When you are fishing for bluefish the most important thing is that you grab their attention with a flashy fishing lure. Most avid fisherman prefer a few specific styles of lure including, jigs, spoons and popping surface plugs. These lures are preferred because they attract attention. If you are fishing in murky water using a flashy lure is essential if you expect to catch any bluefish.



When referring to a jig bluefish fishing lure it encompasses a wide variety of different styled lures. The standard jig lure has a single hook and a weighted head that is molded together into one unit. Often fishing lures have a soft plastic body and are adorned with things like feathers, yarn and other types of thread to make them more attractive to the fish. They may even be tipped with bait like, shrimp, bait fish or cut bait that is threaded into the jig head or added to the jig body.

Spoon fishing lures are widely used and have been since their creation in the mid 1800's. These fishing lures are oblong and concave and they get their name because they resemble the end of a spoon. Spoon bluefish fishing lures attract fish because they reflect light and move randomly. They are usually metal and painted and they come in a variety of colors and styles. It is believed that the more vibrantly colored a spoon lure is the more likely it will help catch the fish.

Popping surface fishing lures are also widely used among avid fisherman successfully. Many avid fishermen believe that the commotion created by these lures agitates the bluefish and causes them to strike at the lure. This type of lure has been around for over 100 years, but like other time honored fishing lures has morphed with technology. These lures pop, rattle, and move around at the surface of the water enticing fish to come up for a bite. Most saltwater fish find these lures irresistible so they are not bad to have on hand in your tackle box anyway.

The style of bluefish fishing lure that you ultimately find works best for you depends largely on where you are are fishing and what season you are fishing in. It may be necessary to try out some of the different lures to find the style that works best for you. Once you have determined the lure that works best for you stick with it because buying other lures will probably be a waste of money.