1. IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 2: Types of Lures Ch. 3 Pick a Lure Go Fish Introduction

2. BackNext IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 2: Types of Lures Ch. 3 Pick a Lure Go Fish Introduction Welcome Thanks for trying Lunker Lure’s tutorial for beginner bass fisherman. Before we get started, familiarize yourself with the navigation buttons below. You can review previous screens by pressing the “back” button. Use the “next” button to work through the tutorial at your own pace. Press next when you’re ready to start. Or jump to the start of any previous section, shown in yellow, by clicking on the circles in the progress bar.

3. BackNext IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 2: Types of Lures Ch. 3 Pick a Lure Go Fish Introduction Why take this tutorial? Every professional bass fisherman started out as a beginner. What’s the difference between beginners and professionals? Knowledge and experience. We can’t help you with experience but this short tutorial will give you the basic knowledge to start you on your way. You can do this! If you’re using the wrong lure, you’re relying on luck to catch fish. Throwing the correct lure relies on knowledge and skills. Take this tutorial so that you catch more fish, feel the thrill of the hunt, and be competitive with other bass fisherman.

4. BackNext IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 2: Types of Lures Ch. 3 Pick a Lure Go Fish Introduction What You’ll Learn Fishing Conditions Types of Lures Pick a Lure Go Fish Learn about Lunker Lure’s three types of baits, what they’re used for, and customizable options A systematic way to pick the best lure for conditions. A fun game that lets you practice what you’ve learned How to assess the fishing environment and interpret how conditions affect bass By the end of this tutorial, you’ll be able to pick the best lure for bass fishing based on knowledge of conditions, types of lures, and a systematic process of lure choice.

5. BackNext IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 2: Types of Lures Ch. 3 Pick a Lure Go Fish Introduction Speaking of Bass Fishing… Bass fishing has a language all its own. Here’s some helpful vocabulary: LunkerA large bass fish HawgAnother word for a bass fish LureA man-made bait, unlike worms and live bait fish AnglerSomeone who fishes with a hook and line

6. BackNext IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 2: Types of Lures Ch. 3 Pick a Lure Go Fish Bass Anatomy As you can see from the picture at right, bass rely on 4 major senses to survive:  Eyesight  Smell  Hearing  Vibration in the Lateral Line Think about the fish’s senses when you’re picking a lure. You want the bass to think there’s something edible at the end of your line. Introduction

7. BackNext IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 2: Types of Lures Ch. 3 Pick a Lure Go Fish Introduction Let’s get started You now have the background information to get started. The first chapter is about fishing conditions and how they affect the fish’s behavior. If you’re ready, press the “next” arrow. Remember, you can always use the navigation tools at the bottom to come back for review.

8. BackNext IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 2: Types of Lures Ch. 3 Pick a Lure Go Fish Bass in its Environment Chapter 1: Fishing Conditions From the previous section, you know that bass can see, smell, hear, and feel vibrations or disturbances in the water. You also know that bass are driven by survival instincts to find food, oxygen, and protection from predators. In this section, we’ll talk about four major environmental conditions that affect bass behavior:  Water Temperature  Structure  Water Clarity  Light Understanding the environment helps you locate fish in the water.

9. BackNext IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 2: Types of Lures Ch. 3 Pick a Lure Go Fish Water Temperature Water temperature affects the activity level and swimming depth of bass fish. Use a thermometer to measure the surface temperature. Water temperature is most consistent below eight feet. Fish will retreat to deep water when the surface is too hot or cold, below 55 o or above 75 o F. Fish are at the surface when the water there is 65- 75 o F. Otherwise, the fish are somewhere in between. This diagram shows the swimming depth of bass based on temperature. Chapter 1: Fishing Conditions

10. BackNext IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 2: Types of Lures Ch. 3 Pick a Lure Go Fish Water Temperature Chapter 1: Fishing Conditions DepthTemperature Ranges Surface65-75 o F 1-8 Feet55-65 o F Below 8 FeetAbove 75 o F or Below 55 o F This chart clarifies where bass will swim in relation to surface water temperature.

11. BackNext IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 2: Types of Lures Ch. 3 Pick a Lure Go Fish Structure in the Water Structure is natural or man-made objects in the water where bass can hide from predators. For example:  Fallen Trees  Weeds  Rocks Bass usually choose structure, when available, over the danger of open water. Different types of structure are shown above. Chapter 1: Fishing Conditions

12. BackNext IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 2: Types of Lures Ch. 3 Pick a Lure Go Fish Water Clarity Water clarity has three classifications:  Clear: objects visible in the water down to about 6 feet  Stained: like tea, there is some visibility but the water is brown  Murky: the water is cloudy with very little visibility Visibility is similar for humans and fish. If you can’t see through the water, the fish probably can’t either. Examples of water clarity Chapter 1: Fishing Conditions

13. BackNext IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 2: Types of Lures Ch. 3 Pick a Lure Go Fish Light Conditions Light changes how objects look underwater. Bass are attracted to the sparkle of light reflecting off the scales of baitfish. They also recognize the colors of their prey. Examples of water clarity Chapter 1: Fishing Conditions

14. BackNext IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 2: Types of Lures Ch. 3 Pick a Lure Go Fish Assessing Conditions Chapter 1: Fishing Conditions Use what you just learned to assess the fishing conditions in this picture. Click on your choices then check your answers. Surface Bottom Middle Structure Stained No Structure Murky Clear SunnyOvercast Check your Answers 80 o F

15. BackNext IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 3: Pick a Lure Go Fish Chapter 2: Types of Lures Buzzbait ? Spinnerbait ? Jig ? You’ll Learn About:  Types of Lures  Uses for Each Type  Customizable Features Why are there so many different lures? Why are there different shapes and colors? If one lure worked in the past, why switch to another? In this section, you’ll learn about the three baits offered by Lunker Lures. Ch. 2: Types of Lures

16. BackNext IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 3: Pick a Lure Go Fish Three Types of Baits Chapter 2: Types of Lures What do these baits have in common? What are their differences? Ch. 2: Types of Lures

17. BackNext IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 3: Pick a Lure Go Fish Buzzbait A topwater bait, best for fishing at the surface of the water. Also known as a “safety pin” lure because of its shape. The metal blade flashes and makes a clicking sound as it spins against the wire.       Chapter 2: Types of Lures This is an example of a buzzbait. Ch. 2: Types of Lures

18. BackNext IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 3: Pick a Lure Go Fish Buzzbait Features As you can see from the diagram on the right, buzzbaits have skirts and blades. All buzzbait blades are the same shape and size but they come in different colors. The skirts also come in different colors. Blade Skirt Safety pin-shaped wire Hook Chapter 2: Types of Lures Ch. 2: Types of Lures

19. BackNext IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 3: Pick a Lure Go Fish Is this a Buzzbait ? Chapter 2: Types of Lures Yes No Correct! This is a buzzbait. You weren’t fool by a different blade and skirt color. Ch. 2: Types of Lures

20. BackNext IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 3: Pick a Lure Go Fish Spinnerbait Chapter 2: Types of Lures Mid-range bait for fishing between the surface and bottom       Wire is V-shaped Blades reflect light and create vibrations but not sound This is an example of a spinnerbait. Ch. 2: Types of Lures

21. BackNext IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 3: Pick a Lure Go Fish Spinnerbait Features Chapter 2: Types of Lures As you can see from the diagram on the right, spinnerbaits also have skirts and blades. Spinnerbait blades come in different shapes, colors, and sizes to change the amount of flash and vibration created. The skirts also come in different colors. Blades Head Skirt Ch. 2: Types of Lures

22. BackNext IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 3: Pick a Lure Go Fish Is this a Spinnerbait ? Chapter 2: Types of Lures Yes No Correct. This is a spinnerbait even though the blades are different shapes and colors. The v-shaped wire is the identifying characteristic. Ch. 2: Types of Lures

23. BackNext IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 3: Pick a Lure Go Fish Jigs Bottom-range for fishing the bottom, below eight feet, or around structure Chapter 2: Types of Lures No wire between head and hook No blades Rattle that creates sound is cast inside the bait         This is an example of a jig. Ch. 2: Types of Lures

24. BackNext IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 3: Pick a Lure Go Fish Chapter 2: Types of Lures Skirt Hook Weed Guard Head with Rattle As you can see from the diagram on the right, jigs have skirts but no blades. There bristles sticking out of the head create a weed guard to protect the lure around structure. Skirts and jig heads come in many colors and shapes. The rattle cast inside the head can be classified as single, triple, or ultimate based on the amount of sound it creates. Jig Features Ch. 2: Types of Lures

25. BackNext IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 3: Pick a Lure Go Fish Is this a Jig? Chapter 2: Types of Lures Yes No Correct. There’s no wire between the head and skirt and there’s a weed guard. This is a jig. Ch. 2: Types of Lures

26. BackNext IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 3: Pick a Lure Go Fish Chapter 2: Types of Lures Your lure should resemble the colors the bass’ food, which is usually smaller fish. Water clarity and light affect which colors you should use. In general:  The murkier and dimmer the conditions, the darker the colors.  The clearer and brighter the conditions, the lighter the colors. Examples of color ranges: For All Lures - Skirt and Blade Colors SkirtBlade LightWhiteWhite, Silver, Nickel MediumChartreuse, Yellow, OrangeGold, Chartreuse DarkBlue, Brown, BlackGold, Black, Black Nickel Ch. 2: Types of Lures

27. BackNext IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 3: Pick a Lure Go Fish Chapter 2: Types of Lures Blade shape affects the amount of vibration, speed, and flash the lure creates in the water. Generally, wide blades create the most vibration but move slowly. Skinny blades create less vibration but move quickly. Colorado is wide and short. Willow is long and narrow. Indiana falls in- between the two. For All Lures – Blade shapes These are the types of lures and the finishes, which affect flash. Ch. 2: Types of Lures

28. BackNext IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 3: Pick a Lure Go Fish Try This: Chapter 2: Types of Lures Check your Answers Good Job. You got all three right. Buzzbait Spinnerbait Jig What do these baits have in common? What are their differences? Ch. 2: Types of Lures

29. BackNext IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 3: Pick a Lure Go Fish Drag each bait to its appropriate depth Chapter 2: Types of Lures 1 Check your Answers 2 Whoops. You placed at least one bait at the wrong depth. Press the “back” button to try again. 3 Ch. 2: Types of Lures

30. Bringing it all together BackNext Chapter 3: Pick a Lure You’ve already learned about fishing conditions and types of lures. Finally we’re bringing it all together to show you how to pick lures. You’ll need to keep in mind what you just learned about how conditions affect the behavior of the bass. Also recall the types of lures and what they’re used for. This procedure for picking a lure is based on the idea that you’re building your own lure. So you’ll start with the type of lure and work your way through different options until you have a complete lure. IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 3: Pick a Lure Go FishCh. 2: Types of Lures

31. Step 1: Pick a Lure Type BackNext IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 3: Pick a Lure Go Fish As discussed earlier in the lesson, fish swim at different depths based on the temperature of the water. The table at right shows which lure is best for the depths in relation to surface temperature. Note: you’ll need more information before you can make a decision if the temperature is 55 o – 64 o F. Water Temperature DepthBait Above 75 o BottomJig 65 o – 75 o SurfaceBuzzbait 55 o – 64 o Middle??? Below 55 o BottomJig Chapter 3: Pick a Lure Ch. 2: Types of Lures

32. Step 1 (cont) -- Structure comes into play BackNext At 55 o – 64 o, the bass will start to retreat from the surface. Underwater structure can damage spinnerbait wires Jigs have weed guards and are better-suited to structure. As you can see in the picture to the right, if the depth is in spinnerbait range but there is heavy structure, use a jig. 1 2 Here is a situation where a bottom-range jig is sometimes used in mid-range water, instead of a spinnerbait. IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 3: Pick a Lure Go Fish Chapter 3: Pick a Lure Ch. 2: Types of Lures

33. Step 1 (cont): BackNext Now we can fill in the rest of the chart seen in a previous slide. Now you can see how surface temperature and the presence or lack of structure affect your choice for a type of lure. You can move on to add customizable features to your lure. Water Temperature DepthBait Above 75 o BottomJig 65 o – 75 o SurfaceBuzzbait 55 o – 64 o with structure MiddleJig 55 o – 64 o Without structure MiddleSpinnerbait Below 55 o BottomJig IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 3: Pick a Lure Go Fish Chapter 3: Pick a Lure Ch. 2: Types of Lures

34. BackNext Step 2: Pick a Skirt Color Skirts are usually offered in ranges from white to black. There are also mixes of colors. The skirt color should resemble a bait fish or, in dark water, create shadows. As stated before, the dimmer and darker the water, the darker the skirt. Brighter and clearer waters require lighter skirts. Water ClarityLightSkirt ClearSunnyWhite OvercastWhite/Chartreuse StainedSunnyChartreuse OvercastGreen, Lt. Brown MurkySunnyBrown OvercastBlack IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 3: Pick a Lure Go Fish Chapter 3: Pick a Lure Ch. 2: Types of Lures

35. BackNext Step 3: Pick a Blade Style This step only applies to buzzbaits and spinnerbaits, since jigs don’t have blades. Consider water clarity to determine which senses the bass is using. In clear water, the bass will be attracted reflections of light flashing off the blade. In dark water, the blade that creates the most disturbance in the water is best. Water ClarityStyle ClearWillow StainedIndiana MurkyColorado IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 3: Pick a Lure Go Fish Chapter 3: Pick a Lure Ch. 2: Types of Lures

36. BackNext Step 4: Pick a Blade Color LightWater Clarity Blade Color SunnyClearWhite StainedNickel MurkyGold OvercastClearNickel StainedGold MurkyGold Again, this step only applies to buzzbaits and spinnerbaits, since jigs don’t have blades. Consider light and water clarity because these both affect the flash created by the blades. Remember: you want the blade to look like small bait fish to the bass. Blades need to draw attention without being unrealistic. IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 3: Pick a Lure Go Fish Chapter 3: Pick a Lure Ch. 2: Types of Lures

37. BackNext Step 5: Pick the Weight Being able to pick a weight comes with experience. Pick lightest weight possible for your fishing depth and chosen casting technique. Keep a range of weights in your tackle box so you can experiment. IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 3: Pick a Lure Go Fish Chapter 3: Pick a Lure Ch. 2: Types of Lures

38. BackNext Go Fish Can you pick the right lure ? Tackle Box Choose a lure from your tackle box and press the “cast out” button to see if you can catch a bass fish. Click on “new game” for more practice. IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 2: Picking Lures Ch. 3: Pick a Lure Go Fish IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 3: Pick a Lure Go Fish 80 o F Cast Out New Game Ch. 2: Types of Lures

39. Back Conclusion IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 2: Picking Lures Ch. 3: Pick a Lure Go Fish IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 3: Pick a Lure Go Fish Thanks for participating in Lunker Lure’s tutorial on “How to Pick A Lure.” We hope that you learned about lures, had fun in the process, and are excited to start casting. If you have any questions or comments about this tutorial or any of our products, please contact our Sales Department: E-mail: sales@lunkerlure.com Phone: (800) 842-0582 Check out our online catalog of products at www.lunkerlure.com.www.lunkerlure.com Ch. 2: Types of Lures

40. IntroductionCh. 1: Fishing Conditions Ch. 2: Types of Lures Ch. 3 Pick a Lure Go Fish Media Guide Impact 28pt Lime Page Title Impact 32pt Black This is where body text goes. Times New Roman, 20pt, black. Bullet Item Impact, 24pt, black  This is a caption for the image. Times New Roman, 18pt, black. BackNext 