Most amateur fishermen have at least 1 fishy-looking fake bait in their bag. These baits are called rapala. These baits are not baits that are produced just to look like fish, that float in the water by wagging their tails. Many of them are specially produced and adjusted to create the feeling of injured fish trying to escape.
This type of bait has different features that distinguish it from each other. For example, the material from which freshwater baits are produced is not suitable for saltwater. That's why you should pay attention to the environment in which you will use rapala. Rapala is sold in many different colors and types. However, due to the fact that amateur fishermen in Turkey buy materials by taking tips from each other, this issue is not paid attention to.
The type of fish to be caught in the use of these baits is also very important. For example, bluefish is a combative fish, so the rapala you will use should be interesting. Perch, on the other hand, protects its area, does not care about the size of the fish it will attack, and uses only sound and movement. It is a fish that you may be interested in.
Another important issue is the depth of the target fish you will hunt. For example, if your goal is to catch a bottom fish, using a bait from the surface will reduce your chances of catching fish. For this reason, you should first know the types and characteristics of rapala.
Fake Bait Types
1. Surface Bait
As the name suggests, this type of bait moves on the water regardless of the speed of the fishing line. It is generally used for perch fishing in our country. The way this bait works depends on the type you want to use. For example, the purpose of the bait called popper, which has a blunt head, is to spray water while pulling the fishing line. For this reason, you should hit the cane quickly while winding the reel. Another type is spook type baits. This bait moves along the water by zigzagging left and right and attracts the target fish with the sound of the beads inside. You should wind your reel at an appropriate speed that will allow the bait to create movement.
2. Medium Water Feeds
The difference of this type of rapalan is its beak, which enables it to travel at a certain depth. You can also make it reach deeper by adding lead in front of it. While pulling the fishing line, a medium speed winding with very intermittent and not hard rod strokes ensures the proper movement of this bait.
3. Deep Water Feeds
The difference of these baits from the middle water rapala is the size of its beak. This beak is specially produced so that the bait can go deeper. It is more useful for boat fishing, as it is possible to get stuck on the bottom during use from the shore.
Choosing fake rapala baits from brands you trust in quality ensures longevity. In addition, if you do not wash the rapala you use in the sea with fresh water, it may lose its properties after a while.
