Following Memorial Day weekend, increased pressure on the lakes and rivers means anglers will need an ace up their sleeve to attract fish. This year ushered in the arrival of dozens of new fishing lures from legendary tackle companies, several of which can help anglers stay ahead of the curve. Here’s a look at our top picks.
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Top 4 Fishing Lures of 2015
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MegaStrike Strikeback Spinnerbait ($9)
Having been around for years and long since earned a place of prominence in anglers’ hearts and tackle boxes, it’s hard to imagine improving the spinnerbait. This year, though, MegaStrike did just that by incorporating a swivel joint in the bait’s jighead, allowing the skirted hook to swing side-to-side and offer an even more appealing presentation. This boost in on-the-water results has anglers raving. The bait also features a jeweled blade to reflect more light and a razor sharp 5/0 Mustad hook. Photo credit: Amazon.com
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LiveTarget Hybrid Shrimp ($13)
LiveTarget exploded onto the fishing scene a few years back with its incredible lifelike and durable crankbaits, and hasn’t looked back since. This year, the company introduced the Hybrid Shrimp, which has left inshore anglers drooling. A near-perfect imitation of a shrimp, the lure features a hard body with soft plastic legs and antennae, as well as a treble hook at the rear and a custom belly hook to minimize hang-ups when you’re chopping through vegetation in search of redfish. Photo credit: Dicks Sporting Goods
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Bomber Long Shot ($10)
Slender, hard plastic minnow baits may not seem like they need help in casting fair distances, but Bomber’s Long Shot minnow lures truly go the distance. A built-in internal weight transfer system allows the Long Shot’s internal rattle to roll to the tail end of the bait on the cast, but then roll back into position when the lure hits the water, allowing it be thrown a country mile when you’re creeping shallow saltwater billabongs and canals. Photo credit: Cabelas
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Lucky Craft Kerroll Max ($16)
Bass anglers know that some of the best bass action is had after the sun sets. There are plenty of noisy, water-churning topwater bass lures out there to draw explosive strikes from bass during the twilight hours. Lucky Craft’s Kerroll Max is a new topwater noisemaker that features a huge cupped mouth that allows it to shake from side to side while churning up a ton of water. Furthermore, the lure also features a slot along its back to fit a small glow stick (included), for a boost in visibility. Photo credit: Tacklewarehouse
