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HummBait Lures

Lure of the Day — Fri, 15 May 2009 20:20:14 +0000

If you’re like me, you like to carry around a few versatile lures that can be used for different types of fishing situations that may come up.

Macks Lure has introduced a new ‘hybrid spinner’ call hummbait. The unique lure is designed to attract fish with noise, vibration & appearance. This lure can be used for several different fishing techniques from casting, to buzzbait or even trolling.

HummBaits comes in three different sizes: 1/4 oz. (Minnow), 3/8 oz. (Smelts), and 1/2 oz. (Shad). Prices range from $3.29 to $3.99. You can pick them up at MacksLure.com or perhaps even find a deal at ebay

The Ins and Outs of Speckle Trout Fishing

Lure of the Day — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 06:11:41 +0000

By Corinne Springdale During the months of May, June, and July, a great many anglers in the Gulf Coast region head to the beach to snare the Speckle Trout. The Speckle Trout is a large trout, silver in color with olive-green tinting. The “speckle” is given by the many small black dots that extend from its dorsal fin down to the tail. Commonly, the Speckle Trout is between 14 to 18 inches long, and weighs between one to three pounds. Its lower jaw is generally more prominent than its upper jaw and its mouth encapsulates two canine teeth. Speckle Trout prefer small crustaceans, shrimp, and small fish for their diets.

What Lures Work for Speckle Trout?

Zara Spook

Cocahoe Minnow

Johnson Spoons

In April, the Speckle Trout move to shallower waters for reproduction and feeding. They will be in large schools at this point in the year. Speckle Trout generally hang out near drop-offs, near the safe haven of deeper waters. They also use any kind of cover, such as bridges, rock piles and even docked boats. A quiet approach is needed so as to not spook the fish, but it is rare that you spot them before they spot you. The best way to hook a Speckle Trout is to wadefish, as a boat makes too much noise. A long cast will keep the distance between you and the fish, making you harder for the fish to detect. Employ slow retrieve tactics to bring your fish in. As a general rule, big trout are a lazy bunch. Use big bait with medium shrimp being the best option as they stay active on the hook a while longer than the larger varieties. Loud surface lures are a good option as well, as the more noise your bait makes, the more trout will be attracted. Once hooked, a great deal of care is needed when handling the Speckle Trout. They are much less tolerant on the catch and release then their redfish counterparts. Wet your hands before handling your catch, and use a de-hooking device if at all possible. Touch them as little as possible to make your release successful. Good luck and good fishing!

Martins Lizzard

Lure of the Day — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:54:17 +0000

I love the workmanship on these old lures, especially the paint and eyes. Circa. 1946 by Jack Martin – Drumright, Okla.

Frantic Minnow Lure

Lure of the Day — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:05:58 +0000

The Frantic Minnow by JLVLures is a shallow top water diver. Don’t be afraid to go after the larger salt-water and fresh-water fish with this lure.

This is a big lure measuring 13 centimeters and weighing in at 16 grams. These are made up in salt water colors as well as freshwater colors. The action is a wiggle action as most top water to shallow lure types in this profile. These paint finishes are super fantastic and priced right.

It comes with Size 1 VMC X-Strong 9650 TR, Red Treble Hooks.

At $3.49 each, they won’t break your bank if you happen to lose one.