Fishing Lure Types

Spoons

Spoons are considered one of the most simple lures. They got their name because they look sort of like a spoon. Their swimming action looks like a bait fish, a wobbling and flickering movement. Spoons are an easy lure for a beginner to use and are usually very affordable.

Spinners

A spinner consists of one or more blades that are attached to a spindle or swivel of some type. This creates a rotating action when being retrieved that gives off flashes of  light that simulate the action and look of a bait fish’s movements and scales.

While this lure is flexible it also takes some practice to use well. Once you get the hang of it you can get a feel for the retrieval depth by time period you leave before starting a retrieve. You can also alter the speed of the retrieve to control how the blade revolves around the spindle or swivel.

Soft Baits

These baits are made from a type of soft plastic that’s usually scented and comes in a variety of sizes, shapes, forms and colors. They can be weighted down either directly on the lure or in front of the lure or can be fished without any weight at all.

Suspending Lures

These lures have a neutral buoyancy so you can easily estimate the depth that the lure drop to in the water. It will then be suspended to that depth. This type of lure is perfect for pursuing your fish hidden near the banks, weed beds, rocks or other underwater structures. Giving a light yank to the lure when it’s in the right position will result in a lifelife movement that fish can’t resist.

Surface Lures

These lures, as the name implies, float on the surface of the water. Since you can often see the fish take the bait they’re one of the most exciting lures to use, particularly for large mouth bass fishing.

Diving Lures

These lures can dive to a particular depth, either just under the surface to up to about 20 feet, and simulate the swimming action of a bait fish or other water creature. The diving depth is determined by the combination of the shape of the body and the vanes on the lure. The shorter the angle is in relation to the body the deeper the lure can dive.