lures vs. bait

[Ed B]

A good friend of mine who has been a very good and successful big fish catcher for many decades has an expression which i really like. He says "Big fish don't chase". While that is a generalization and doesn't explain every possible circumstance or big fish that has ever been caught, his statement is valid. To increase your odds, presentation of the right lures in the right place and manner is key to big fish of all species, and that is the fun of artificials made of wood, plastic, rubber, fur or feathers.

Now, if I were told I had to bring home a big fish or the family would go hungry, I'd fish an eel. But if I were out to have fun for myself, I'd be looking for a current seam or edge to slowly work a plug and dropper combo. And I would not be surprised if my biggest fish came on a properly presented dropper.


Ed