Get To Know The Most Popular Lures, How To Use Them
If you do research on plug fishing, you’ll find all about old lures like the Heddon Lucky 13, Creek Chub Pikie Minnow and other classics of the genre.
Which came first is a matter of debate that goes on still. Basically, they started out as carved-wood replicas of baitfish and were created primarily for freshwater bass fishing.
There’s a famous story of James Heddon whittling on a piece of wood, tossing it in the water when he was done, and watching as a bass came up and swallowed it. This may or may not be actual fact, but the point remains that carved-wood fishing lures have caught a lot of fish over the years.
Today your plugs are more than likely made of molded plastic, tested in a tank at a research lab, and can do everything from dance on the surface to dive down more than 30 feet deep. Let’s take a look at popular plugs used for inshore fishing on our coast and how we fish them.
You may be interested
Choosing the Right Line for Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing
Tim Wilson - April 1, 2026When it comes to light tackle saltwater fishing, few decisions are more important than the line you choose. It’s your direct connection to the fish, and in…
Why a Sea Tow Membership Matters
Tim Wilson - April 1, 2026I’ve run those yellow boats, not idling around either, but wide open, throttles down, heading toward someone’s bad day. Because that’s what it nearly always was. Nobody…
A Day That Means More Than Fishing
Tim Wilson - March 31, 2026I have had the privilege of going to many places and doing many things that would envy most people. I played professional golf against some of America's…
