1. Artificial Lures

2. Why do fish bite artificial lures?
Hunger
Anger
Competition
Killer Instinct
Curiosity
Reflex
Feeding Frenzy

3. Basic Lure Types
Floating
Sinking
Suspending
Neutral Buoyancy

4. Specific Types of Freshwater Lures

5. Jigs
Many colors
Usually smaller
Quick “tugs” on pole causes action

6. Spinner bait Makes bubbles that create sound Flashing attracts fish
Reeling them in causes action, no pull necessary

7. Buzz bait
Makes lots of noise
Look like food
Reeling causes action

8. Crank bait Look like baitfish Suspending
Wobble or dive to attract fish
Various colors and sizes

9. Top water lure
Floating lure
Splashes or wobbles making noise

10. Spoons Sturdy construction Very reliable Small ones for pan fish
Look like injured fish

11. Flies
Fly fishing
On top of the water
Imitate insects

12. Fake Fish
Imitate baitfish
Suspending or sinking
Many sizes and colors

13. Fake Worms
Imitate worms
Can be colored and/or scented
Very durable

14. Other Fakes
Lizards
Frogs
Crawfish