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