Artificial bait is often better than live bait from a technical and lifestyle perspective.
Catch-and-release is the rule on many fishing trips. This approach allows anglers to focus on the sport, camaraderie, environment, and other aspects of fishing. To many people, using live bait is contrary to the catch-and-release spirit. At the same time, there is very little dispute that live bait is much more effective than non-live bait, at least in most situations. So, there is a great demand for non-live bait that attracts fish.
At Angler 360, we offer serious options for serious anglers. These options include fishing supplies, such as non-live bait, that maximize your angling experience. We also offer a wide range of rods, reels, and other necessary equipment. Perhaps most importantly, our professionals are always ready, willing, and able to provide advice and technical assistance. We do not just sell fishing equipment. We sell a lifestyle.
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Live bait is effective because most fish do not see well. They are attracted to the odor and movement of live bait. Furthermore, live bait is easy to use and generally more cost-effective. Live bait is also easy to use and typically attracts larger fish.
However, on other levels, artificial bait is superior. Artificial bait is much easier to store. Instead of several nets, a specialized storage container, and other equipment, most artificial bail can be stored in a tackle box. Artificial bait also maximizes time, perhaps the most valuable resource that anglers have. Live bait and its equipment require considerable maintenance and cleaning. So, anglers who use artificial bait spend more time fishing.
Conservation and environmental issues are at the heart of this debate, as mentioned above. Many anglers use dozens of minnows, worms, and other animals without catching a single fish. Meanwhile, the latest artificial lures are made from advanced biodegradable plastics. Additionally, a single piece of equipment may last a year or more.
Kinds of Artificial Bait
Our service makes a difference in this area. A worm is a worm, and a minnow is a minnow. But certain kinds of artificial bait work best in certain situations. For example:
- Plugs: This artificial bait mimics small fish in terms of movement. Some kinds of plugs float near the surface. Other kinds dive deeper underwater. Almost all plugs shimmy, shake, gurgle, splash, and otherwise imitate prey.
- Flies: This artificial bait copies the insects and other prey creatures found in and near trout streams. Lightweight flies include range feathers, fur, thread, tinsel, foam, and other advanced materials.
- Spinners: Much like plugs, spinners dart back and forth to attract the attention of weak-eyed fish that peer through cloudy water. Many spinners add an additional dimension because they vibrate.
Other kinds of artificial bait include crankbait that resembles small fish and, depending on the type, floats or dives. Poppers imitate bugs floating on the surface of the water and, when jerked, make a sound that attracts certain kinds of fish. Spoons resemble teaspoons and imitate a speedy minnow flashing and darting.
Thanks to the space-saving quality mentioned above, most anglers are able to carry more than one kind of lure, so they cover all three zones of the water column (bottom, subsurface, and surface) during a single outing.
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