News — Lure fishing

In this personal blog, I share my experience with the Rapala Deep Thunder 15 cm trolling lure, a proven design that evolved from the original Storm Deep Thunder. Weighing 60 grams, this lure is built for targeting large predatory fish such as walleye, zander, pike, and catfish in European waters. I focus on its strong vibration, reliable depth control, and effectiveness when trolling deeper structures. The article also includes practical fishing tips on speed, depth management, and lure presentation, helping anglers fish more confidently and target bigger specimens with intention.

In this personal guide, I share my experience using the Rapala Countdown Elite 7.5 cm sinking lure for targeting both brown and rainbow trout. This slightly larger balsa lure offers a natural action and precise depth control, making it ideal for fishing deeper pools as well as active river sections. I walk through how I approach different conditions, adjust retrieves for each trout species, and use sink timing to stay in the strike zone longer. If you're looking to fish more intentionally and improve your results with a reliable, lifelike lure, this is one worth understanding.

The Rapala X-Light Minnow 5 cm is an ultralight fishing lure designed for precision fishing in streams and rivers. With its natural swimming action, stable performance in current, and perfect baitfish size, it is highly effective for targeting brown trout, especially in pressured waters.

A Lure That Feels Like It Was Built for the Fish You Hope Exists Some lures are designed to catch fish. Others are designed for the moment when you’re no longer fishing for numbers — you’re fishing for one bite that matters. The Rapala Shad Rap Elite Heavy Duty 9.5 cm is firmly in that second category. First Impression: Not Just a Bigger Shad Rap The first thing you notice isn’t the profile — it’s the intent. At 9.5 cm / 18 g, this is no longer a finesse crankbait. It’s a deep-running, distance-focused tool built to reach fish sitting in...

When you start seriously targeting pike, sooner or later you run into the Rapala BX Big Brat Pike Limited Edition. And honestly? It’s one of those lures that looks a bit wild in the box but starts making sense the moment you throw it into nasty pike territory—rocks, weeds, wood, and shallow structure. I’ve spent some time experimenting with this lure style, and it’s a fun one because it’s built specifically for aggressive predator fishing. Let’s talk about why it works, how to fish it, and a few tricks that can actually help you catch more pike. What makes the Rapala...