WHY FISH WITH LURES? Both Fresh and Saltwater fishing is a great leisure activity enjoyed by a large majority of people. This activity is also classed as a sport, and most of them want the best tackle that can be provided, so as to increase their chances of catching that elusive native fish. The native freshwater fish to Australia are the Murray Cod, Golden, Silver & Macquarie Perch, Catfish and Australian Bass. There are also freshwater fish that are found in Australia, but are not native; these include Rainbow & Brown Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Redfin, carp and goldfish. All of these are found in freshwater creeks, rivers and dams. Fresh bait has seem to become a thing of the past, as many fishing people have changed to using lures to catch these native fish. This increase in the use of lures has come about due to the skill required, which presents more of a challenge to bag a good fish. It also allows them to have more variety, as they don't just bait a line up and leave it to be taken. It allows them to cover more water, and this in theory means that they will get better results, as constant casting enables them to execute a consistent series of presentations over a greater body of water, as opposed to casting a bait and leaving it on the bottom or suspended under a float. Most of the satisfaction comes from the initial strike of aggression from the fish on the lure, as breathtaking excitement is produced on such occasions. Fishing with lures is commonly called 'spinning', as the lure is cast out and retrieved, so as to try and entice a fish to strike. The lures swim in a similar fashion to the food they eat, as they imitate the small fish, crayfish, frogs, insects and worms which are the main food sources in their diets.
