Fishing with our Sliding Lures

The Beauty of Sliding Lures

One of the key advantages of a sliding lure is that even the natural movement of water alone creates enough subtle action to attract fish. This makes it one of the easiest ways to dive into lure fishing, offering instant results and putting the fun back into the sport.

How to Use Sliding Lures

To fish with a sliding lure, simply drop it to the seafloor and retrieve it very slowly, lifting and lowering the rod gently. The most important part is to keep the retrieve slow—this often yields the best results. In fact, these lures are so effective that you can even leave the rod in the holder, and the lure will continue to do its work.

The Key to Success: Don’t Strike

When fishing with these jigs, resist the urge to strike when a fish bites. The small, sharp hooks will set themselves. Just start playing the fish gently, using a light drag, and let the lure do the rest.

Advantages of Our Sliding Lures

Better-quality sliding lures, like our Rattlaz and F-281 Bombs, feature a sliding head that runs up the main line and down to a wafting rubber skirt that conceals tiny assist hooks.

The main advantage of the sliding head is that once a fish bites, it has no leverage to shake the hooks free. The weight slides up the line instead of swinging around, ensuring the fish stays hooked.

Another nice snapper on a Rainbow Rattlaz

All-Season Sliding Lures – Perfect for Any Predatory Fish

Our sliding lures are proven performers all year round, making them a versatile choice for targeting a wide range of species like snapper, kingfish, john dory, and more. Whether you’re fishing in the slower-moving waters of winter or near active feeding areas in spring, sliding lures offer irresistible action that fish love.

Why Sliding Lures?

  • Effective Year-Round: These lures are a fantastic option in winter when fish are sluggish and looking for an easy target, and they shine during workups and when fish are feeding actively.
  • Tested for Performance: Each lure in our collection has been rigorously tested, ensuring only top performers make it to your tackle box. Colors like orange, lumo, yellow, pink, and red consistently produce great results.
  • Drift Fishing Essentials: To get the most out of your sliding lures, fish from a drifting boat to cover more ground. If you drift off the fish, simply motor back and repeat the process. A good sea anchor is recommended when fishing in windy conditions.
  • Versatile Setup: No need for specialty gear—our sliding lures work perfectly with your existing soft bait rod and reel combo. Whether you’re using spinning or overhead setups, both will work, though an overhead reel gives you a better feel for bites on the drop.

Pro Tip: Always carry a solid pair of pliers for easy hook removal.