There is no such thing as a fish-specific species. Generally, you try to use a lure of a certain size, color, and madeye lures all action to entice the species you are trying to catch. However, I have caught blue-gills on bass baits.
I have even had large pike attack other fish I've already vennon hooks. Basically, color pattern and size are what determines the species, not the lure type. By selecting the correct size, any type of lure can be effective on all species.
Nobody knows for sure what a fish wants on any given day- that's why there are so many types, sizes, and colors of lures. My advice is start with a lure you think might be right and keep changing lures until the fish tell you what they want! Otherwise, you may wind up scratching your head and imbibing a wee bit too much of your favorite beverage.
Size
As a general rule of thumb, most anglers choose lures for size, color, and other considerations based upon the size and disposition of the fish they wish to catch. As you look over this information, realize it is a guideline only, I want to give you a starting point when you choose to build a lure for a specific type of fish, but as with everything, there are always exceptions to any so-called rule.
The chart at right shows you approximate measurements for the lure body by species and extra hardware. For example, if you want to make a plain-old small mouth bass lure, you should create or select a lure body between 1 to 3" (25 to 76mm) long.
A good way to judge your lure size selection is to observe how the fish took the lure. If a fish has swallowed the entire lure getting it out of his face, you may want to get a bigger lure or at the very least, bigger hooks. Likewise, if fish are hitting your lure but not becoming hooked, you may wish to reduce the size of the lure of the hooks.
Color
Color patterns are mostly regional. While there are general guidelines, each region has peculiarities unique to the area and water. I know that sounds like a cop out, but its is true. Generally, colors such as gold, silver, red, and orange are good places to start. You will usually have to add some regional pattern-surprisingly, "mindless" predators can be pretty picky. Generally speaking, colors should be relative to the bait in any given body of water. Use that as a starting point and add bells and whistles from there.
Fly rod baits
The size of fly rod lures are a matter of weight restrictions if it is going to actually be cast. As with regular flies, you may have to rely on sinking tips, or the like, if you need the lure to submerge. Normally you will need to keep a wooden fly rod lure to 3"(76mm) maximum; 1 to 2"(25 to 51mm) is best.
Saltwater Lures
There are so many variables that a hard and fast rule does not exist. I would highly recommend that when you make a lure you should know the favorite size of lure commonly used by local anglers. The same would apply to color preferences.
Wood
There are several types of wood that make better lures than other due to their density, workability, and a few other factors. My favorite types include SPF construction lumber, dowel rods, and pre-shaped lure bodies. Wood choice is simply a matter of practically. A majority of saltwater game fish have cutting jaws or really hard pointed teeth and other anatomical features that are very hard on lure bodies. Dense wood is the best choice for saltwater lures because it resists damage better. For example, a spruce or poplar dowel is half the weight and about one-third to one-half the density of a mahohany dowel.
Freshwater game fish and the appropriate fishing tackle is not nearly as heavy as saltwater fish and tackle, so use heavier weight woods for saltwater and medium weight woods for freshwater. For the purpose of fishing lure for sale, equate the weight of wood with its density. If it is heavy, then it is also dense. Use the heavy wood for freshwater fish (except Northern pike and muskies).
SPF construction lumber:- Those three words are medium density, meaning they are easily, accept paint well, and are durable. The woods are not too heavy, so they don't hurt the rod or wrist. They also are not too light, so they cast into the wind and float consistently well, and fish can't chew them up in just a few bites. SPF lumber can be found as 2by 4s up to 2 by 10s or even 1 by2s. You can obtain this wood from construction sites, roof truss plants, and large lumber stores.
All three species are excellent for lures, but there are minor differences you should be aware of. You can easily differentiate spruce from pine and fir, because it is noticeably lighter in weight and usually lighter in color. The pine will have less prominent grain showing than will the fir, but this is not always the case. For The purposes of making lures, pine and fir are considered the same.
Dowels are a great source for lure wood.
The third source of wood is to buy rough-shaped wooden lure bodies from a tackle supplier.
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I have even had large pike attack other fish I've already vennon hooks. Basically, color pattern and size are what determines the species, not the lure type. By selecting the correct size, any type of lure can be effective on all species.
Nobody knows for sure what a fish wants on any given day- that's why there are so many types, sizes, and colors of lures. My advice is start with a lure you think might be right and keep changing lures until the fish tell you what they want! Otherwise, you may wind up scratching your head and imbibing a wee bit too much of your favorite beverage.
Size
As a general rule of thumb, most anglers choose lures for size, color, and other considerations based upon the size and disposition of the fish they wish to catch. As you look over this information, realize it is a guideline only, I want to give you a starting point when you choose to build a lure for a specific type of fish, but as with everything, there are always exceptions to any so-called rule.
The chart at right shows you approximate measurements for the lure body by species and extra hardware. For example, if you want to make a plain-old small mouth bass lure, you should create or select a lure body between 1 to 3" (25 to 76mm) long.
A good way to judge your lure size selection is to observe how the fish took the lure. If a fish has swallowed the entire lure getting it out of his face, you may want to get a bigger lure or at the very least, bigger hooks. Likewise, if fish are hitting your lure but not becoming hooked, you may wish to reduce the size of the lure of the hooks.
Color
Color patterns are mostly regional. While there are general guidelines, each region has peculiarities unique to the area and water. I know that sounds like a cop out, but its is true. Generally, colors such as gold, silver, red, and orange are good places to start. You will usually have to add some regional pattern-surprisingly, "mindless" predators can be pretty picky. Generally speaking, colors should be relative to the bait in any given body of water. Use that as a starting point and add bells and whistles from there.
Fly rod baits
The size of fly rod lures are a matter of weight restrictions if it is going to actually be cast. As with regular flies, you may have to rely on sinking tips, or the like, if you need the lure to submerge. Normally you will need to keep a wooden fly rod lure to 3"(76mm) maximum; 1 to 2"(25 to 51mm) is best.
Saltwater Lures
There are so many variables that a hard and fast rule does not exist. I would highly recommend that when you make a lure you should know the favorite size of lure commonly used by local anglers. The same would apply to color preferences.
Wood
There are several types of wood that make better lures than other due to their density, workability, and a few other factors. My favorite types include SPF construction lumber, dowel rods, and pre-shaped lure bodies. Wood choice is simply a matter of practically. A majority of saltwater game fish have cutting jaws or really hard pointed teeth and other anatomical features that are very hard on lure bodies. Dense wood is the best choice for saltwater lures because it resists damage better. For example, a spruce or poplar dowel is half the weight and about one-third to one-half the density of a mahohany dowel.
Freshwater game fish and the appropriate fishing tackle is not nearly as heavy as saltwater fish and tackle, so use heavier weight woods for saltwater and medium weight woods for freshwater. For the purpose of fishing lure for sale, equate the weight of wood with its density. If it is heavy, then it is also dense. Use the heavy wood for freshwater fish (except Northern pike and muskies).
SPF construction lumber:- Those three words are medium density, meaning they are easily, accept paint well, and are durable. The woods are not too heavy, so they don't hurt the rod or wrist. They also are not too light, so they cast into the wind and float consistently well, and fish can't chew them up in just a few bites. SPF lumber can be found as 2by 4s up to 2 by 10s or even 1 by2s. You can obtain this wood from construction sites, roof truss plants, and large lumber stores.
All three species are excellent for lures, but there are minor differences you should be aware of. You can easily differentiate spruce from pine and fir, because it is noticeably lighter in weight and usually lighter in color. The pine will have less prominent grain showing than will the fir, but this is not always the case. For The purposes of making lures, pine and fir are considered the same.
Dowels are a great source for lure wood.
The third source of wood is to buy rough-shaped wooden lure bodies from a tackle supplier.
Read about the A Fishing Soft Plastic Lure Categories
Author - Lure HQ
Website - http://lurehq.com.au/