Bass Fishing Lures – Realism Is A Key To Success

Bass Fishing Lures – Realism Is A Key To Success

When it comes to choosing a bass fishing lure, it seems to me that realism is the key.  Bass fishing lures come it what seems like every shape and size, and the color combination seem almost endless.  It seems as if lure manufacturers have gotten a bit out of hand with all of this, because at the end of the day, the lure that looks the most like what the fishes prey is will work the best.

Fishing lures were originally designed to mimic a bait fish (or other food source), with the express purpose of catching a fish.  But it seems to me that the original concept has gotten a bit out of hand.  If you go into a tackle shop today, there are more bass fishing lure choices available than can be found at a 'build your own' ice cream sundae store.

The problem, as I see it, is that most bass fishing lures are designed to "sell the fisherman", rather than how realistic the lure actually appears underwater.  This is a problem, and the anglers' best line of defense is to not buy into the hype.  The packaging on many bass fishing lures out there is over the top, to say the least.

That's why it's important, as a consumer, to stick with two criteria when looking for a new bass fishing lure.  Number one stick with a quality manufacturer, and number two, unless the manufacturer can show you what the lure will look like in the water, be wary.  Some manufacturers will even offer you "money back guarantees" if their lures don't perform as you think they should.

We all know that companies like Rapala and Bill Lewis make quality bass fishing lures, and anything that you buy from them will be a good choice.  There are also companies that have quality bass fishing lures, and show you exactly what they look like under the water (through the use of video).  See example of these fishing lures.  These fishing lures, the ones where the manufacturer shows you how they perform, are as realistic as can be found anywhere.

The bottom line is that when it comes to bass fishing lures, realism is the key.  We want our lures to look as much like a real bait fish as possible.  Many soft plastics that have been impregnated with fish catching scents, such as the Slam line of soft baits, are very realistic.  The more real out lure appears to the fish, the more success we will have.