What are Hardbody Lures and When to Use Them

Hardbody Lures Buyer Guide - How to catch more fish with Hard Bodied Lures.

How do I choose a Hardbody Lure Colour?

On some days fishing, the colour of your lure can be crucial, but more often than not, colour ranks well below size, motion, speed, and running depth when it comes to judging the success of a given lure in a specific situation.

What speed do I retrieve my hard body lure?

Every hard-bodied lure has an optimal speed range in which it swims best. If it is too sluggish, it will have no effect. If you move too quickly, the lure will spin or jump out of the water. It is best to test and retrieve all lures to establish their optimal working speed.

How do I maintain my hard body lure?

One of the most prevalent causes of missed strikes while lure fishing is dull hooks. Check your hook points frequently by lightly pressing them on the ball of your thumb or sliding them across your fingernail. They should have no trouble digging. Because hard body lure hooks must be extremely sharp, replace or sharpen as needed!

How do I clean my hard body lures?

Always give your hard-bodied lures a quick rinse in freshwater after fishing in salt or brackish water and allow them to dry completely before returning them to the tackle box. Hooks and rings can rust and damage your lures.

How should I store my fishing lures?

Hard and soft lures do not mix well, and soft plastics frequently react negatively with the paint and clear coatings on hard-bodied lures, melting into them and damaging the finish. Keep different types of lures in distinct trays or sections in your tackle box.

Do I need a rattle in my lure for fishing?

Many hard-bodied lures have rattles or other noise-making devices built in. These can be quite efficient in attracting and exciting aggressive fish, but in hard-fished streams or with shy species, they may have the reverse effect. Carry a variety of noisy and quiet lures and test them to see which works best on the day.

What size hardbody lure do I need?

Anglers should always try to “match the hatch”. When fishing is difficult and the fish appear cautious or shut down, tying on a smaller, more delicate lure might pay dividends. Downsizing can be a terrific way to spice up a slow day, especially when it comes to trout, perch, bream and other temperamental Australian fish.

Small Diver Fishing Lures - Choose from a variety of tiny hard body lures designed for angling in bays, lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water. We feature top fishing companies including Ecogear, Halco and Rapala, among many more

Large Diver Fishing Lures - A wide variety of hard bodies can also be found in our larger diver fishing lures selection. When you need more bulk, these provide extra size. Williamson Lures, Storm, Rapala, Halco lures and other brands are available.

Small Surface Lures - Davos Tackle have a selection of small fishing lures built to perform on the water's surface. These lures can help you excel in a variety of environments, including fishing estuaries, lakes and bays in Australia.

Large Surface Lures - These hard-bodied lures are intended for popping or hard-core saltwater surface fishing. Just three of the fantastic brands available are Halco, Kokoda, and River2Sea. These hard body lures are best for targeting GT, trevally, salmon, tailor, kingfish and other species.