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Knowing how to do a good assembly for your hard bait is necessary for your lure to be able to swim effectively. Bottom line used, the weight and the size of the hooks (if you change it), whether or not to use a staple, a swivel, a ring split or the type of knot can influence the swimming of your lure. There are a few rules to follow to properly set up your hard lure.
Like a soft bait, the hard bait can be used alone or with a few accessories to increase its efficiency or adapt it to a specific environment, here are our tips !
The bottom lines
Whether you fish from the shore or on a boat, a bottom line is essential for freshwater predator fishing, especially for the pike. Most often, one chooses the diameter of their fishing line and the material used based on their needs abrasion resistance and to the teeth of pikes. However, this is not the only parameter to consider for effective fishing. Depending on the size of your artificial bait, the diameter of the line must be adapted.
Fluorocarbon
Indeed, it is not recommended to use a bottom line in fluorocarbon of 80/100 to set up a hard bait to be 12cm. However, the fluorocarbon will be better able to withstand heavy and large lures. It turns out very discreet underwater despite its large diameter and remains extremely resistant to abrasion. For trout or perch fishing, you can use fluoro with a small diameter, between 18/100 and 25/100.
Nylon
Sometimes criticized for its Elasticity, its flaw sometimes becomes its greatest quality. Nylon is a monofilament highly appreciated for trout fishing. Its elasticity significantly reduces the risk of losing your fish when you are fishing with a spoon or a lure. hard bait. Mounting your crankbait on a nylon leader also allows you to reach a greater depth than with a low-elasticity leader.
Titanium
Not to be confused with steel, the titanium no knots. It is a revolution in the fishing world. It is thin, ultra-resistant and has no knots. no memory foam. It's a great material to set up a light lure, without damaging its swim. Titanium is very resistant to the teeth of pikes. Therefore, it is perfect for animating your perch lures and for using jerk minnows between 9 and 14cm for pike fishing. Despite its price, titanium is much more durable than steel, making it a better value for money.
The knots
Your knot plays an important role in the swim of your hard lure. Indeed, a knot positioned too close to the eyelet may hinder the lure's swimming action. Some knots, like the staple knot or the rapala are specially intended for the use of a hard bait, especially when the latter is not equipped with a ring. split. These 2 types of knot form a loop in which the eyelet of the lure is threaded. This type of knot gives a lot of freedom to your lure. It can thus swim effectively for maximum attractiveness.
Staples, swivels and splits rings
It is often said that nothing beats a good knot when faced with a staple or a swivel. However, this is not always true! Indeed, most vibrating blades require a clip to swim properly. Some trout swimbaits are delivered without. splits rings And sometimes it is necessary to add one of these accessories to allow him to swim.
The hooks
We don't always think about it but the Balance Small hard lures are very important. They are even the key to the success of some. trout lures !Trout lures are usually small and quite light, the slightest gram is enough to change their action. Over the life of a minnow or a jerkbait, we may need to change its hooks For better efficiency or to comply with local regulations. So how do you choose the size of single hooks when the pn was equipped with trebles ?
This table should help you:
Increase the efficiency of your swimbaits with these tips
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Accessorizing your artificial bait can increase its effectiveness and durability and versatility. Here are some tips for a successful outing:
Teaser montage
Similar to the machine gun fishing practiced at sea, consisting of a jig and several hooks with feathers, the teaser assembly consists of using a small soft bait mounted on a single hook followed by a larger lure. imitates a hunt. Most often, a crank or a vibrating blade is used. But it is entirely possible to use a surface lure like a popper or stickbait to mimic a surface hunt. This is a great technique for fishing for perch, predators that hunt in schools and therefore their instinct pushes them to hunt if one of them is hunting.
WARNING: To use this technique, make sure to remove a hook from your lure in order to comply with the French national regulation that only allows 2 hooks at a time.
Clip-on weights
All hard baits have a swimming depth Assigned according to their density, length, and the shape of their bib. To fish faster or deeper, some of these lures can be equipped with a clip-on weight. This type of weight is used on swimbaits to fish for pike more quickly or to explore a deeper layer of water, as close as possible to the weeds.
The pallets
The pallets They can also be added to increase the visual attractiveness of the lure. The palette can be attached with a ring. split at the back. Moreover, VMC has developed a product that combines 2 features: the 7548 BD Bladed Hybrid Triple Hook. This triple hook has the advantage of being equipped with a blade in its center to attract the attention of predators. Several sizes are available so that you can make the ideal choice for your lure.
In summary,
Several elements make up a good presentation and action :
- the bottom line used,
- the accessories: rings, swivels, clips, blades, clip-on weights...
- the type of knot
- single, triple hooks and their different sizes
Make sure to choose them according to your lure, its length, and the fish it targets! Find all these elements on our website and enjoy shipping within 24 hours.
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