LURE SENSE

Let’s face it, there are about ten thousand lure and bait choices on the market these days, and we trappers who aren’t lure-making experts are left confused about what works and how it works.

Take any trapping supply catalog and check out the sections with baits and lures — the choices are staggering. Sometimes the short descriptions about the products can provide some clarity about their use, but they’re often more of a sales pitch than detailed information. Now, to be fair to our quality bait and lure makers out there, the advertisement space is limited and some lure makers do provide some good details about their lures. But, a lot is left to be desired when it comes to information about when, where and how to use many of the available products — especially for new trappers.

It’s vitally important for all trappers to understand lures, baits and how to use them throughout the changing seasons. Once we do, our sets will change and so will our catch rates. No matter what species you choose to pursue, and no matter when, there is a right way and a wrong way to use baits