How to Use a Flatfish Trout Lure
The flatfish lure can be used to catch a variety of fish. The unique shape of the flatfish creates a swimming action that is hard to duplicate using other lures.
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Instructions
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Fishing a Flatfish Lure
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Assemble your rod and reel, and run the fishing line through the guides on the rod. Examine the line carefully to make sure it is not damaged or weakened.
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Tie a swivel to the end of the fishing line using a clinch knot or an improved clinch knot. The swivel will prevent the line from twisting or tangling due to the motion of the flatfish.
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Attach the flatfish lure to the swivel by opening the swivel's clasp, threading the wire arm of the swivel through the eye of the flatfish and closing the clasp. Now you are ready to fish.
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Cast the flatfish toward a promising location. Let the flatfish sink for a few seconds to allow the lure to reach the desired depth.
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Begin slowly reeling in the lure. The flatfish is designed to wobble and dart during retrieval, so the angler doesn't need to impart extra motion by jiggling the rod tip or other similar actions.
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Repeat Steps 4 through 5. Vary the speed and depth at which you retrieve the flatfish.
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Tips & Warnings
Fish frequently strike the flatfish lure hard, and an angler should be ready for a violent strike. If the water is clear, vary your retrieval of the flatfish and watch the flatfish lure to see how the different rates of retrieval affect the lure's motion in the water. Flatfish lures can be very effective when trolled behind a boat.
Flatfish typically have at least two treble hooks and can be difficult to handle. Take particular care to avoid hooking yourself when removing a flatfish lure from a hooked fish.
