lure fishing as others have said the hit. Also the last few years I've been mainly fly fishing for all species. The tug even from a small fish through your hands via the line is great as is dry fly fishing.
But surprisingly slow this time, given mild (favourable?) conditions - bar coloured waters.
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Re: Why do you prefer Lure fishing ?
Lure fishing is not my preference but its is something I spend time doing for a variety of species.
Wherever Ive been in the world Ive always always fished with lures first for all the reasons mentioned above. Nothing prospects a place quicker than a lure.
As skipper Ive trolled hundreds if not thousands of miles for tuna and marlin and although its never boring the hours spent waiting for the clip to fly back can seem like a lifetime and as an angler the hit is missed unless your holding the rod and even then you can often see the the fish following the lure so your pre-warned something may happen.
For those that live for the hit, and what lure angler doesn't, you must try at least once in your lifetime vertical jigging, in the right situation it is like a hit from a pike on steroids! Ive been slammed against the gunnel by a hit hard enough to raise bruises and had a friend dragged across the stern by the sheer impact of a hit. Like someone dropping a car onto the line is how its been described.
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Wherever Ive been in the world Ive always always fished with lures first for all the reasons mentioned above. Nothing prospects a place quicker than a lure.
As skipper Ive trolled hundreds if not thousands of miles for tuna and marlin and although its never boring the hours spent waiting for the clip to fly back can seem like a lifetime and as an angler the hit is missed unless your holding the rod and even then you can often see the the fish following the lure so your pre-warned something may happen.
For those that live for the hit, and what lure angler doesn't, you must try at least once in your lifetime vertical jigging, in the right situation it is like a hit from a pike on steroids! Ive been slammed against the gunnel by a hit hard enough to raise bruises and had a friend dragged across the stern by the sheer impact of a hit. Like someone dropping a car onto the line is how its been described.
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Re: Why do you prefer Lure fishing ?
1) Feeling the hit
2) More active
3) Less boring
4) Cover more water
5) Hate the smell of fish
2) More active
3) Less boring
4) Cover more water
5) Hate the smell of fish
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Re: Why do you prefer Lure fishing ?
All of the above and more. I like the convenience and challenge of lure fishing as well as the variety of options and challenges. I pursue all sorts of species with lures.
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Re: Why do you prefer Lure fishing ?
Slug wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11 2022 13:19 -In one season, Slug? Some going if so!So many methods to catch pike that’s why I enjoy it.
My mate had a hat trick a few years ago of 30’s on bait, lure and fly. I’ll never match that but 20’s on bait, lure and fly is a good target for a year.
(I've done lure and bait face)
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Re: Why do you prefer Lure fishing ?
LB wrote: ↑Wed Jan 12 2022 14:47 -In one calendar year. Certainly a tricky one to repeatSlug wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11 2022 13:19 -In one season, Slug? Some going if so!So many methods to catch pike that’s why I enjoy it.
My mate had a hat trick a few years ago of 30’s on bait, lure and fly. I’ll never match that but 20’s on bait, lure and fly is a good target for a year.
(I've done lure and bait face)
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Re: Why do you prefer Lure fishing ?
Slug wrote: ↑Wed Jan 12 2022 21:27 -Some year that is!!LB wrote: ↑Wed Jan 12 2022 14:47 -In one calendar year. Certainly a tricky one to repeatSlug wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11 2022 13:19 -In one season, Slug? Some going if so!So many methods to catch pike that’s why I enjoy it.
My mate had a hat trick a few years ago of 30’s on bait, lure and fly. I’ll never match that but 20’s on bait, lure and fly is a good target for a year.
(I've done lure and bait face)
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Re: Why do you prefer Lure fishing ?
Slug
ace result well done - exceptional season!
Most of the waters I fish a 20lb is an excellent result - mist fish are high singles/low doubles which respond well to lures. I know I could be more efficient with bait but love thr challenges. Also lure fishing is such s vast subject always something to learn
ace result well done - exceptional season!
Most of the waters I fish a 20lb is an excellent result - mist fish are high singles/low doubles which respond well to lures. I know I could be more efficient with bait but love thr challenges. Also lure fishing is such s vast subject always something to learn
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Re: Why do you prefer Lure fishing ?
Oldskoolfool wrote: ↑Thu Jan 13 2022 10:13 -Wasn’t me my mate had them. I did net two of them can I claim some creditSlug
ace result well done - exceptional season!
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Re: Why do you prefer Lure fishing ?
Minimal gear cover large area can go on drop of a hat , couple hour sessions and of course the hit be it perch or pike , and even if you don’t catch good for the soul and bit exercise to boot
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Re: Why do you prefer Lure fishing ?
Rammer223 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 14 2022 07:22 -Yep , me tooMinimal gear cover large area can go on drop of a hat , couple hour sessions and of course the hit be it perch or pike , and even if you don’t catch good for the soul and bit exercise to boot
Static deadbaiting is not good for my arthritis , great to keep mobile
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Re: Why do you prefer Lure fishing ?
many reasons!
mobility is #1
carry less than full on sessions, tho tbh i carry as little as possible dead baiting these days.
no smell of deadbaits! massive bonus!!
more fun when you find the fish, theres nothing like a good fish coming up and engulfing the lure
dare i say it...its too 'easy' to drop a live on there head, its just not as much fun or as rewarding.
then there's figuring out little tricks and diff way to fish lures.
so many reasons, i am glad i made the effort to get into it a bit, along with surface fishing for carp its my fave way to fish.
mobility is #1
carry less than full on sessions, tho tbh i carry as little as possible dead baiting these days.
no smell of deadbaits! massive bonus!!
more fun when you find the fish, theres nothing like a good fish coming up and engulfing the lure
dare i say it...its too 'easy' to drop a live on there head, its just not as much fun or as rewarding.
then there's figuring out little tricks and diff way to fish lures.
so many reasons, i am glad i made the effort to get into it a bit, along with surface fishing for carp its my fave way to fish.
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Re: Why do you prefer Lure fishing ?
Steve Le maitre wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11 2022 19:54 -100% spot on - if you're on point, trolling lures is bloody hard work most of time.Jagermaster wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11 2022 14:08 -Lazy ? If you’re Trolling correctly and tending to everything as you should - you should be as busy as a Cat trying to bury his crap on a frozen pond.Coz I'm lazy and I can troll a big spread and cover a lot of water. Saying that. I'm gonna try dead baiting this summer.
Why lure fishing? To be honest, I enjoy bait fishing just as much - depends on what I want to do... sometimes nothing beats sitting behind the rods on a big pike water waiting for the bobbin to clank the rear rests... funnily enough, today of all days (bloody freezing), I chose to have a day off the baits and lure fished a couple of big pits... and had a good day I might add
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Re: Why do you prefer Lure fishing ?
Taffypiker wrote: ↑Wed Jan 12 2022 10:09 -dead zone ....... there still chasing pal just keep casting ..........up until today but was mainly deadbaiting , i have raised a pike on most outing ....jacks mind but who cares.....Monts wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11 2022 19:37 -The only down thing with lure fishing is the dead zone in the depths of winterTaff,
I don't think I've bait fished in 10 years or more now. Love my lure fishing as others have said the hit. Also the last few years I've been mainly fly fishing for all species. The tug even from a small fish through your hands via the line is great as is dry fly fishing.
but you could be having colder weather them me pal ..which does slow things down a bit
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Re: Why do you prefer Lure fishing ?
Deadbeating can be very boring I Aalways bring my lure rod as well .
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Re: Why do you prefer Lure fishing ?
they've evolved to ambush prey. you can tell this just by the looks of them. yes you can get them to scavenge off the bottom but only sometimes and it's not as exciting I'd say. A bit like fishing for barbel on creature lures; yes it works, but is it the best way?
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