The Rebel Lures Company, founded in early 1961 by George Perrin, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, originally began as a custom injection molder. In 1963, Perrin, an avid fisherman, set out to craft a minnow style fishing lure, a lure that made of plastic, would be consistent in its action, and more resilient than any other lure of its type available. These lures made of plastic, imitated or mimicked fish prey, enticing a strike. The first mass-produced Rebel Lures were the 3 1/2" Rebel Minnow. Their success came almost overnight and demand for these fishing lures grew quickly. To increase strikes, these baits appeared vulnerable as well as edible. Troubled, unaware preys convince the fish to strike. On the other hand, fish seldom pay attention to prey or lures that move quickly by, out of their striking range.
With plastic injection molding, Rebel Lures Company was able to mass-manufacture their lures in a jiffy. Soon sportfishermen everywhere started demanding other style lures, such as decoys that would sink, run deep, topwater poppers and crankbaits. Thus, hosts of Rebel Lures, now legendary fishing decoys, were introduced like the "Broken Back" (Jointed) minnow, the Super-R, Pop-R, Wee-R and the Rebel Crawfish series. These lures still remain as productive favorites in the tackle boxes of professional and novice anglers around the world. Some of these antique lures become available so infrequently that it might be considered unwise to let a few dollars prevent you from owning a desirable lure.
When the Rebel fishing lures were created in the early 1960's, a standard of excellence was established. The same commitment to quality and craftsmanship is alive today. Rebel Lures are available in a variety of fish catching sizes, shapes and colors ranging from Rebel Tracdown Minnow, Wee-R Family, Holographic Rebel Minnow, Rebel Minnow, Spoonbill & Holographic Spoonbill Minnows, Jumpin' Minnow, Windcheater, Rebel Jawbreaker, Fastrac Minnows, Humpback, Pop-R, Crawfish, Buzz'n Frog, Wee Frog, Bumble Bug, Big Ant, Crickhopper Popper, Crickhopper/Bighopper, Hellgrammite, Rebel Tadfry, Cat'r Crawler, Ghost Minnow and Creek Creature. These ingenious contrivances unequaled in action and productivity are ideally suited for muskie, pike, bluegill, redfish, salmon, crappie, walleye, trout and bass fishing.
Legend has it that it all began with a hungry Finnish man and a carving knife. Rapala Lures were devised from a simple theory - Large predator fish eat smaller, more vulnerable fish. Lauri Rapala, a simple fishermen made this observation as he fished the waters of Finland's Lake Paijanne, when he saw how predator fish would dart into a school of minnows and attack the one that swam with a slightly off-center wobble. This occurred over and over again.
Lauri realized that if he could create such a decoy that simulated the movements of a wounded minnow, he could catch more fish, earn more money, and not spend time constantly baiting lines. Using a shoemaker's knife and some sandpaper, Lauri crafted his first successful fishing lure from cork in 1936. With that new lure, he sometimes caught six hundred pounds of fish a day. As word spread, more anglers wanted to employ this new decoy. Thus, were born the legendary Original Floating Rapala Lures that are now sold in over 140 countries around the world.
To increase strikes, the ingenious Rebel Lures appears vulnerable as well as edible. The action imparted to these lures suggests that it is in trouble. Feeble, unaware preys convince the predator fish to strike. There is no need for maintaining a delicate touch when fishing with these lures. Fish attack these lures aggressively, usually hooking themselves. These optimum lures often entice strikes from both active and inactive fish. On the other hand, fish seldom pay attention to prey or lures that move quickly by, out of their striking range.
Rapala Lures, now marketed by Normark, has you covered from freshwater, saltwater and ice water. Rapala Lures are available in a variety of shapes and colors ranging from DT (Dives-to) Flat Series, DT Flat Sure Set Series, DT Sure Set Series, Lauri Rapala 100th Anniversary Lure, X-Rap 14, X-Rap Jointed Shad, X-Rap Magnum 30, CountDown, Deep Tail Dancer, Down Deep Husky Jerk, Fat Rap, Glass Fat Rap, Glass Shad Rap, Husky Jerk, Jigging Rap, Jigging Shad Rap, Jointed Shad Rap, LC Long-Casting Minnow, Original Floater, Rattlin' Rapala, Skitter Pop, Tail Dancer, Twitchin' Rap, LC Long-Casting Minnow, Magnums, Jigging Rap, Jigging Shad Rap, etc. Whether you are fishing for bass, walleye, muskie, tarpon, redfish, salmon, dolphin, Wahoo or striper you can always count on Rapala Lures.
Choosing muskie lures that work is a problem for beginners as well as seasoned anglers when hunting forty inch or even bigger muskies. There is nothing like a good lure to attract the heavily teethed fish. Muskie hunters always stock a variety of lures, and they would change the muskie lures several times a day or even in an hour. Muskie hunting has become the favorite recreation for thousands of Americans, and many of them are looking for record-breaking catches every time. Finding the right set of tools and fishing techniques that work for you hold the key to your success.
Pro anglers have struck "gold" with different muskie lures. The preference can be based on the results they get from the hunt. Some factors like the method of presentation, time of the day, season, speed of retrieval, floating distance, movement of the bait etc. affect the chances of getting a great catch. At the seasons' beginning muskie hunters get easy catches, but the success rate falls as the season progresses. The reason can be muskies get used to the color, movements and characteristics of the lure. Irrespective of the type of muskie lure, a good option is to try quick retrieving, giving less time for the fish to have a good look at the lure and decipher what it is.
You can identify as many as twenty-five types of lures. The most common muskie lures are surface baits, jerk baits, crank baits, spinner baits, big jigs etc. Along with the color, shape, position in the water and movement of the lures, the condition of the hook and tackle line needs to be checked after each successful or failed attempt to hook a muskie. Since muskies have strong teeth, they can inflict some damage to the lines. The baits that work well in dusk or dawn may not produce the same results in midday, in clear water. Assuming the muskies are used to such baits and try something of your own defying all logic and lessons you have learnt about muskie hunting. The lures that give an impression of a struggling and helpless prey can immediately entice your catch.
Just like our different personalities, our muskie hunting habits also vary. Therefore, you are free to experiment with a variety of lures. It is always desirable for muskie hunters to be more patient than other anglers. Always anticipate the best catch in your next presentation. Choosing the right set of muskie lures holds the key in raising that heavy catch on your next angling expedition.
"There's a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot." - Stephen Wright. Fishing on ice can be an enjoyable sport, provided you are dressed for the occasion. Proper warm clothing and a good pair of boots are indispensable. If, however, you are improperly dressed, ice fishing can be a miserable, frosting experience. Ice fishing comes at a hefty price. Winter jackets, thermal underwear, bib overalls, boots and snowmobiles are expensive. Fortunately, style isn't a primary concern for winter fishermen. They would rather be ugly and cozy, than pretty and frozen.
Early European settlers learned to make and use ice fishing lures from Native American tribes. Though the Indians used bones as decoys, Europeans made theirs from carved, painted wood. Ice fishing gained popularity by the mid-nineteenth century, and these decoys were widely used to catch large, lake dwelling fish, such as sturgeon, pike and salmon.
In ice fishing, winter anglers chop holes in lake ice and lower the lures into the water, enticing live fish. Fish eat a variety of foods beneath the ice. For this reason, ice fishing lures come in virtually every shape, size, style and color imaginable, enabling the die-hard winter fishing enthusiasts to conscientiously adjust their tactics depending on the species, environment, type of forage and activity level. For simplicity ice fishing lures can be grouped into seven basic categories: blade baits, ice flies, jigging minnows, plastics, spoons, swimming jigs and teardrops.
Ice fishing lures vary in size from a few inches to several feet long. Some lures are highly abstract, while others have very realistic proportions, detail and colors. Lures might also be very brightly colored or feature mirror or glass eyes. Most ice fishing lures are reasonably priced. You can buy inexpensive ice fishing decoys for under $10, which are adequate for occasional use. People who fish more frequently, however, may want to invest in more durable fishing equipment, which can withstand repeated usage. Remember, the decoy must be matched with the apposite terminal tackle to perform to its full potential.
There is no greater fan of lure fishing than the worm. Traditionally, fishing has been the sport of drowning worms. Conversely, fishing lures is fishing with wood, plastic, or metal objects, often designed to resemble, imitate or simulate fish prey. Small wonder that worms and minnows are fanatic supporters of lure fishing. Fishing lures are equipped with one or many hooks that are used to catch or bait fish. However, lures outfitted with large single hooks are generally preferred to those with treble hooks. The wider gap of the single hooks hold fish better and is much easier to extricate from fish.
The fishing lures are firmly attached to the fishing line and cast forcefully into the water, and pulled back slowly to entice fish. An exception is fly-fishing, in which an artificial fly lure imitating insects or other fish, slowly sinks or floats underwater, based on real behavior of insect being simulated. Remember in moving water, fish always swim against the current, so you must cast your lure in front of the fish. Always cast upstream, and let the lure drift downstream with the current.
Extremely effective as baits, fishing lures are deployed for catching freshwater, saltwater and ice-water species. There are times when a lure will do just as good a job or even better. Unlike bait fishing, lures are retrieved rapidly, cast briskly and can stand up to harsh, frequent use that would cause a bait to fall off or be thrown from the hook. There are times when the optimal bait for a species or location just isn't available, leaving a lure the only alternative.
Some fishing lures are good at catching fish, others good at entangling fishermen. Therefore when buying lures, don't fall prey to fancy or ornate designs. Good lures resemble the natural forage of the water you intend to fish, such as long, slim minnows, or small crayfishes, that incite a strike because of their action in the water. There are several types of artificial lures like fly lures, jigs, spinners, spoon lures and wobblers. These lures typically cost up to $10 each, while combination kits containing six lures can be procured for a discounted price of around $50.
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