Things to Consider When Choosing the Right Bait

There are so many types of bait that variety is definitely the spice of life when it comes to the world of bait.

You can visit any tackle store and you will quickly learn there is a multitude of sizes, colors, and types.

To find the best baits does not need to be a daunting experience.

Follow these tips the next time you visit your favorite tackle store. Then you can leave with the right bait.

· Take into account the Size and Color

Decide on the type of fish you are hoping to lure and match the bait to the fish’s prey.

Any baits that are too large can alarm the fish you are trying to catch, and too small baits can be overlooked.

Look for items that mimic the color of the prey. Most things that fish eat are going to have a natural color.

Brightly colored baits can be good in some applications, but you may want to have some baits with muted colors.

· Consider Where You are Going to Fish

Select the location of your favorite fishing hole when choosing the right bait.

Freshwater fish typically respond to both artificial baits and live baits.

The depth where the fish are is another factor. The fish you are trying to lure will either be attracted to bait on top or underneath the surface.

· How Does the Weather Affect Fishing?

The way fish behave is dependent on the weather patterns of any given day.

Fish have good senses about the weather and they react to pressure changes.

The days leading up to a cold front is a good time to fish since the fish will be lethargic after a cold front.

Since cold, cloudy days will change the lighting underneath the surface of the water, darker bait is ideal on overcast days.

On warm, sunny days the water will be clearer, so if there is a cloudless sky is in the forecast, choose a lightly colored bait.

· Which Season is Best for Fishing?

Fishing is a year-round sport. Each seasonal change will affect water temperatures, so make sure to adjust your bait accordingly.

A moving bait can work at any temperature, but colder water will require a slower moving bait.

For warmer waters, a faster-moving bait, like a crankbait, is appropriate.

Faster baits work well in the spring spawning season. The fish are more aggressive during this time, so match your bait to the behavior of the fish.

There is never any guarantee the fish will be biting. That is why they call it fishing not catching!