The CarnaFish lure encyclopedia
Real lures, real technique: how each one swims, at what depth, and when to tie it on. Pick a species to start.
Pike
Storm WildEye Swim Shad: when realism unlocks a wary pike
The Storm WildEye Swim Shad relies on deep realism rather than vibration. Sizes, rigging and retrieve for pressured, educated pike.
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Pike
Illex Squad Shad 65: the shad that fishes every depth
How the Illex Squad Shad 65 swims, rigs and fishes for pike and zander — running depth, jighead weight and colour choice, no fluff.
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Trout
Mepps Black Fury: the polka-dot spinner that fishes trout and perch
Sizing, dressing and colour choice for the Mepps Black Fury, an iconic inline spinner for river trout and canal perch.
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Perch
Reins Bubbling Shaker: the slim worm that makes perch shake for real
Why the Reins Bubbling Shaker vibrates better than most drop shot worms, with the right weight and rod setup for perch.
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Bass
Z-Man ChatterBait Jack Hammer: the chatterbait that settled the debate
The Z-Man Jack Hammer, the modern chatterbait reference — rigging, trailer choice, retrieve and colours for bass and pike.
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Bass
Gunki Bull Frog 100: the soft frog for finessing small ponds
How to fish the Gunki Bull Frog 100, the smallest soft frog in the lineup, Texas-rigged weedless over ponds and canals holding bass.
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Perch
Fiiish Black Minnow N°2: the saltwater system that won over zander
How the Fiiish Black Minnow N°2's soft body and interchangeable jighead system works for perch and zander. Rigging and retrieve, fully explained.
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Bass
Sebile Stick Shadd: three ways to fish it, from the lake to the coast
Three techniques for the Sebile Stick Shadd sinking/suspending stickbait, from largemouth bass on a lake to sea bass on the coast, plus depth control tips.
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Bass
O.S.P Dolive Shad: the Japanese finesse shad that swims on the fall
Why the O.S.P Dolive Shad's tail kicks on a free fall, and how to fish it on ned rig, weedless Texas or drop shot for bass.
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Bass
Molix RA Shad: the finesse shad with three ways to rig it for zander
Jighead, drop shot or ned rig: how to rig and fish the Molix RA Shad, the scented finesse shad that works as well on zander as it does on bass.
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Perch
Illex RV Bug 1.5: the soft creature bait for perch that barely moves
Drop shot rigging, sight fishing and colour choice for the Illex RV Bug 1.5, the finesse creature bait that triggers perch while staying nearly still.
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Sea bass
Savage Gear 3D Line Thru Sandeel: why the through-line rig lands big bass
How the line-thru system on the Savage Gear 3D Line Thru Sandeel stops a big sea bass using the lure's own weight as leverage to throw the hook.
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Pike
Rapala Original Floater F11: the balsa lure that started it all
The Original Floater F11 descends from the lure Lauri Rapala carved in 1936. Swim, rigging and retrieve of this balsa minnow for pike and trout.
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Perch
Reins Ring Shrimp: the soft shrimp bait that unlocks perch on drop shot
How to rig and work the Reins Ring Shrimp on a drop shot for perch. Size, claw action, colours — the full guide, no fluff.
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Sea bass
Jackson Athlete 14 SS: the Japanese sinking minnow for surfcasting sea bass
How to fish the Jackson Athlete 14 SS, a long-casting sinking minnow built for sea bass from the beach or the rocks — rigging and retrieve.
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Zander
Yum Money Minnow 5 inch: the American swimbait that dominates on zander
Hidden belly slot, weedless rigging and jighead weights for the Yum Money Minnow, from zander in Europe to largemouth bass back home.
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Trout
Panther Martin Classic: the spinner whose whole body spins
Sizing, retrieve speed and riffle tactics for the Panther Martin Classic, a trout inline spinner with a uniquely rotating body.
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Zander
DUO Realis Shad 62DR: the tiny Japanese crankbait that casts a mile
Weight transfer system, running depth and rigging for the DUO Realis Shad 62DR, the finesse crankbait for zander, bass and perch.
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Bass
Berkley PowerBait Power Worm: the worm that put taste to work for anglers
PowerBait's history, Texas and Carolina rigging, and why this scented worm stays in a fish's mouth longer than plain plastic.
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Pike
War Eagle Double Colorado Spinnerbait: the fix for muddy, cluttered water
The War Eagle Double Colorado Spinnerbait fishes where hardbaits fail — muddy water, weed, brush. Rigging, weight and retrieve breakdown.
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Bass
Strike King Rage Craw: the craw that kicks even on a straight retrieve
Rock, wood, weeds: how to match the Strike King Rage Craw's rig to the type of cover — the soft craw whose claws keep kicking on the retrieve.
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Sea bass
Savage Gear Panic Popper: 3 checks before you cast off a jetty
Three quick checks before casting the Savage Gear Panic Popper off a jetty or breakwater, for a popper built to handle big shore-caught sea bass.
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Bass
Rebel Pop-R: the popper that changed topwater bass fishing
Swim, retrieve and colours for the Rebel Pop-R, the legendary popper for bass and perch. How to work its signature "pop" correctly.
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Pike
Molix Glide Bait 130: the jointed swimbait that mimics a wounded pike's S-swim
How to fish the Molix Glide Bait 130, a side-to-side glide swimbait for targeting big pike — rigging and the underwater "walk the dog" technique.
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Sea bass
Westin Sandy Andy: the knife-profile jig for working a deep mooring
From 12 g to over 100 g, how to pick the right Westin Sandy Andy weight for jigging a mooring or rocky point for sea bass depending on depth.
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Catfish
Blue Fox Vibrax size 6: the biggest spinner in the range for catfish
How catfish anglers fish the Blue Fox Vibrax size 6, the biggest spinner in the range, single or tandem-rigged to maximize flash and vibration.
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Zander
Berkley Flicker Shad: the crankbait whose model number tells you the depth
Sizes, running depth and long-line trolling with the Berkley Flicker Shad, the suspending crankbait born from American walleye fishing.
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Bass
Yamamoto Kut Tail Worm: the finesse worm for bass that have seen it all
Ned rig, shaky head and drop shot with the Yamamoto Kut Tail Worm, the cut-tail finesse worm for restarting the bite on pressured bass.
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Pike
Delalande Sandra 12 cm: the lure that outlasted every trend
The Delalande Sandra 12 cm, a French soft-plastic staple since the 1980s. Rigging, jighead weight and retrieve for pike and zander.
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Trout
Smith D-Contact: the heavy crankbait that casts far and accurately for trout
Sizing, inertial glide and pinpoint casting under branches with the Smith D-Contact, a cult Japanese crankbait for trout and perch.
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Trout
Rapala Ultra Light Crank: the mini crankbait for small-stream trout
3.8 cm, 3.5 g, built for ultralight rods — how to fish small-stream trout with Rapala's Ultra Light Crank.
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Bass
Molix Vindex Craw: the soft craw with three ways to rig it
Jig trailer, Texas rig or finesse: how to rig and fish the Molix Vindex Craw, the dual-density soft craw for bass and perch.
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Perch
Illex Diving Chubby 38: the mini crankbait for tight perch and trout spots
Depth, swim and retrieve for the Illex Diving Chubby 38, a 3.8 cm compact crankbait for perch and trout in canals, ponds and small rivers.
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Sea bass
Yo-Zuri 3DB Popper: one popper, sea bass on the coast and bass on the lake
How the Yo-Zuri 3DB Popper crosses over between saltwater sea bass and freshwater largemouth bass, and what actually changes between the two.
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Pike
Gan Craft Jointed Claw: the cult glidebait that started a movement
Gan Craft Jointed Claw explained — origin, sizes, rigging and retrieve for the Japanese jointed glidebait that converted pike and bass anglers alike.
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Catfish
Delalande Sandra 23cm: the French classic gone giant for catfish
Jighead weight, rigging and retrieve for the Delalande Sandra 23cm, the XXL size of the cult French soft lure adapted for catfish.
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Zander
Cotton Cordell Super Spot: the vintage lipless crank that still holds up
Sizes, signature fall and retrieve for the Cotton Cordell Super Spot, one of the very first lipless crankbaits, still effective on zander and bass.
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Bass
Booyah Pad Crasher: the budget frog that pops hard over lily pads
What sets the Booyah Pad Crasher apart from a premium frog, how to work its pop retrieve, and when to reach for something pricier instead.
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Perch
Savage Gear Caviar Spinner: the compact spinner that won't twist your line
Design, weight and retrieve for the Savage Gear Caviar Spinner, the anti-twist compact spinner for trout and perch. The complete guide.
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Pike
Mepps Comet: the inline spinner for rough water and current
A wide oval blade, a big flutter — the Mepps Comet is the spinner to tie on in fast or stained current for pike. Sizes and technique.
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Sea bass
Tsunami Talkin' Popper: sound before sight when calling bass from a distance
Why the Tsunami Talkin' Popper's noise carries further than its colour, and how to use it to call sea bass and mackerel in from a rocky point.
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Pike
Savage Gear 3D Hybrid Pike: two tails for two fishing speeds
Savage Gear's 3D Hybrid Pike pairs a hard head with an interchangeable soft tail. Depth, rigging and retrieve for lure-caught pike and catfish.
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Zander
Rapala Rippin' Rap: the lipless crank that casts far and sounds deep fast
Sizes, yo-yo technique and rigging for the Rapala Rippin' Rap, the lipless crankbait that casts long and covers depth fast for zander and perch.
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Pike
DUO Realis Pencil: the walking bait whose knock triggers the strike
Sizes 65 to 130, the double knock system, walking the dog step by step: the complete guide to the DUO Realis Pencil for pike and bass.
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Bass
Molix Sneaky Frog: the soft frog that goes anywhere in heavy weed
How to fish the Molix Sneaky Frog through lily pads and dense weed without snagging, and why delayed hooksets matter.
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Catfish
Fox Rage Pro Shad Loaded 23cm: the big-eyed giant shad for catfish
The Fox Rage Pro Shad Loaded 23cm, a pre-rigged XXL soft shad on a weighted hook, for working open water and bottom for catfish.
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Trout
Acme Kastmaster Flash Tape: the tiny spoon with a hyper-realistic flash
Weight selection, precise casting and retrieve for the Acme Kastmaster Flash Tape, a finesse wobbling spoon with a holographic flash built for river trout.
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Bass
Keitech Fat Swing Impact 4.8": the Japanese shad that swims on its own
ElaZtech plastic, built-in salt, an action that keeps working even at rest — why the Keitech Fat Swing Impact 4.8" is a benchmark for bass and pike.
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Pike
Westin Swim Glidebait: understanding and fishing a glidebait properly
Westin Swim Glidebait explained — sizes, weights, S-curve swim, rigging and retrieve to work big pike water without over-specialised gear.
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Pike
Whopper Plopper 130: the propeller topwater that works on three species
Pike, bass, catfish: how to adjust speed and timing on the River2Sea Whopper Plopper 130, the most versatile propeller topwater around.
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Zander
Reins Fat Rockvibe Shad: the chunky shad that pushes more water
Sizes, salt and shrimp scent, and rigging for the Reins Fat Rockvibe Shad, the thickened version of the Rockvibe Shad for zander and perch in stained water.
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Sea bass
Illex SK-Pop Grande 65: the popper for dawn and dusk sea bass
Popping rhythm, time of day and rock marks to fish the Illex SK-Pop Grande 65 popper well — a field guide to topwater sea bass.
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Perch
Illex Native Spoon: the light wobbler that rescues tiny streams
Weight, swim and colours of the Illex Native Spoon, the light casting spoon built for trout and perch in small streams. The full guide.
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Sea bass
Illex Squad Minnow 95 SP: the suspending jerkbait that nails wary bass
Running depth, stop-and-go technique and accurate casting with the Illex Squad Minnow 95 SP, a compact suspending jerkbait for shore sea bass.
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Bass
Heddon Zara Spook: the lure that invented walk the dog in 1939
History, walk-the-dog technique and the right tackle for the Zara Spook, the classic topwater walking bait for bass and pike.
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Zander
Strike King Red Eyed Shad: the vib that rips through grass clean
How to fish the Strike King Red Eyed Shad, the lipless vibration bait built for ripping through weed and drop-offs, for zander and bass.
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Catfish
Rapala DT20: the deep crankbait for bumping bottom without hanging up
Lip design, bottom contact and tuning for the Rapala DT20, the deep-diving crankbait for pike and night-trolled catfish.
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Pike
Sebile Magic Swimmer 128: the lipless swimbait driven by speed alone
No bill, three jointed segments, a swim controlled entirely by retrieve speed: how to fish the Magic Swimmer 128 for pike and bass.
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Zander
Sakura Xprat Shad: French realism built for zander and perch
Sizes, Texas rigging and retrieves for the Sakura Xprat Shad, the hyper-realistic shad designed with angler Nicolas Bianchini for zander and perch.
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Trout
Blue Fox Vibrax: the spinner that thumps more than it flashes
Weight, speed and colours for the Blue Fox Vibrax, the Finnish inline spinner built for stained water and current. Trout, perch, pike guide.
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Trout
Rapala CountDown: the sinking minnow that sets its depth by the clock
How to use the Rapala CountDown's countdown sink system to dial in a precise running depth for river trout fishing.
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Bass
Megabass Vision 110: the Japanese jerkbait that hangs dead still on the pause
Why the Vision 110 justifies its price tag, and how to twitch and tune it by season for bass.
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Zander
Heddon Sonar: three tie-holes, three lures in one
The Heddon Sonar blade bait changes its swim depending on which tie-hole you use. How to work all three settings for zander and perch.
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Zander
Storm 360GT Searchbait: the rattling shad built to cover water fast
Sizes, internal rattle and retrieve for the Storm 360GT Searchbait, the shad designed to quickly locate zander and perch on an unfamiliar spot.
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Catfish
Sebile Magic Swimmer 228: the giant swimbait for trolling catfish
Trolling, planer boards and drift rigs with the Sebile Magic Swimmer 228 fast sinking — the XXL jointed swimbait for open-water catfish.
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Pike
Salmo Slider: the glidebait that zigzags instead of rolling
S-shaped glide, floating or sinking, which size to pick: the guide to the Salmo Slider, the go-to glidebait for wary pike and bass.
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Pike
Illex Squad Minnow 95SP: the small jerkbait that saves winter sessions
Illex Squad Minnow 95SP breakdown — compact size, depth, rigging and cadence to trigger zander and pike when nothing else is working.
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Sea bass
Fiiish Crazy Sand Eel: how to hit a feeding frenzy while it lasts
How to fish a sea bass or mackerel feeding frenzy with the Fiiish Crazy Sand Eel — fall speed, head weight and reading diving birds.
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Sea bass
Sakura Baïner 105S: the lipless minnow that casts a mile for sea bass
Swim action, lift-and-drop retrieve, casting range and colour choice for the Sakura Baïner 105S, a lipless saltwater minnow built for shore sea bass.
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Trout
Mepps Aglia #3: the spinner that invented modern lure fishing
Weight, retrieve speed and colours for the Mepps Aglia #3, the historic inline spinner for trout, perch and pike. The complete guide.
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Bass
Strike King KVD 1.5 Squarebill: the crankbait built by a champion to hit cover
Why the KVD 1.5 Squarebill deflects off cover instead of hanging up, and how to work it for shallow-water bass.
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Zander
Sébile Vibrato: the vibration bait built by an engineer, not a marketer
A compressed body and a through-wire core — why Patrick Sébile's Vibrato vibrates at any speed, and how to fish it for zander.
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Sea bass
Savage Gear Sandeel V2: the realistic sandeel for sea bass and mackerel
Realism, head weight and retrieve for the Savage Gear Sandeel V2 targeting sea bass and mackerel from shore, and how it differs from a livelier sandeel lure.
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Pike
Bomber Long A: the classic jerkbait that's still catching fish
Twitch, pause, casting or trolling depth: how to fish the Bomber Long A, the historic jerkbait for pike and bass that hasn't needed to change.
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Zander
Berkley Gulp! Alive! Minnow: when scent does the work swimming can't
How to fish the Berkley Gulp! Alive! Minnow, the scent-infused soft plastic, to trigger strikes from tough zander and perch.
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Pike
Williams Wabler: the century-old spoon that fishes pike and trout
Sizing, retrieve speed and spot selection for pike and trout with the Williams Wabler, a cult wobbling spoon with over 100 years of history.
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Catfish
Savage Gear 3D Rad 30cm: the rat lure that fools pike and catfish
Surface or subsurface swim, which ring to clip, and the right gear for pike and catfish with Savage Gear's 30cm 3D Rad rat lure.
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Perch
Keitech Shad Impact 2": the micro-shad that unlocks fussy perch
Size, rigging and retrieve for the Keitech Shad Impact 2" fished finesse-style for perch. Drop shot, micro jigheads, colours — the full guide.
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Zander
Illex Chubby Vib 40: the mini vibration bait for tough zander and perch
40mm, 4.7g, sinking — how to fish the Illex Chubby Vib 40 finesse-style for zander and perch, direct rigging and the lift-and-fall retrieve.
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Bass
Strike King Rage Tail Craw: the soft craw whose claws kick on their own
Flipping, Texas, Carolina and jig-trailer rigging for the Strike King Rage Tail Craw, the go-to soft craw for bass in heavy cover.
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Bass
Norman Deep Little N: the crankbait built to bump bottom
Real running depth, line diameter, and the bottom-contact technique that makes it work — everything on the Norman Deep Little N, bass fishing's classic deep crank.
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Pike
Fox Rage Slick Shad: the quiet shad that wins in clear, pressured water
Sizes, vertical fall and colour choice for the Fox Rage Slick Shad, the low-key shad built for pike and zander in clear or heavily fished water.
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Sea bass
Fiiish Crazy Paddle-Tail: cover a bass beach without overthinking it
Fan-casting technique, head weight and retrieve speed for the Fiiish Crazy Paddle-Tail — how to scan a beach or surf gutter for sea bass fast.
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Pike
DUO Realis Jerkbait 120SP: the fix for zander that follow but don't bite
DUO Realis Jerkbait 120SP breakdown — cadence, depth, rigging and colour choices to turn zander and pike follows into solid takes.
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Sea bass
DUO Tide Minnow Slim: the floating jerkbait that covers the whole beach
Running depth, twitch retrieves, spots and colours for the DUO Tide Minnow Slim, an essential saltwater minnow for shore sea bass fishing.
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Perch
Z-Man TRD (Ned Rig): the tiny lure that saves tough days
How to rig and fish the Z-Man TRD as a Ned Rig for finicky perch and bass. Jighead size, rigging steps, retrieve — the full guide.
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Pike
Yo-Zuri 3DB Jerkbait: the suspending jerkbait for wary predators
90 or 110mm, suspending with a multidirectional flash — how to work the Yo-Zuri 3DB Jerkbait for pike and bass in clear water, rigging and pause timing.
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Bass
Yamamoto Senko 5-inch: the stick worm that invented the modern wacky rig
History, wacky rigging, fall action and colour choice for the Yamamoto Senko 5-inch, the stickbait that changed bass fishing.
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Bass
Molix Compact Blade Jig: the chatterbait with the right thump
Weight, trailer, retrieve speed and stained water: how to fish the Molix Compact Blade Jig, the do-it-all chatterbait for bass and pike.
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Zander
Fox Rage Zander Pro Shad: the high-vibration shad built for stained water
Sizes, Loaded rigging and retrieves for the Fox Rage Zander Pro Shad, the high-vibration shad designed for zander in coloured water.
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Catfish
Berkley Choppo: the prop bait that pulls catfish up at night
How to fish the Berkley Choppo topwater for night catfish and bass — gear, prop mechanics, retrieve rhythm and colour choice.
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Trout
Abu Garcia Toby: the wobbling spoon that fishes trout, perch and bass
Weight selection and S-shaped action for trout, perch and sea bass with the Abu Garcia Toby, the cult wobbling spoon since 1956.
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Pike
Rapala X-Rap Jerkbait 10: the jerkbait that rewrote the rules
Rapala X-Rap Jerkbait 10, 10 cm suspending jerkbait for pike and bass — depth, rigging, cadence and colours. The full breakdown.
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Sea bass
Fiiish Black Minnow N°3: the jighead system that changed sea bass fishing
Shore, Search or Offshore head — how to rig and fish the Fiiish Black Minnow N°3 for sea bass off the rocks and zander in estuaries.
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Bass
Zoom Super Fluke: the soft stickbait that mimics a dying baitfish on top
Weightless rigging, walking action, colour choice and common mistakes with the Zoom Super Fluke, the cult soft topwater bait for bass.
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Zander
Z-Man DieZel MinnowZ: the ElaZtech swimbait that won't tear
How the Z-Man DieZel MinnowZ swims, rigs and holds up for zander, perch and bass — running depth, jighead weight, colour. No fluff.
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Zander
Rapala Shad Rap: the crankbait that never went out of style
SR05, SR07, SR09 — the Shad Rap has fooled zander and bass since 1982. Sizes, running depth, tying knot and colors, no marketing fluff.
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Zander
Keitech Easy Shiner 3": the finesse shad that keeps working dead slow
Material, rigging and jighead weights for the Keitech Easy Shiner 3" — the Japanese finesse shad that keeps kicking even on a near-standstill retrieve.
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Sea bass
DUO Realis Pencil 130 SW: the topwater stickbait for sea bass
Walk-the-dog technique, casting distance, stainless rigging and colour choice for the DUO Realis Pencil 130 SW, a saltwater stickbait for sea bass.
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Bass
Booyah Covert Spinnerbait: choosing the right blade and weight
Colorado, willow or tandem, 3/8 to 1 oz: the full guide to the Booyah Covert Spinnerbait for bass, blade by blade.
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