Hard Lures
A hard lure has its action built in, whether it dives, darts or walks across the top. Every jerkbait, crankbait, glide bait, minnow and surface lure here shows the lowest in-stock price eTackle has found at reputable online tackle shops.
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Each listing shows how many reputable online tackle shops stock the lure, and the price shown is the cheapest of those in-stock offers.
Hard lures are sold by length and weight, and many come in floating, sinking and suspending versions. Each product page lists the versions in stock.
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Floating, Sinking or Suspending
Floating lures rise when you stop winding, sinking lures keep going down and suspending lures hold their depth. The version is part of the product name on most lures.
The diving lip on a crankbait sets how deep it runs.
Types of Hard Lure
Jerkbaits and glide baits move from side to side as the rod is twitched. Crankbaits and minnows dive and wobble on a steady wind, and surface lures work on top of the water.
Jointed lures are made in two or more parts for a looser swimming action.
Hooks
Most hard lures carry two or three treble hooks, and some come with single hooks. Each listing gives the hook details where the shop states them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a jerkbait?
It is a hard lure, usually without a lip, that darts from side to side when the rod tip is twitched. Many are made for pike.
What is the difference between a crankbait and a jerkbait?
A crankbait has a diving lip and wobbles on a steady wind. A jerkbait is worked with twitches of the rod and moves from side to side.
What does suspending mean on a lure?
A suspending lure neither floats up nor sinks when you stop winding. It holds its depth in the water.
What size hard lure is best for pike?
Hard lures of 10cm and up are a common choice for pike. Smaller versions of the same lure suit perch.
Are jointed lures better?
Jointed lures have a looser swimming action than one piece lures. Both kinds catch fish, and each listing says which it is.