What is artificial bait?
Artificial bait is an imitation of natural prey such as worms, maggots, moths, fish eggs or corn kernels. These imitations can also include crustaceans or crabs. Artificial baits are designed for easy storage and placement, and are often enriched with amino acids to increase their attractiveness. Some artificial baits can also be used in the form of paste tubes, placed on small hooks to catch whitefish, for example.
The advantages of fishing with artificial baits
Artificial baits mean you're always ready to fish without the conservation worries associated with natural baits. No need to worry about maggots or worms escaping from the box. What's more, they're easy to handle, even for children or teenagers, making fishing more accessible.
Another advantage is that you can combine natural and artificial baits to maximize your chances of catch. Artificial baits often hold better on the hook, so you always have a bait ready to use. And last but not least, modern artificial baits are very realistic and deliver great fishing results.
Many species to fish with artificial baits
Artificial baits can be used to target a variety of species, including :
- White fish: such as roach, bleak and bream.
- Trout: in rivers or lakes.
- Carp: in pond or river.
- Barbels: in freshwater.
- Black bass: in lake or river.
- Rock fish at sea: such as labridae, sparidae...
Effective fishing with artificial bait
To fish effectively with artificial baits, first adapt the size of the bait to the mouth of the target fish and choose an appropriately sized hook.
Thanks to their low density, artificial baits are effective for fishing in upper water layers. To reach deeper water layers, use a suitable lead head. In calm areas, gently animate your bait to imitate the natural movement of prey. In the presence of current, artificial baits will move naturally.
Also remember to adjust the lead weight so that your bait is in constant motion, thus increasing your chances of catching it.
Artificial baits therefore offer a practical and effective solution for fishing, allowing you to target a variety of species while simplifying bait preparation and storage.
