Storm
shads are a fairly new invention and the latest design in the Jig Head style of
lures.
There
are a few differences in the design and set up of these lures compared to the
original lead heads, the most notably of defences is that you cannot change the
rubber lure part of the jig. The metal head is actually moulded inside the
rubber part of the lure and cannot be changed. Also these lures look fabulous
in the water due to their fat flat rubber paddle at the end of the tail. This
paddle shifts from left to right in the water and gives the lure a swimming
like motion creating the realistic effect that it is actually alive.
People
think that Storm Shads can only be used form the boat but I have been out a few
times myself and seen the results these lures can have when used from the
shore. The hook of a Storm Shad is positioned on top of the lure so you can
actually let the lure drop to the sea bed and then bounce it along the bottom
without fear of it getting tangled or snagged.
Also you should be aware of the amount of
colour and size variations that are available for these fantastic lures. Red
Head and Blue Mackerel are very popular and the 4” version is great from the
shore, whereas the 6” version is killer from the boat.
Last
but not least we see the Yo Zuri range of lures. Much like Rapala, Yo Zuri are
a high gloss hard body lure company that specialise in producing lures to suit
various different depths of water.
The
Yo Zuri Crystal Minnow pictured above is the most popular lure in their range
and by far outsells any other. They have a reasonable price of around £10-£12
and are very well made.
Yo
Zuri have just launched their classic Crystal Minnow range in Holographic
colours and they look amazing! However they have been priced at £19.99 but I
have seen them for sale for as much as £25 in some shops! Not cheap if you are
fishing near snags.
Thanks
for reading, Al.
