![]() The angling media’s heavy bias toward lure and fly fishing is a clear reflection of the personal preferences of most writers and presenters, not to mention a tacit acknowledgment of the lure and fly fishing’s tendency to generate far more in the way of advertising revenue than “humble” bait fishing. Day in and day out, many more fishers use natural baits than artificial lures. ![]() However, this perception is far from reality. Certainly, lure fishing receives the lion’s share of media coverage. Looking at fishing magazines, books, videos, and TV shows, it’s easy to assume that lure fishing is the dominant style of recreational angling around the world. Let’s look at the pros and cons of real bait versus counterfeit offerings! Each approach to catching fish has its particular strengths and weaknesses, and each one is better suited to different conditions, environments, target species, and levels of angler competence. ![]() It’s one of fishing’s most common questions – what’s the best choice: real bait or fishing tackle, such as artificial lures? In reality, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to this timeless dilemma.
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