What is better to use, fake lure or live bait?
I feel that I catch more fish with fake bait, but i hear that you can catch larger fish with real bait
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Each has it's own time and place for success in you fishing arsenal.Fake bait gives u the chance for working the lure or presenting the lure with action needed to induce strikes.Or at times little or no movement of the bait at all! In all you are in control of the lure!But many large fish will take a lure also so dont give up on the idea of lures for large fish.
Live bait is a natural thing and gives natural stimuli which can aide in taking fish and yes sometimes bigger fish.I have found my catch rate with live bait is better with live bait than with fake bait 10 to 1!
There is no fake bait made out there that is better than live bait as some manufactureres want you to believe.They push for the market dollar with thier hype of (better than live bait) marketing! Yes you can catch many fish on lures and at the proper time of use of these they will catch many fish.With a lure you can cover lots of water and gives you the chance to present your bait to many fish.
Were as with fishing live bait it is more of a sit and wait game.I have been in the industry for over 20 years and I use both types of baits and will continue to use both because they both have thier uses.I have caught many largemouth bass up to and over 10 lbs using live shiners or live bait!I have not caught as many on lures that size in the same waters but I have caught a few and I will still use my lures too.Thess are my own personal thoughts and practises not everyones by far!
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It depends on the fish. If they are hungry and biting, they'll go for anything. Just try whatever you want and what works best for you.What are some of the best buck knives?
bothIf your fish are too small, move up to a bigger lure. If you are catch and release, you must use artificial. If you catch a fish with live bait and release it, they will not take that food again and may starve. At least that's what they say.
You can keep moving and cover more water and show your lure to more fish than sitting in one place with live bait. The more fish that see your lure/bait the better chance you have of finding a fish that is hungry or will just hit your lure just because he is in a bad mood. I have hopped a lot of rocks in my day and caught a lot of fish with method.
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It really depends on the fish and the situation. At times bait will get bit while lures are ignored; at other times (not so common) the reverse is true. Most of the time either will work, and how well you do depends on how you present whatever you're using.In general, if you want to catch more fish, you should know how to use both and be willing to try either, depending on what you're after and what's working.
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With Largemouth Bass your statement is very true . If I am going after the biggest bass in a lake I use a 10 inch golden shiner (or bigger), no other lure can compare to that for large bass ,Atleast where I live here in FL.Like you say I might not catch the numbers that you can catch off artificials , but with shiners the average weight of bass caught is 5 pounds and bigger
Depends on the fish, the time of day, current, water temp, clearity of the water, but most of all it depends on what you feel like doing. If your a person that likes to be constantly active and doing something than a lure is right for you. If you just want to get out and relax and see what comes along bait is best.
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There is no definitive answer. Sometimes lures will outfish live bait, sometimes not. The thing is that fish react differently to each situation. When they are on the nest or spawning, bass will hit almost anything to protect their nests. When they're pickier, live bait may work better.If a tree falls in the woods, should I have gone fishing instead of camping?
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When Are Artificial LuresA Better Choice ?
by Fish Chris
By now most of the visitors to this site, probably know how I love livebait fishing. However, there are a number of conditions when artificial lures might just be a better choice. The following is an outline of some, but not necessarily all, of those conditions.
Stained water...
In stained or murky water, bass tend to rely less on site, and more on feel and smell. In these conditions, a bass can't afford to be as finicky. Just as the basses field of view is lessened, so is its opportunity to feed. If a meal comes within range, a bass must feed while it has the chance. It is also possible to cover much more water with artificials. And since bass tend not to move around as much in murky water, this can be a big plus. Also, most artificials (even a plastic worm, when worked aggressively) tend to put off more sound and vibration, than the real thing, which can help a bass to zero in on its prey. Finally, since the biggest attraction of live bait is visual, murky water tends to negate its positive effects.
Night time...
For many of the same reasons listed for murky water, artificials tend to be more effective at night. But also, bass are less wary at night and definitely make a lot more "mistakes" about what to feed on. I firmly believe that if an angler wants to catch big bass consistently, and feels that he has to do it on artificials, night time is probably the best time.
Moving water...
Bass in moving water, such as rivers or sloughs (ie. Ca. delta), tend to feed more out of spontaneuos reaction. I believe this is because, in many cases, their food source is constantly moving. If baitfish happen to come by, a bass had better eat while it's there. Because that meal could be miles away in a short period of time.
The trout eaters...
Most bass anglers now days have probably heard about the trophy bass / planter trout
connection. There is no doubt about it... big bass eat planter trout ! Of course, fishing with a live trout for bait is "very illegal". Besides that, I'm not sure an angler could get the real thing, to go where he wanted it to, or do what he wanted it to. So what's the logical alternative? Large trout pattern lures. There are a number of these lures available on the market today. However, in my opinion, the best one for the job, is the Castaic Trout. Not only are they very realistic in appearance, but also they have a swimming motion which is virtually the same as the real thing.
The spawn...
During the height of the spawn, bass do not rate feeding as a high priority. Now they are thinking about making babies, and protecting the nest. At this time, any foreign item which intrudes the nest, stands a good chance of being attacked. However, it is usually the smaller male, which does the large part of the defending duties. Females tend to be much less aggressive. Since feeding is not the motivation at this time, whether or not your offering is real, seems to be of little consequence. During this period, the number one threat to a nest, in most regions, is the bluegill. So then, it stands to reason that an artificial bluegill can be a very effective lure.
Here is a technique which has been effective for me in the last couple of years. I rig a baby Castaic Bluegill, with a sliding worm weight on the line. Usually 3/8 to 1/2 ounce. You can remove the bill with a pair of dikes, and then maybe file it down a little. This makes it easier to control, and since your not swimming it anyway, does not hurt its effectiveness. Make a cast past a nest and let it sink. Then hop it along until it gets to the nest. At this point, try to leave it in the strike zone as long as possible, twitching and popping it, without actually covering much distance. Also throw in some long pauses.
Remember, if you do manage to catch a bass off of a bed, it is particularly important to get that bass back into the water as fast as possible, so that it can get back to its job of protecting the nest.
Finally, the best time to use an artificial is "when they are working !" I guess it's in the nature of fishing, but not always is there a logical explanation as to why a particular lure has been so effective. With that said, keep your ears open. If you hear about a lure which has been doing it, go on and give it a shot, and if it works, make sure you let me know.
Good fishin' to ya'
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This is a tough question because it is one that is based on matter of opinions. It does NOT depend on the fish or the size of it.
Live bait is great because it is real food. When bluegill/sunfish, perch, and crappie fishing, live bait seems to excell for me. I haven't caught a bass or pike on live bait though. This could be because i dont use it as often as fake. I believe that fake bait excells when going for bass and pike. Catching Bigger fish does not nessisarily mean you need to use real bait or fake.
On the other hand, there is what JCJ and Exert are talking about. Gulp is great. no doubt about that. Not sure if you can call it real or fake but it really excells...all the time
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I have caught both on both types of baits real and fake use them all and enjoy!More Questions & Answers...