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Step 1
Study the types of fish you want to catch and see what attracts them. Different fish eat different things and thus are attracted to different types of bait. Almost all lures are designed to mimic the fish's desired food, so find the ones that most closely match that of the fish you intend to catch.
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Step 2
Learn about other aspects of the deep sea fish's feeding habits, such as what depths they frequent and how they track their prey. Some fish use sight to follow their bait, requiring a brightly colored or otherwise noticeable lure. Others might depend on smell or other factors, which your lures must imitate.
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Step 3
Examine the different types of lures that are available and the benefits and drawbacks of each. Jigs, for example, imitate a jerky, erratic motion, while spinnerbaits can be pulled through the water to resemble a smaller fish's swimming motion. Knowing how each one operates will help you select the type that works best for your particular catch.
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Step 4
Learn how lures are tied to lines and the way in which they play off of each other. Lines are particularly important in deep sea fishing, where they can extend far longer and endure far greater stresses than lines for surface fishing.
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Step 5
Practice specific techniques that might be required for the lures you want to use. Each fisherman has his own way of doing things and some methods of fishing will fit with your character more readily than others. Furthermore, certain fish respond to different techniques--some are attracted to trolling lures, while others respond to soft jerks and wriggles. Learn which lures work best for your particular technique and select the ones that are right for you.
