How to Pick Freshwater Fishing Lures

Freshwater fishing lures come in a number of types, sizes, shapes, and colors. Although most freshwater lures are produced for the bass fishing market, artificial lures can be used to catch other species of fish, such as crappie, perch, walleye, northern pike, and muskellunge. While some lures go through cycles of being "hot" or "new" and then are quickly forgotten, many others have enjoyed years or even decades of popularity among all anglers. Although you can fill a large tackle box with many different types of lures, understanding which lures to use in which situations will make you a more effective fisherman. Following are steps on how to pick freshwater fishing lures based on the conditions you are fishing in and the species of fish you're fishing for.