Why Artificial Bait and Tackle Prove a More Effective Option for Fishing Enthusiasts

1. July 24, 2017 Why Artificial Bait and Tackle Prove a More Effective Option for Fishing Enthusiasts As any avid fishing enthusiast knows, lures are an essential part of your tackle box. However, some people believe that to lure the best catch possible, you need to use live bait. While live bait is a proven catcher, it’s not always the most ideal method. First, there’s no guarantee that you’ll find live bait at your fishing destination. Second, nothing is more annoying than running out of live bait in the middle of a fishing trip. The good news is that both of these issues can be avoided with the use of artificial bait and tackle. Follow are just a few of their advantages. More Time to Fish Live bait doesn't just appear out of nowhere—if you want to use it for your fishing trips, you’ll need to capture it first. However, the time you spend catching worms, minnows, crustaceans, or insects is time you could be spending on casting a line and actually catching some fish. Would you rather be catching bait or catching fish? If it is the latter, just stash a handful of different lures in your tackle box, and you’re good to go. Page | 1

2. Better Control of the Bait Live bait doesn't stay alive for long. When the bait perishes, it just drapes motionless at the end of the line, looking less and less inviting to fish. Artificial lures, meanwhile, allow you to control how they behave or "swim" in the water. If you want a lure that emulates a real-life fish skimming across the water's surface, there is tackle that does it. If you want to simulate the look of an injured fish ready to be eaten, it can do that, too. Keep Minnow Populations Healthy Especially in saltwater, minnows and small fish comprise a bulk of all live baits used for fishing. They are even used in freshwater. That said, free-swimming baitfish provide crucial fodder for other bigger fish. In some cases, particular species of minnows and small fishes are dwindling from various factors, including harvest by humans. Should small fish populations collapse, bigger fish become endangered. By using artificial bait, you can help ensure that the baitfish populations remain healthy. You can therefore continue to catch big fish without a guilty conscious. Options Galore Different fish demonstrate different behaviors in the water, which is why so many different artificial lures are created. These baits therefore tout a variety of shapes, colors, sizes, patterns, and dynamics to help you reel in the best catch possible. It’s important to note that live bait will always serve a role in fishing, but if you want to maximize your time during fishing trips and want more versatility with your lures—all while giving smaller fish species a break—it’s hard to beat artificial bait. If you want to explore this alternative, be sure to check out reliable retailers such as Getaway Outdoors. Page | 2

3. About Getaway Outdoors: Getaway Outdoors is one of the leading outdoor lifestyle retailers in Western Australia, and we are driven by our passion for exploration. We wish to spread this enthusiasm through the various products we sell. As an independently owned business, you can expect a more personalized shopping experience at any of our eight locations. Sources: 3 Reasons Artificial Lures Can Be Better Than Live Bait [Inshore Fishing], saltstrong.com WHICH IS BETTER, LIVE BAIT OR ARTIFICIAL BAIT?, TakeMeFishing.com Page | 3