Given its teeth, lures, even hard ones, do not last long with payara. For this reason, it is necessary to use reinforced hooks and broken rings.
Minnow jerkbaits
The jerkbaits minnow which evolve close to the surface, to explore the current areas, are in the best lures for the payara. Other models, with large bibs are interesting to take to explore deeper in the pits, especially when the fish are at rest.
Regarding animations, there are several possibilities. Slow continuous retrieves tend to make the fish follow, attacking at the last moment. It is thus necessary to remain concentrated throughout the animation. This animation gives a good chance to hook the fish. You can also bring the lure back quickly, as if we were fishing for asp for those who know. This type of animation, even if it is tiring, triggers the attacks more quickly. An alternation between these two animations seems to me to be the right compromise.
The shads
Soft shad lures work very well on payaras. They are great for exploring deeper areas behind riffles. Shad shapes in lengths of 6 and 7 inches, chartreuse, neon yellow, white and green work well. Leaded heads from 20 to 40 grams, built with solid hooks, will mount this type of shad, and deal with the strong jaw of payaras.
On the other hand, payaras and piranhas, which frequent the same areas, are a match for soft lures. The slightest attack often makes the lure unusable. It is therefore necessary to plan a very large stock accordingly, but this is worth it, because it is a very effective lure, it is even a must!
Hard swimbaits
Hard swimbaits are lures that also work well for fishing payara. Models of about 15 centimeters allow you to explore gentle slopes that are not subject to much current.
The lipless
Finally, the lipless are very useful to explore the majority of the zones where the payaras are held.
A linear, or sawtooth, animation allows you to adapt to the mood of the fish and their depth. This can make a big difference in frequently fished areas.
