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Don't get stuck in a rut using just one type of lure.
Dig out items you already have
Our fishing partner, Dale Black, said, "Anglers are creatures
of habit. If it works, I do not change up. A Dinger is a prime
example for me. I have a hard time not casting a Dinger. I
always keep one tied on a rod ready to throw. Although there
are similar plastics, I seem to always go back to what I have
confidence in," said Black.
"Some anglers get swept up into lure cycles. A hot new lure
comes out. You buy it, and it works. Then, the next new lure
comes out, you use that and put the earlier lure back into a
box. It takes conscious effort to remember the older lures. For
instance, the Jitterbug still works to this day, but few anglers use
it now. Many anglers used the Jitterbug as a kid and probably
still have one in a dusty corner. Get it out, and use it again. Get
out of the mindset that the newest is always the best," said Black.
Swap or bargain shop
You could buy a whole new arsenal of lures. However,
shopping for bargains in tackle will ease the strain. Shopping
is more fun when you are getting a great bargain and products
you need or can put to immediate use. That includes finding
lower-cost sources for fishing gear.
When I see a sign for a Fishing Garage Sale or a Tackle
Shop that is going out of business, I stop in to see what is still
available. Stores with inventory that has not been moving may
offer lower prices to sell remaining items, or families whose
hobbies no longer include fishing may want to make their gear
useful for fellow anglers. Recently, for instance, I purchased for
$1.50 each several still-packaged major brand surface plugs
that retail individually for $5.00 in today's market. I am eager to
cast these plugs to active White Bass soon.
Like another friend often says, "trading is better than buying
any day." Perhaps your fishing club or neighborhood can
organize a "Fishing Swap Shop" event where each household
brings no-longer desired fishing items and a philosophy of
seeking out different equipment that is worth a try on the
water, especially if it is acquired with no funds exchanged.
If your fishing is in a rut, put an assortment of your older
lures into your tackle box and give these lures some in-thewater time during your outings. Experiment with pull-pause
retrieves in all speeds, and explore money-saving sources of
new and unutilized gear as well. Hopefully, these tips will make
your fishing even more interesting and productive.
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This exhibit is not a store; it is Dale Black's garage where new lures
come to age.
Spinning rods suspended from the garage ceiling await assorted
lures old and new.
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