The ‘best’ lure is always determined by the environment and the conditions, because all lure styles have advantages and disadvantages depending on species, locations and times.

Catch more fish on lures using these tips:

1. Know what natural food source you need to imitate. You can learn this by catching baitfish in your local area to see what local fish feed on.
2. Choose lures that suit the depth of water in which you find baitfish.
3. Match the size, shape and colour of your lures as closely as possible to the natural prey you’re imitating.
4. A popular rule of thumb for lure colour choice is to use natural colours in clean water, and loud or very dark colours in dirty water.
5. Time your trip so you’re casting coincides with a tide change. Be ready and fishing an hour before the tide change and don’t finish until an hour after the change.
6. Try the areas where you found baitfish while doing your homework for Tip 1 (above). Hungry fish know where baitfish live!
7. If you have several bait-holding areas to choose from, cast at those that offer predatory fish the best hiding spots and protection from the current.
8. Use the lightest leader that is practical, considering the size of fish and how much abrasion resistance you’ll need for the area. Lighter leaders equal more strikes.
9. Double-check all your knots!
10. When you find a likely spot, approach it quietly and be persistent with your casting. Take enough time to cover the entire area/structure with your casts.

To make all of the above even easier, try Tsunami Lure's lure recommendations for these common targets: