What is a hard bait stickbait?
An excellent surface lure, stickbaits are just as effective in the sea as in freshwater. Their main action lies in the fact that they float on the surface of the water like a walking dog. Carnivores are crazy about these swimming fish. You'll find models in almost every size and available in a wide range of colours. You'll be particularly interested in perch, black bass or pike for freshwater, and sea bass for light sea fishing.
How do I choose a stickbait?
Stickbaits are available from a wide range of brands all over the world, with varying degrees of success. There are many aspects to consider when choosing your stickbait. There are two different styles of stickbait, one with just the head sticking out, perfect for still water fishing; the other with the head above the water and a larger float for more active action in windier or rougher fishing conditions.
Colour can also play an important part in the success of your fishing. We often look at the part that we, the anglers, see, the back. But don't forget that the stickbait is a surface lure that will almost never put its back in the water. So it's very important to take a good look at the belly of your lure before you buy, because it will always be a floating lure.
How do you animate a stickbait?
The main way to animate this style of lure is with short strokes of the rod tip. This gives the stickbait an action called Walking the dog, which gives it a zig-zag swimming action. You will tend to repeat these strokes quickly when looking for black bass or perch, while you will reduce the frequency when looking for pike. The more technical among you can also have fun passing the stickbait under the film of water to wake up predators that may not have come to the surface of the water.
Various shapes of swimming fish for successful fishing
We also offer other varieties of swimming fish, such as Propbaits, Lipless minnows and Swimbaits. These lures are adapted to different fishing techniques and allow you to catch a variety of species. The Popper, for example, is highly effective for black bass, pike and sea bass. Crankbaits, which are characterised by their ability to free themselves from obstacles without snagging, are widely used to catch pike-perch and perch.
You'll also find swimming fish that look like insects and are very effective for trout fishing. You're sure to find the hard bait lure you're looking for in our catalogue of fishing products from a wide range of brands!
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