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Tips for Choosing the Right Lure

We went to the supply store and we want to buy fake bait from a quality brand like Yo-zuri. So, how should we choosing right lure? In previous articles, we emphasized that it is important to determine our target fish. After determining the type of fish, it may be useful to get help from our experienced fishermen friends who have successfully caught this fish.

For example, Yo-zuri Tobimaru Jr. is a widely used fake bait for bluefish. Next comes the Daiwa Princess model lure, which is a more affordable option. For sea bass fishing, the Rapala Skitter Pop model can be considered ideal. The favorites of experienced fishermen are generally tried and tested models. However, sometimes your own knowledge and feelings can also help you.


Now, let's take a look at the model names and color codes of these popular lures:


Rapala

This brand is generally used in boat fishing in our country and the most important models and colors are:

  • Original Floater: Silver (S), Fire Tiger (FT), Rainbow Trout (RT)

    • Sea Bass, Pike, Bluefish, Mackerel


  • Clackin' Rap: Fire Tiger (FT), Clown (CL)

    • Pike, Perch


  • Jointed: Rainbow Trout (RT), Bleeding Perl (BP)

    • Sea Bass, Mahi-mahi, Bluefish


  • Countdown Magnum: Red Head (RH), Fire Tiger (FT)

    • Dentex, Leerfish, Bluefish


  • Husky: Yellow Perch (YP), Shad (SD)

    • Pike, Sea Bass


  • Skitter Pop: Red Head (RH), Mullet (MU)

    • Sea bass


  • Skitter Walk: Silver Mullet (SMU), Red Head (RH)

    • Sea Bass, Pike


  • X-Rap Shad: Fire Tiger (FT), Clown (CL)

    • Pike, Dentex, Bluefish


Yo-Zuri

This brand appeals very well to the fish species found in our country:

  • Crystal Minnow: Red Head (C5), Black Silver (C4)

    • Bluefish, Bonito, Barracuda


  • Crystal Minnow Deep Diver: Red Head (GHRH), Blue Silver (B), Lime Green (LM), Green Back (OK)

    • Dentex, Bluefish, Bonito, Barracuda, Mahi-mahi


  • Banana Boat: Blue Silver (B), Red Head (HRH)

    • Sea bass and all surface caught fish


  • Tobimaru Jr.: Red Head (C5), Green Mackarel (C133), Green Back (C44)

    • Bluefish, Barracuda, Bonito


  • Hardcore Drum: Matte Hot Tiger (MHT)

    • Pike


These are the colors and models we can identify so far. Of course, I will continue to update this list as new information becomes available. Fishing is an endeavor that requires experience and knowledge as well as the right equipment. Therefore, it is important for every fisherman to choose lures based on his own experience and preferences.

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