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Old Fishing Lures & Tackle: Identification & Value Guide
Old Fishing Lures & Tackle: Identification & Value Guide
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Fishing Lure Collectibles: An Encyclopedia of the Modern Era, 1940 To Present
Fishing Lure Collectibles: An Encyclopedia of the Modern Era, 1940 To Present
by Dudley Murphy Deanie Murphy
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Basic Fishing Lure Carving
Basic Fishing Lure Carving
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Warman's Fishing Lures Field Guide: Values And Identification
Warman's Fishing Lures Field Guide: Values And Identification
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Classic Fishing Lures: Identification and Price Guide
Classic Fishing Lures: Identification and Price Guide
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Surface Fishing Lures

Most fishing lures will work under the water, but there are also some open air fishing lures that have proven to be effective. This is especially the case for fish that live in shallow areas or in the upper areas of bodies of water. The surface fishing lure is one of the best lures to use for these types of fish. This lure can simulate prey for fish that can make it easier for one to catch a fish.

 

The way that these open air fishing lures work is simple. Unlike a typical fishing lure, which will go into the water, the surface fishing lure will stay on the surface of the water. It is generally light in weight and made of either wood or plastic. This is why the lure is able to stay on the surface of the water as well as it can.

All sorts of different movements can be simulated through this fishing lure. The movements that can be used in this lure include twitch, pop, lock, waddle and drop movements. This makes for an especially versatile lure.

The way that these movements work for the lure is that it is used as a means of simulating movements of common types of prey for shallow water fish. These examples include frogs, mice, moths and smaller fish that have been injured and are easy prey. Because of these movements it will be easier for the fish to be able to be caught.

The treble hook is the main type of hook that is used for this lure. This is a much deeper type of hook in that it curves at a greater angle. A double hook in this type can be used if desired. This is where a single eye of a hook is merged with two different points and shanks.

Different types of movements can be used as well. Specific materials will be needed for these movements though. For instance, for a waddling lure a metal dish should be at the front of the body. Also, for a popping movement the face should be cupped and carved into the front part of the lure.

What makes these open air fishing lures exciting is that they are able to create some good impacts. A good sized fish will easily startle a fisherman by creating a good splash when going after the surface lure. This makes for some exciting action.

The surface fishing lure is one of the best types of open air fishing lures to use. This type of lure works to catch fish that live in shallow areas of water or in low depth water areas. All sorts of different movements can be created through this lure as well.

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Lures provide hook for collectors - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel


Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Lures provide hook for collectors
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI - Jan 3, 2009
Features: About 200 table displays of antique fishing lures and other sporting collectibles as well as lure appraisals and auctions. ...

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One of a Kind - Winston-Salem Journal


One of a Kind
Winston-Salem Journal, NC - Jan 3, 2009
Stacked in one corner of the room is an assortment of antique fishing rods. Alongside is a tackle box, full of old fishing lures. ...

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Nature center opens today in Little Rock - Hot Springs Village Voice


Nature center opens today in Little Rock
Hot Springs Village Voice, AR - Dec 16, 2008
... visitors will be able to stand in an old backwoods trapper's shack or spend time marveling at an enormous collection of antique fishing lures and tackle ...

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Bells of Buchanan ring in the holiday - Lancaster Newspapers


Bells of Buchanan ring in the holiday
Lancaster Newspapers, PA - Dec 23, 2008
She also has collected model trains, toy cars and fishing lures, among other items. With a penchant for oversized items, she began collecting store displays ...

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Artist and entrepreneur, Curtis Steiner shows us the value of ... - Seattle Times


Artist and entrepreneur, Curtis Steiner shows us the value of ...
Seattle Times, United States - Dec 21, 2008
That may explain how three mirrored French lark-hunting lures wound up on display in his living room. A hunter will gently twirl the handheld miroir aux ...

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