Lures As I have often said, there is no better way to learn about a species of fish, than to chase it with lures. Selecting lures is half of the fun. Much like walking into your first lolly shop as a kid. The colours and varieties available will be mind boggling at first, but by reading up and asking about them you'll soon find out what you need. These are the simplest to use and most economical.
Plastics come in two parts.
A lead head that is moulded around a special type of hook and secondly, a soft plastic tail. Lead heads come in a variety of worm and insect like forms, plus an array of colours. It should be retrieved with a slow, lifting motion. The tip of the rod is raised to make the lure come up off the bottom. A slow retrieve will make the lure move forward and sink at the same time.