Team Anglers Avenue Bait Considerations: “What and why of picking the right bait”

Team Anglers Avenue Spoons: Pros: Size match to baitfish Easy to run Limitless colors Any species of fish Attraction “To the bait” Any time of year Cons: Low vibration Small profile Go “out of tune” Common Scenarios:

Team Anglers Avenue Plugs: Pros: Erratic Action Often Rattle (vibration) Speed tolerant Attraction “to bait” Trigger baits High hookup % Big Fish Cons: Small profile Seasonal nature Catch limited species Common Scenarios

Team Anglers Avenue Flasher or Dodger/Fly: Pros: Visual Attraction Wide color selection Customizable options Large Profile Cons: Special Equipment Particular Rods Attraction away from bait Relative cost Common Scenarios:

Team Anglers Avenue Meat Rigs: Pros: Visual Attraction Wide color selection Customizable options Large Profile Scent! Cons: Special Equipment Attraction away from bait Fish-Specific Relative cost Tuning Common Scenarios:

Team Anglers Avenue Crankbaits: Pros: Dive Vibration Attraction “to bait” Array of colors All species Cons: Need to “tune” Small Hooks Small profile Fragile Common Scenarios:

Team Anglers Avenue Recap: Important things to consider: Profile Visual Attraction To Hook? Vibration? Durability Targeted Species? Cost Color options Speed tolerance Match the hatch? Seasonal bait?