If you want to catch the big fish, and not get bored doing it, then using a spoon lure is for you. Spoon lures are metal lures that spin in the water. They look almost like a long, narrow spoon without the handle, hence the name spoon lure. They have hooks attached to the bottom part of the lure, the part that is last when moving through the water.
You would use a spoon lure when you are trolling, or when you want to cast and reel. A hot tip that works really well when you're trolling is to let out only a few feet of line, and put the lure next to your motor. You don’t want to be right next to the motor, but you want to be a few feet behind the boat, with your lure in the start of the wake. You should still be able to see the lure, just a few inches below the water’s surface. The sound of your motor, combined with the movement of the spoon lure, is enough to catch fish passing by or hunting for dinner. The kind of fish who are attracted to spoon lures are also the kind to be curious about the noise of your motor. You can actually watch the fish swim up to your lure and take the bait.
If you want to cast and reel, you'll want to find an area with a minimal amount of weeds and rocks, as these lures tend to get caught very easily. Usually you’ll be looking for an area that is deep enough that you can’t see the bottom, but not too deep that the fish won’t be up so close to the surface. You want to cast out usually as far as you can, unless you have something specific in mind, such as a low hanging tree branch that fish like to hang out under. The splash will attract some attention, and the shiny metal will look attractive to nearby fish. If you’re near the shore in a boat, look for flat rock drop offs. Make sure the drop off continues into the water for at least 10 feet or so. You can cast out toward the rock and actually bounce the lure off of the rock into the water. Wait a few seconds before reeling in. This gives the effect of something falling into the water more naturally than a normal cast, causing the fish to show interest.
When using spoon lures, as well as any type of lure, it's important to know what you are fishing for. Some fish, such as Northern Pikes, like to hunt near shallow shorelines, and under overhangs. Bass like to swim in between rock formations. It is important to research the characteristics of each type of fish.
One of the most popular brands of the spoon lure is Daredevil. They make a great, basic spoon lure that is red and white, and quite effective (the shinier, the better). Many lures include some form of shiny rock as well, for added attraction. When your spoon lure is in the water, there will be somewhat of a resistance, and usually a gentle motion. You will be able to see, and feel any change in tension.
Using a spoon lure is one of the more fun ways to fish, and is often successful. If you know how to use a spoon lure, you can catch some really great fish, and have a good time doing it. Use these pointers the next time you’re out looking to catch something big enough to cook, you’ll be happily surprised.
