Looking at Brighton sea fishing trips? Make it a lure angling trip!
If you’ve ever used a lure to catch fish, you’ll know just how effective they can be. But if you’re reading this wondering what lure angling is, you definitely need to know about it! Rather than using live bait, lure angling uses a lure, a type of artificial fishing bait used to attract fish.
Fishing lures are small, artificial objects shaped like a fish’s prey that are used to attract fish to your line. There are lots of different kinds of lures on the market, like spinners, fly lures, crankbaits, jigs and more. Whether they’re made from rubber, metal, plastic or a mixture of all three, they’re designed to be as attractive to fish as possible.
If you’re debating ‘lure or live bait?’, the answer is lure fishing every time. Here’s why.
Lure angling often leads to bigger catches
Nothing beats the satisfaction of catching a big fish, and with lure fishing, you often get bigger catches and less unwanted fish on your line. Live bait tends to attract all fish, irrespective of size, which can be difficult if you’re fishing in an area with lots of fish.
Lure fishing requires no bait storage
If you want to fool fish into eating your bait, it needs to be kept fresh. This can be difficult on hot days, which can leave your bait smelling rancid. With lure angling, you can sit back and relax all day safe in the knowledge that your lure is fresh and ready for action. You don’t need to stock up on bait before a fishing trip, or waste time loading the bait.
Using lures is more involved
With lure fishing, you can get more involved with the action. Bait fishing is often a passive fishing technique, whereby you throw the bait and wait. Artificial lures, however, are more interesting to use since you can perform tricks to attract the fish. Lure angling also means you can get a bit more targeted with the type and size of fish you’re looking to catch by selecting the correct size and style of lure.
Fishing lures can be used again and again
One of the great things about fishing lures is that they can be easily cleaned and reused. There’s no worrying about having bait to hand, and you can perfect your fishing skill by practising with the same lure time after time.
Lures help to increase the survival rate of fish
Lure fishing can help increase the survival rate of fish in catch and release fishing by reducing the occurrence of deep hooking, which can lead to a higher mortality rate in fish.
Lure angling requires less ‘kit’ to transport
We’ve all been there, tracking along the riverbank on a hot day, fishing kit in hand, wishing it wasn’t so heavy. With lure angling, you don’t need to carry around special storage for your bait like dirt or water tanks, so your tackle box is instantly lighter.
There are some fantastic locations to go lure fishing
If you’re looking for somewhere to go lure fishing, come and check out Brighton Lure Boat at Brighton Marina. We offer a wide range of Brighton sea fishing trips perfect for holiday activities, memorable corporate days and fun family days out. From experienced lure anglers, to complete novices, we cater for all, offering tuition and advice when you need it. Onboard the Brighton Lure Boat, we provide all fishing equipment, but if you are more comfortable using your own rods and lures, you’re welcome to bring them along.
Book your lure fishing trip
For an exciting, memorable and unique angling adventure, look no further than Brighton Lure Boat. To arrange your trip, book through our website, or if you prefer, text or ring us on 07541 645488.
