Suicide Mission
By definition, it's the willful act of throwing this bait into the drink and expecting it to come back unscathed. A suicide mission is a task so dangerous for the bait used that they are not expected to survive. Undercut banks, eddies, sunken trees, rocks and overhanging trees and bushes protect from the current and water predators.
Cutting to fishing, knowing which lure to choose for the day will decide whether you have a great day or a mediocre day. There are thousands of lures in different sizes and colors, and they all have a place for catching fish. A general term used to apply to any man-made lure used to catch fish, as opposed to using bait.
When you throw live bait in the water, you know it's not coming back in the same shape when cast out, if at all. That's not a suicide mission, that's offering up the bait for sacrifice. Artificials, that's another story. You expect to get them back but accept the risk that you might lose them to an obstruction or a hungry fish. These are all acceptable risks, and artificial baits we offer up the ante as it relates to catching fish. What I've found out is when fish are hungry, they will eat. They will also attack anything that annoys them. These baits are constructed to take a beating and as such, perform well in freshwater and saltwater.
On the surface, you may think some baits are for either freshwater or saltwater. I've thrown these baits in both and have received violent strikes in both environments. Throwing "odd" baits is not a bad idea for catching naturally curious fish looking for their next meal. I once threw a Zara Spook over the top of a kelp forest off the California coast. A very large Calico bass inhaled the bait and proceeded to straighten both treble hooks. Luckily, I got the bass to the net before releasing her (spawner), or she broke off the hooks. As you can imagine, the hooks were replaced with more durable hooks the next time it went into the water......
Suicide Mission Lure Color Selection
In saltwater, red, orange, blue and black work best early in the day. When the sun is bright, switch to white, green and chartreuse. Red, orange and blue are best when the water isn't clear. In freshwater, black suits dark conditions, white gives excellent visibility in stirred and dirty water. Red suits clear, shallow water, while in bright conditions flashy yellow and orange lures work well.
Whatever bait type or color you select, the best part of fishing is getting out on the water. We think baits carefully scrutinized and offered through our store will catch fish. We have tested most baits in our store, caught fish on many, and think you can catch fish using them, too. Click the link below and visit our online tackle store. We're constantly adding new items so if you don't see anything you need we ask you to come back, and come back often.
