Standard lures for bass fishing beginners and homemade lures for advanced anglers.

Lures vary in movement and diving depth depending on their type, and understanding this is a prerequisite for lure fishing. First, we will focus on eight classic lures and the models that are considered masterpieces of their respective categories.

Popper / A topwater lure with a cute popper mouth. When the line is reeled in, the mouth catches the water and makes noise and splashes to appeal to fish and increase their activity. The "Pop R" is one of the representative poppers. Label lure, open price (Smith)

Crankbaits / The depth of the dive varies with the length and angle of the lip, and the bait surfaces when the reel is stopped, making it easy to explore the range. The "Uighur Wart" has a unique staggered action and has been a favorite for many years. Storm" lure, open price (Rapala Japan)

Noisy / Topwater lures with cups, wings, and other parts that make noise with action as they are reeled in, appealing to fish in the surrounding area. The Crazy Crawler is the original and most popular of the feather lures, and has been popular for half a century. Heddon lure, open price (Smith)

Vibration / Just reeling in the bait causes it to vibrate and fly well, allowing you to search a wide area. It is also effective when action is added to the rod. The pioneer in this field is the "T.D. Vibration. Daiwa " manufacturer's suggested retail price ¥1,705 (Globe Ride)

Minnow /A lure with a sharp form like a small fish and action of the lip to make the fish bite . The rod adds movement to the lure, allowing anglers to target a wide variety of approaches. The "Countdown" is popular in mountain streams and the sea, and its high versatility is appealing. Rapala lure, open price (Rapala Japan)

Swishers / Propellers are attached to the lure, which can float or sink in a variety of ways. Also called a prop bait. The Stealth Pepper 70S is a slow-sinking type, and the propeller spins even when reeled in slowly. Timco lure, open price (Timco)

Pencil bait / Topwater. The bait can be operated by dogwalking with the rod and swinging the head from side to side, or by diving with the rod. The "Giant Dog X" is relatively easy to make a good dogwalk. Megabass Lures " Open price (Megabass)

Big Bait / A must have lure if you want to target larger sizes . Targets may prey on this size, but they may also bite menacingly. The "Jointed Craw" makes an S-shaped meandering motion when just reeling it in. Gun Craft〉Lure ¥5,500 (Gun Craft)