Number FiveSHAD soft lure by “Fishhunter”
My favourite thing about this bait is how it swims in the water. It looks so super natural. It also has a scent of something ‘fishy’. My dad bought me this great bait for a treat. He thought it looked so attractive and I agree. So far, I have used it for pike fishing and it helped me to bring home a nice pike. If I was to name one weakness- it’s made out of soft rubber. Pike could easily break it with their super sharp teeth. I was lucky. The pike I caught got the hook stuck in its gum.
Number Four
“Fishhunter” 11grams jointed plug
This is a bait I bought myself, from my own money.
What I like most about this bait is the way it moves in the water. It’s going to be very fish- like. The mid line has a lovely silver shine which looks just like what you’d see on fish in real life. The only reason it’s only my number four is because I haven’t had a chance to use it yet. I think once I do though I will get a bite in no time.
Number Three
“Mikado” Trython Double Spoon 25g
My dad gave me this bait as a present. I was using it and I really liked the way it moves in the water. It sends vibrations through the water that look as if a fish is zooming by. I think salmon, pike, trout and perch will all like it. As far as simple spinners go, this is as good as it gets. I like it a lot but not enough for the top two places...
Number Two
“Savage Gear” 4D Line Thru Trout
You should see the pattern on this baby- it’s so realistic. It was copied from real trout, and it looks just like a trout. It’s a Savage Gear, and they make the very best baits. Savage Gear baits have the best action in the water. And, not only does it look like a real trout (3D), but it also SMELLS like a real trout (4D). You can’t beat that. Despite the joints and some softness it is quite sturdy, too. You would get that bait out of a pike’s mouth no problem. Santa brought me this bait. (Thank you, Santa, if you read this.)
And finally now for my...
Number One
“Savage Gear” Shine Glider, 3D perch jointed plug
As well as being jointed this bad boy has an extra bait which looks like a prawn. Pike, salmon, and trout of all sizes, even ferrox (a very large trout species) would love this. I have already caught three pike on this bait. My dad bought it for me as a Friday treat which is something we get if we behave well all week. We bought it from Ken in Corrib Tackle, at Number 2 Kilkeerin Park in Galway, which is my favourite tackle shop.
All these of my top five baits can work together as a team. You could start with number five, and then work your way up to number one, and eventually you are bound to catch something, hopefully something very big.
