Are there any lures available for rods (not fly-fishing rods) that float on the top of the water?
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There are many lures of this type..... just look through the RAPALA Lures & STORM lures catalogue, and you'll find plenty.\nLike all lures they're mainly used for catching predatory fish, such as Pike, Perch & Bass.... see this British article on the subject: http://www.esox.co.uk/new_page_22.htm\n\nIf you really want to learn as much as possible about fishing, I suggest investing in copies of:\nJohn Bailey's Complete Guide to freshwater fishing\nhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1843305674/qid=1148527304/sr=1-15/ref=sr_1_0_15/202-1803687-5659022\n\nThe NEW Encylopedia of Fishing\nhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0751339733/qid=1148527285/sr=1-33/ref=sr_1_2_33/202-1803687-5659022\nand\nJohn Wilson's Fishing Encylopedia\nhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0752219111/qid=1148527363/sr=1-24/ref=sr_1_0_24/202-1803687-5659022
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I simply Googled "hand tied fishing lures" and there are tons of sites!  Here are just 3:\n\nSince 1888, Percy's Fly Fishing Flies has earned a worldwide reputation for producing the highest quality hand tied fishing flies at the absolute lowest prices. Our fly fishing customers not only get bargain pricing, they also get our world renowned quality flies. No one else has the selection of trout flies, the quality of our hand tied flies, or our top notch service.  We have been offering quality discount fishing flies for over a century. Our slogan isn't just hype, it's true...\nHand Tied Lures:  Through a special arrangement, we are proud to be able to offer our customers hand tied lures by Lewis Jones.  You get four Gamakatsu brand jig/worm/treble hooks hand tied by Lewis Jones.  Order # LRJ-101 for $20.00\n\nFor more info, email us at owners@redoakfarm.com\n\nEAGLE SPORTS\nfly fishing flies \n      Your complete freshwater and saltwater fly fishing outfitters\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n baker's dozen fly boxes\n(all photos lead to larger models) \n\n Eagle Sports \nfly fishing flies \nOur famous "Bakers Dozen" fly box offer. This is a selection of flies hand tied by our master fly tier Dave Rhyner. In each case Dave has selected his favorite 13 flies for a specific season or fish. They are an excellent bargain with the boxes, and represent a great starter for a new angler or a great addition for the experienced angler. The boxes are stackable for convenience.\nBaker's Dozen fly boxes\n** this page **\nSPRING ASSORTMENT\nNYMPH ASSORTMENT\nBAITFISH ASSORTMENT\nWET ASSORTMENT\nPANFISH ASSORTMENT\n----------------------------------------------------------------------------\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\nTo order these Baker's Dozen fly boxes and flies, follow the "Add to Cart" button under any fishing reel. Once in the Eagle Sports Center "Shopping Cart", follow the instructions at the top of the page. Once you are finished shopping, the "Shopping Cart" page has a "Checkout" button near the bottom. Follow this to the Eagle Sports Center "Checkout Counter". Fill out all the requested information to facilitate your order . . . don't forget to enter your size/color option at the "Checkout Counter".\nShould you prefer,\norder your fly boxes\nTOLL-FREE . . . 1-877-837-4333\n(TOLL-FREE number is order only)\nShould you wish to contact us for other reasons, our helpful staff will take your call at: (715) 479-8804\n\n\n\n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\n\n  Eagle Sports\nSPRING ASSORTMENT\nfly box\n$23.99
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-Jitterbug at night during warm weather\n\n-hula popper it the moring, anytime of year\n\n-try senko-type lures like the yamasenko or yum dinger and texas rig them...this is by far the best technique i have ever used\n\nhere are a few website you should check out to help you:\n\nhttp://www.insideline.net/2000/price-0708-00.html\nhttp://www.insideline.net/articles/gary-senko.html\n\n\nIf you want to buy some great lures , here are a few of my favorites: yum dinger, yamasenko, hula popper, anything by powerbait and Gulp, bass stopper magnum, anything by poorboys\n\nIf you want to buy a good rod, try a 6 to 7 foot ugly stik by shakespeare\n\nif you want great line, try Cajun line by Shakespeare or spiderwire (between 8 & 12 lbs would be best)...fire line isnt too bad either\n\nThe best hooks to use are Gamakatsu Offset shank worm EWG size 3/0\n\nhoes this help! best of luck!
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Use skein or power-bait with a #12 treble hook on a 6lb fluorocarbon leader with 1/8oz sinker and an indicater(small bober) try varios depths and allow to flow with current.\nSingle eggs or minnows on a snelled egg hook. as above.\nMaggots on a black mini-foo with split shot 2' above and indicator is my favorite.\nCasting spoons also works.\n\nhttp://steelheaduniversity.com/jigs.html
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I think your looking for a shoe. If so you may want to try a different catagory or look on ebay. I don't think Nike makes fishing baits!LOL but if they did they would probably be cool LOL
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When visibility is greatly reduced, choose big lures since they are easier for bass to see and catch. Bass seem reluctant to move far from a holding spot, so you want their first swipe at the lure to hook them. When the going gets muddy try: 1. Spinnerbaits – A large spinnerbait is highly visible and produces vibrations fish can sense with their lateral line. For maximum flash and vibration, use a 3/8 to 9/16 ounce black spinnerbait with a single Tennessee blade. If the current is slack, you may want to drop to a ¼ ounce model. You can also tip your spinnerbait with a trailer such as a big pork frog to add buoyancy so you can fish it slower. 2. Crankbaits – A big crankbait with a diving lip is deadly in muddy water, even in very shallow water. Use a slow retrieve to give the bass ample opportunity to find the lure. 3. Jigs – Use a big rubber-legged jig and large trailer to probe shallow cover. Black is a good primary color, but try a hot secondary color on the jig skirt or trailer, such as chartreuse or orange. In muddy water, you can approach bass closely, so try flippin a jig into cover in quiet pockets. 4. Plastic Lizards – Rig them Texas-style on a 3/16 ounce slip sinker. They work better than plastic worms because they have more bulk, therefore easier for bass to find. A lizard with a twister tail provides added vibration. Try black or black and chartreuse.\n\nIf spinnerbaits and crankbaits aren’t producing bass, slow your retrieve. If you still aren’t catching fish, change the lure style or size. Even lures of the same kind often produce different vibrations. A change in style and size changes the pattern of vibration, which can change the response of bass.
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I like to use my silver spinner. Get one with a bight strip on it. If you go in the river use a smaller one, and if you are at the mouth of the river us a medium one. They also like flies. Find out which ones just hatched and go get that bait. They eat it up. Good Luck!
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Lord yes i have a ultra light rig set up, mainly for bream fishing. bream is a pan fish which will get up to about 1 1/2 lbs. best eating fish there is . but to catch it one is like catching a shark. they are the best fighting fish there is.i have a ice fishing rod about 18inches long with a ultra light spinner on it. i carry it on my bike or truck. i see a decent place to fish i stop. i like it when the place is full of snakes because that is where you catch your big ones. wanna go with me lol.
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They make a lantern hanger that cantilevers the lantern over the side of the boat. Basspro has one for 12 bucks.\n\nhttp://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.t...
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ask local fishermen.\nthe bes way i know is troling with jigs. you can also cast spoon baits from a pier or jetty, if they are in a feeding frenzy reel in fast so the bait is close 2 the surface.
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I would go with a floating Rapala, about three inches long.  You cast it out and it floats until you reel it in.  When you start reeling it dives under water and wiggles like a minnow.  You can also use it as a top water bait by twitching it and letting it sit until the ripples die down and then twitch it again.  This works especially well early in the morning or just before dark.  Good luck.
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you distance them for the area and the current. i would use and egg sinker as it will be heavier and will have less drag on the current. i would do egg on top about two feet and then the bobber and then about a foot or two and then the hook so your bait will float in the current. i would also use a leader depending on where you are. and get some good knots that you can tie. for the egg sinker its simple run a loop of line through the eye and then pull it around the weight to secure it a little it will make a small cinch knot that can be taken out at anytime. the others you may want to get a book or look online for fishing knots
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small and gold would be best but it's really a poor trout lure....use a trout worm or nightcrawler on a number 8 hook with a small splitshot about 8-10inches from it or a small mepps spinner would be better. Have Luck!
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I only fish for bass, so here is my list for bass. I would try Rebel pop-r's in different sizes and colors. Hula poppers, heddons zara spook for big bass, try different propeller lures, the Rapala original floating minnow. Try some different frogs that can float over weeds, and provoke vicious strikes, you could also try different floating plastic baits from 3x by strike king, they have all sorts of plastics that float like lizards, worms, crawfish, etc... I live in PA, but there are alot of constants in bass fishing.  If your not producing fish, vary your retrieve speed, and technique. In clear water use realistic lures, in cloudy water use brighter lures like firetiger, in muddy waters try lures that make noise so the fish can zero in on them. A few examples are spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, and wide wobble crankbaits. Same with at night, use noisy lures. But I have also got fish at night with worms, which don't make any noise. Try different things till you hit the right lure.  Tight lines
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For live bait, we've used frogs, caterpillars, and catalba (sp?) worms.  For bass, I have a top water lure called a torpedo...my favorite is kind of yellowish green on top with red on the sides and a cream colored bottom.  I usually put blood hooks (red hooks) on them and the bass will tear that thing up.  I've caught more bass on that torpedo than any worm or other other kind of bait.
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I would get each of them this rod and reel -  http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=58422&hvarDept=100&hvarEvent=&hvarClassCode=3&hvarSubCode=3&hvarTarget=browse\n\nGet some medium sized, eagle claw hooks with leader, get the red hooks\n\nget some red, medium sized swivels \n\ngets some medium sized weights, like this - http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=16668&hvarDept=100&hvarEvent=&hvarClassCode=10&hvarSubCode=3&hvarTarget=browse\n\nget a box of nightcrawler worms