Description
This lure casts out very well. It has a lovely head popping motion when worked and comes in a variety of colours we think will work well here in the UK.
When your attempting to ‘pop’ a lure in the flow you will need to cast ‘up-tide’ of your stance so that it is naturally brought back towards you. You will also need to ensure that the only time(s) you affect the lure’s movements with your actions is when you twitch your wrist and pop it, as outside of this all you’ll be required to do is take in the slack line (due to the lure travelling towards you).
We find this easier to achieve with the rod tip held up almost vertically so that, wind permitting of course, as much of the line/braid is out of the water as possible – in contrast perhaps to when you’re walking the dog when the additional tension created by the line being in the water assists the angler greatly. And here’s the REALLY cool thing! Most, if not all of the often savage lunges at the lure will occur when it is essentially lying motionless on the water’s surface as it drifts…