Bait length: short vs long

Also known as: Bait length: short vs long

Short

Traits

  • Quick to inhale
  • Small silhouette

Best for

  • Cold water, heavy pressure, small forage

Trade-offs

  • Attracts every dink in the lake

Long

Traits

  • Big silhouette, wide sweep

Best for

  • Selecting for bigger fish
  • Presence in stained water

Trade-offs

  • Short-strike days