Page 26 - ODUNovAndDec2018

For the terminal portion of the presentation, this essentially meant using unique designs the fish hadn’t

likely seen before. Downsizing and changing
color played roles too, but lure style
consistently trumped other
variables. The presentation
also needed to be heavy
enough to control yet offer
a desirable blend of fish
attracting qualities with

minimal movement.

I had particularly good results with two lures meeting these criteria: HT’s
Marmooska Dancer, a very controllable, non-twist, low-profile bullet shaped
tungsten design with a minute dancing action; and Snyder Lures’ size 10 Big Shaker
Spoon, a versatile little bait featuring two nested, hammered blades of contrasting

colors combined with a pair of tiny flippers attached via split rings at top and bottom.

Both relatively small-profile baits were heavy enough to drop down efficiently, and
with just a hint of movement, provided an outstanding balance of subtle, fish-
attracting motion, flash and vibration.

MAKING SCENTS

A trace of natural scent was also important. When fish are “skeptical,” everything
must appeal to all of the fish’s senses—especially when dealing with older, larger,