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Baits & Lures

Fishing lures like hard baits and soft plastics are quite possibly the most important part of your fishing gear. Bait and lures are what will trigger the fish to strike, because they will not just bite at a hook for no reason. At Fin Feather Fur Outfitters our online fishing lure store as the best selection of fishing lures, mostly geared towards bass, but we also have an excellent selection of baits and lures for walleye, bluegill, crappie, trout, pike, musky, steelhead and more!

What To Know About Fishing Lures & Baits

With so many species and so many types of fishing lures it is important to know the right lures you need to make the fish strike. While live bait is great, many times the trip requires artificial baits and lures to trigger that reaction from your target species. Luckily the expert fishing lure team at Fin Feather Fur Outfitters has the answers for everything from swimbaits, soft plastics, hard baits, and more. Sign up for our newsletter to get information about the best deals on fishing lures for sale.

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Types of Fishing Lures

With all the diverse types, sizes, colors, combos, and variations, there are essentially an infinite number of fishing lure types to choose from but here are some of the most common fishing lures.

Top Fishing Lure Brands

There are so many fishing lure brands on the market, however there are a few that stand above the rest with their proven excellence in high-performing baits and lures that bring in big fish.

  • Rapala :

    Rapala may be one of the most iconic and well-known fishing lure brands. Knows for its precise manufacturing, and incredible swimming action, Rapala was names the “best topwater lures ever created” by Field & Stream in 2019 for the Rapala Original Floating Minnow.

  • Berkley :

    Berkley lures are designed to mimic realistic prey in the water, made from high-quality materials, good action, and the iconic Berkley Gulp! Minnow changed the game with scented lures making Berkley a top fishing bait company among anglers.

  • Z-Man :

    Z-Man baits is known for their superior action and long lifespan of their baits due to their proprietary material called ElaZtech, which is incredibly durable and soft helping attract hungry fish.

  • Keitech :

    Keitech is a dominant name in the fishing lure industry, especially when it comes to their swimbait like the Swing Impact Fat. Known for their unique swimming action, versatile performance, and durability Keitech baits are an excellent choice in soft plastics.

  • Bandit :

    Bandit hard baits and crank baits are best known for their durability. Specializing in jerk baits for walleye and other toothy fish, these durable hard baits get the job done in all seasons. The iconic Bandit Walleye Deep changed the game as one of the best fishing lures for walleye.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fishing Lures

  • What Is The Difference Between Baits and Lures? :

    he main difference between baits and lures is that bait is a natural, typically living, option to put on a hook where lures are artificial meant to mimic the living baits. However, there are “artificial baits” which are mostly known as soft plastics, which can be an even more realistic mimicry of live bait than traditional lures.

  • What Bait Attracts The Most Fish? :

    When it comes to the best freshwater baits, you should use worms, minnows, crayfish, leeches, and even crickets. All these live baits have a soft plastic artificial bait counterpart you can use if you don’t want to use live bait.

  • What Is The Most Effective Lure For Fishing? :

    Typically soft plastics are considered highly effective since they can accurately imitate live baits shape and movement, additionally crank baits are seen as very effective as they can work in various water conditions and are very effective at resembling small bait fish.

  • What Are Baits & Lures Made Of? :

    The most common materials used in making fishing lures and baits include plastic, wood, metal, rubber, wood, and even cork. Some more unique lures like flies and rooster tails will use feathers, animal hair, and string.

Pros Of Fishing Lures :

  • Durable & longer use
  • Further and more accurate casting
  • Better for catch and release
  • Easily interchangeable
  • More accurately target specific species

Cons Of Fishing Lures :

  • Lures are generally more expensive than bait
  • You must constantly move them to attract fish
  • There is more skill required in using lures
  • Lures can snag on underwater structures
  • Lures are less effective in cold weather

Talk To Our Fishing Gear & Supplies Team

With infinite options and combinations of fishing lures for sale it is easy to get overwhelmed or unsure of what to use. Luckily at Fin Feather Fur Outfitters we have an expert team of fishing lure experts on hand to answer any questions you may have.

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