Octopus fishing lure

Octopus, a soft bait for freshwater predators

As mentioned above, octopus soft lures are designed to imitate an 8-armed mollusc. In freshwater, it's hard to come across this type of specimen. However, their effectiveness is not in doubt. The many legs with which octopuses are equipped emit numerous vibrations. These vibrations are very different from those usually heard from carnivores.

This type of soft lure is also used in weight paddle rigs. The weight paddle rig, very popular with pikeperch and pike anglers, can be accessorised with an octopus to optimise its attractiveness. Octopuses are also used when fishing for catfish, a fish that is very sensitive to vibrations.

Catfish, octopus lovers

Among the fish likely to fall under the spell of octopus soft lures is the catfish. This large, almost blind carnivore is very fond of this type of soft bait. They are often used as teasers on worm fishing rigs. Their role as a teaser clearly highlights the qualities of the octopus.

The presence in the water of this soft bait is easily spotted by predators in addition to the vibrations it generates with its many legs. It is very popular for catfish fishing in heavily fished spots thanks to its effectiveness on fussy fish.

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