Thinking about going through your tackle box and taking stock of what you have in there or starting to put together your first one yet? Either way, for an angler there has been no better time to catch fish – with the number of fishing baits available today, in all shapes and sizes, made to suit whatever conditions you are heading out in, there’s no shortage of choice.
But with all this choice out there it might get a bit overwhelming to keep stock of what are the essentials that you really need. To help you narrow down your choices, we have come up with a list of the top 5 bait essentials your tackle box really needs.
Spinnerbait
Although from their appearance spinnerbaits may not seem like a top choice for an effective bait, they have, however, over time proven to be of the best lures available today. From smaller fishing ponds and lakes to the open ocean, spinnerbaits are suited to fish in all sorts of conditions. Using vibration and rapid movement, the spinnerbait can speed through the water and is a must-have for any angler, beginner or experienced.
Swimbait
Once used almost exclusively by big bass fishermen only, swimbaits have now made their way into almost every angler’s tackle box. They are available in sizes that range all the way from 2 to 12 inches and are great at drawing fish out and helping determine where the bigger bass can be found. Depth and speed are up to an angler’s discretion but fishing these baits slowly will be most effective.
Crankbait
Choosing the best crankbait for your tackle box is no easy task but when you do make up your mind about which one you need, you won’t venture out without it – ever. Crankbaits are designed to mimic a swimming baitfish and can be used on a steady reel or with more jerking movements. You can cover a vast area with these baits and can use them as deep as 35 feet!
Soft Plastic Lures
Soft plastic baits are easy to take anywhere and perfect to use in almost any scenario and any weather. They come in an extensive variety of shapes, sizes and colors and are very effective because of how realistic they look and feel to the fish. Because of this, a bass holds on longer to them compared to other baits, giving an angler great advantage when setting the hook.
Jerkbait
Jerkbaits are yet another highly effective lure that can be used in shallow and deep waters, all year round, although known to be most useful in winter. When fishing using jerkbaits, an angler jerks the rod while reeling the lure in and that creates the actions of a wounded baitfish, which is what brings in your catch closer.
With your tackle box sorted out, all you need now is to pick the perfect day to head out to catch some fish. And if you want to look into fishing boats in West Palm Beach, our passionate crew at Mariner Marine is ready to serve you. Whatever your boating needs are, our services and inventory will not disappoint you!
