alewife fishing lures Warrior Elite Standard Glow Green both in appearance and movement Lunker City Sluggo Alewife 7.5"

Jerkbait Though Ill confess Im no jerkbait aficionado, Ive had my teeth kicked down my throat often enough by this bait in the dead of winter to put it firmly on the list of my top five baits for shallow and cold water

This drastically reduces the sharp angle and friction created by a traditional line guide, allowing the line to flow off the spool with unprecedented freedom

There is a downward-angled bill (much like a ducks bill) protruding from the front of the lure sometimes called the lip

For those starting, the 9-foot, 5 weight combo is a perfect all-around trout rod that transfers well into warm water fishing for bass and panfish